ISKERA03 Introduction to Virtual Reality: Theory and Practice

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Simona Kramosilová (lecturer)
Mgr. Alžběta Šašinková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. Martina Střechová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Alžběta Šašinková, Ph.D.
Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Alice Lukavská
Supplier department: Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
The course is primarily intended for international students who are at MU within the Erasmus programme or another international exchange. If the capacity is not filled, the course is open to all other students. Note: To register for the course, it is necessary to request an exemption.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/10, only registered: 1/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The student understands the fundamental concepts and principles of virtual reality, is able to describe key milestones in the development of VR technologies and is familiar with current VR hardware and software. The student can analyze the potential uses of VR across various fields and gains hands-on experience with VR applications, reflecting on and evaluating their benefits.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Explain fundamental concepts and principles of VR
- Describe key milestones in the historical development of VR technologies
- Identify and compare current VR hardware and software solutions
- Analyze and evaluate the potential uses of VR in different fields of application
- Apply practical skills by engaging with VR applications and reflect on their benefits and limitations
Syllabus
  • The syllabus of the course is as follows:
  • - Introduction to VR
  • - History od f VR
  • - Technical aspects of VR
  • - Beyond VR (AR, XR etc.)
  • - VR application areas, use cases
  • - Ethical and social aspects of VR
Teaching methods
The course is conducted as self-study e-learning combined with three in-person workshops. The workshops will take place on: 15 October, 14:00–16:00; 12 November, 14:00–16:00; and 10 December, 14:00–16:00.
Assessment methods
To successfully complete the course, the following requirements must be met:
- go through the entire interactive syllabus,
- attend all workshop sessions,
- take part in the final colloquium during the examination period.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
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