VR Developer Nanodegree

Virtual reality is the future of creative content. There is massive growth in the space, and job opportunities are skyrocketing, making this the perfect time to launch your VR career!

You’ll master the latest technologies with experts from top companies, and learn the in-demand skills needed to create high-quality VR experiences. Whether your goal is to join an existing VR team or build your own company, this program will equip you with everything you’ll need to make an immediate impact in the field.

Virtual reality job openings are up 800% year-over-year. Demand for skilled VR developers and designers who can create high-quality content is growing at an unprecedented rate. The goal of this program is to equip you with the skills and experience you’ll need to take advantage of all this incredible opportunity. As a student of this program, you’ll master the core principles and foundations of virtual reality, develop and refine a keen sense for great VR design, and build performant and comfortable VR experiences as you become familiar with the most important SDKs and APIs of the major platforms, including PC and mobile. If you’re ready to start creating memorable and compelling experiences using the very latest virtual reality technologies, then this is the program for you! Prerequisites and Requirements:

• No programming experience required!
• Just basic computer skills like managing files, navigating the Internet, and running programs.
• Some basic knowledge of geometry
• We’ll teach you everything you need to know, but the difficulty level of the projects may vary based on your familiarity with some of the content that is covered.
  
• Forums, in-classroom support, and 1-1 help are always available to help you on your way!

• No programming experience required!
• Just basic computer skills like managing files, navigating the Internet, and running programs.
• Some basic knowledge of geometry
• We’ll teach you everything you need to know, but the difficulty level of the projects may vary based on your familiarity with some of the content that is covered.
  
• Forums, in-classroom support, and 1-1 help are always available to help you on your way!

Hardware Requirements:

• All students will need a modern smartphone:
• Android users (comparable to Nexus 5, Galaxy S5, or later) will need a computer running Mac OS X (10.8+) or Windows (7, 8, or 10) to deploy their VR apps.
• iPhone users (iPhone 5 or later) will need a Mac running Mac OS X (10.8+) to deploy their VR apps.

Students interested in pursuing the optional High-Immersion VR track will need:

• VR-ready PC (Intel i5 or greater, high-end graphics card)
• HTC Vive or Oculus Rift