COMM 4380

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COMM 4380
Communication in Virtual Worlds

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This course deals with the psychological, social, and technical aspects of being embodied in virtual environments. During this course, students will learn how human—and non-human—entities and their actions are represented as virtual bodies. The course is organized around three areas: an overview of how a sense of embodiment is created in virtual reality, an overview of research on virtual embodiment, and current and future applications. Students will experience virtual environments, relate course topics to current events, and experiment with the creation of immersive virtual content.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Permission Note Intended for: juniors and seniors.

Distribution Category (SBA-AG)

Outcomes
  • Students will be able to discuss peer-reviewed journal articles on embodied virtual reality and related topics.
  • Students will be able to defend their views in class and make a presentation on how topics covered in class can be extended to new applications for embodied virtual reality.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18227 COMM 4380   LEC 001

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Won, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Split hybrid: in person attendance supplemented by additional online contact hours. Approximately 40% of classes in person, others in "virtual world".
    This class cannot be taken asynchronously, since many activities that take place in virtual worlds cannot be appropriately recorded.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20099 COMM 4380   LEC 002

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Won, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This class cannot be taken asynchronously, since many activities that take place in virtual worlds cannot be appropriately recorded.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)