Information Technology - Augmented and Virtual Reality, AAS

Campus: Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott Community Colleges, and Online

The Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) Academy will prepare students to pursue a career in AVR development. As AVR technology grows and becomes more relative in our everyday lives, industries will be searching for individuals who have the skills to develop these applications from the ground up. Students enrolled in this academy will be given a unique hands-on experience working with industry professionals and real client projects. During their time in the AVR Academy, students will be given knowledge and skills to develop applications with the industry leading software and hardware.

In the AAS award, students will be able to choose between a programming track or a design track, granting them a deeper dive into their preferred field.

In addition to the general admission requirements of the college, applicants to this program must meet specific program admission criteria. The application process and admission requirements for the Augmented and Virtual Reality program can be found at www.eicc.edu/virtualreality.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Information Technology - Augmented and Virtual Reality program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate fundamental design skills required for the successful completion of a real-world Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) application.
Demonstrate fundamental programming skills for the successful completion of a real-world AVR application.
Gain additional professional developmental skills such as resume building, mock interviewing, and networking.
Develop a series of skillsets that enable continued learning in the AVR field.
Demonstrate a variety of soft skills such as effective collaboration, problem solving, communication, and time management.
Identify trends in the AVR fields and the need for continued learning.
Create a portfolio of projects displaying knowledge of industry-standard development tools.
Identify the best application solution for clients’ needs.

Plan of Study

Prerequisite Course

AVR 102 - Foundations of Augmented and Virtual Reality Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 3.00 Credits

Term 1

AVR 103 - Augmented and Virtual Reality Foundations II Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 115 - 3D Modeling and Animation I Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 120 - AVR Programming and Simulations I Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 215 - 3D Modeling and Animation II Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 220 - AVR Programming and Simulations II Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 2

AVR 170 - AVR Projects I Credit(s): 4.00
AVR 175 - AVR Portfolio Prep I Credit(s): 2.00
BUS 167 - Leadership and Professionalism Credit(s): 1.00
BUS 168 - Leadership and Professionalism II Credit(s): 1.00
CIS 750 - Project Management Credit(s): 3.00
ENG 107 - Composition I: Technical Writing Credit(s): 3.00 OR
ENG 105 - Composition I Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 14.00 Credits

Term 3

ART 101 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3.00 OR
PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 200 - AR & XR Development Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 225 - Organic Modeling Credit(s): 3.00 OR
AVR 240 - Advanced Game Engine Development Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 230 - Advanced Materials Credit(s): 3.00 OR
AVR 245 - Particle Effects and Shaders Credit(s): 3.00
MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts Credit(s): 3.00 OR
MAT 156 - Statistics Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

Term 4

AVR 250 - Alternative Application Development Credit(s): 3.00 OR
AVR 235 - Environmental Modeling Credit(s): 3.00
AVR 270 - AVR Project II Credit(s): 4.00
AVR 275 - AVR Portfolio Prep II Credit(s): 2.00
PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3.00 OR
PSY 213 - Industrial & Organizational Psychology Credit(s): 3.00
SPC 170 - Professional Communication Credit(s): 3.00 OR
SPC 112 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3.00

Term Total: 15.00 Credits

AAS Total: 62.00 Credits

Non-discrimination Statement / Equal Educational Opportunities

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

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