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Time
4 months
Study 10 hrs/week and complete in 4 mo.
Classroom Opens
February 19, 2019
Prerequisites
Object-oriented programming, C#, Working knowledge of Unity
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Why Take This Program?
In this program, you’ll start shooting your own 360 immersive films, master 360 video stitching, and learn audio capture options as you advance towards your capstone project, in which you create your very own VR project using all your Unity Game Engine and C# skills. It’s the ideal program for anyone eager to combine creativity and technical skill to produce cutting-edge 360 VR content for mobile.
Effective & Engaging Content
Advance your Mobile 360 skills through interactive content like quizzes, videos, and hands-on projects. Our learn-by-doing approach is the most effective way to learn VR developer skills.
Beneficial and Supportive Project Review
Advance quickly and successfully through the curriculum with the support of expert reviewers whose detailed feedback will ensure you master all the right skills.
Engaging Community
Join a community of learners committed to shared learning goals. Our graduates consistently cite community as one of the most valuable features of their Nanodegree program.
Build a Portfolio of Resume-Worthy Projects
Build real projects that demonstrate your skills mastery. These projects will populate a portfolio that can be shared with prospective employers. Our hiring partners regularly review these portfolios when seeking qualified candidates.
Learn with the best
Christian Plagemann
Curriculum Developer
Christian co-founded the VR Team at Google, started the VR Nanodegree program at Udacity, and developed this VR curriculum together with our partners and the team.
Matt Sonic
Product Lead
Matt is a serial entrepreneur, artist, engineer, and founder of SFVR. His specialties are: virtual reality, computer graphics, interaction design, and high-performance programming.
Austin McCasland
Content Developer
Austin is a virtual reality user experience designer. His background is in interactive sculptural new media, and he has a Masters degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University.
Suzanne Leibrick
Content Developer
Suzanne is an independent VR designer. She is also a cofounder of ARVR Academy, a non-profit that teaches women VR and AR development at low cost, and aims to create gender parity in the VR and AR industry in 5 years.
Advance Your Career
The VR Mobile 360 Developer Nanodegree program is designed to ensure your long-term success in the field. The skills you learn will prepare you for jobs in VR development, and you’ll be ready to deliver immediate value to any organization. We will support you throughout your learning journey; from gaining valuable technical and career skills, to landing your dream job.Designed to prepare you for career success in Virtual Reality.
Hiring PartnersHiring Partners
VR Developers are in high demand. Create your professional portfolio with Udacity and open up a world of opportunities. Our hiring partners are eager to meet you.Create your portfolio and open up a world of opportunities.
Succeed with RecruitersSucceed with Recruiters
Work with experienced careers professionals for tailored advice on how to improve your search and impress recruiters. Including feedback on your LinkedIn, GitHub, and professional brand.Work with career professionals to impress recruiters
Build a Great NetworkBuild a Great Network
40,000+ highly-skilled grads make up your new career community. Ready to collaborate, share referrals, or hire your own team? The Udacity Alumni Network is here for you!Connect with our global community to grow your career.
What You Will Learn
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VR Mobile 360
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Prerequisite Knowledge
Intermediate computer skills, meaning you are comfortable with file management, installing software, working with zip archives, etc. Working knowledge of Unity. Beginning to intermediate experience with object-oriented programming.See detailed requirements.
VR Design
Learn VR design fundamentals such as ergonomics, user testing, and interface design, and build a solid foundation to approach any VR design task.
PuzzlerMobile Performance
From mitigating heat issues to analyzing inefficient algorithms, learn the three most important considerations in mobile VR: performance, performance, and performance!
Tic-Tac-Toe360 Media Pre-Production
In this project, you'll do everything you need to prepare for a 360 shoot. You'll write the script, produce the storyboard, and then finally plan the logistics surrounding the shoot. By the end, you'll be prepared to make a great 360 film.
The Protagonist's Journey360 Media Production
Master 360 video stitching and learn audio capture options. Edit with Adobe Premiere, and use Unity for interactions, effects, and controls.
The Storyteller’s RevengeMobile 360 Capstone
Create a VR project of your choosing, using any hardware, then complete a series of VR challenges, winning points as you advance towards your goal.
Mobile 360 Capstone
“The partnership with Udacity is central to our efforts to disseminate critical information on Samsung technologies to the developer community. Within this framework, the Udacity VR Developer Nanodegree program is an excellent vehicle to engage developers and strengthen the Gear VR ecosystem.”— MIHAI POHUNTU, VP, EMERGING PLATFORMS, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA
Nanodegree Program
VR Mobile 360 Nanodegree Program
$999 USD
total
During your 4-month term, you'll have access to the Nanodegree program classroom and materials, plus expert project reviews.
