Getting started with Augmented Reality
Get acquainted with augmented reality by Coursera.
Intermediate
Online
2 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Getting started with Augmented Reality is an online programme with the aim of introducing students to the realm of Augmented Reality. The course is administered by Institut Mines-Télécom which is a public institution with the agenda of providing higher education and initiating research in engineering and digital technologies. Getting started with the Augmented Reality Certification Syllabus will explore, in detail, the fundamental understanding of mobile application development with the help of Mixed and Augmented Reality (MAR) technologies.
Getting started with Augmented Reality Certification, administered by Coursera, will go through numerous key Mixed and Augmented Reality (MAR) technologies and products on offer in the current emerging augmented reality market. Getting started with Augmented Reality Certification by Coursera will help the students to develop the knowledge of the process of print-based media augmentation with videos, images, and sounds, prepare an augmented city map, etc.
The Highlights
- Provided by Coursera
- Approximately 2 weeks of programme
- Offered by Institut Mines-Télécom
- Flexible Deadlines
- Intermediate Level Course
- Shareable Certificate
- Financial Aid Available
- 100% Online Course
Programme Offerings
- English Videos
- practice quizzes
- Graded Assignments with peer feedback
- Graded Quizzes with Fdback
- Graded Programming Assignments.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
It is recommended that the prospective learners of Getting started with the Augmented Reality Certification Course process the understanding of the languages of HTML, XML, and content management systems make the most of the course.
Certification Qualifying Details
Getting started with Augmented Reality Certification will be awarded to the students if they complete the full proceedings of the programme including the graded assignments, quizzes, course reading and video lectures.
What you will learn
By joining the Getting started with Augmented Reality Training, the students will have a thorough understanding of the following aspects:
- Augmented Reality
- Mixed and Augmented Reality (MAR)
- Mobile Application Development
Who it is for
Getting started with Augmented Reality Classes can be attended by anyone who is interested in learning and understanding augmented reality including professionals like web designers and app developers.
Admission Details
Step 1 -First of all, the students may need to register and sign up on https://www.coursera.org/ to avail the courses provided on Coursera.
Step 2 - After activating the Coursera account, the candidate can sign in.
Step 3 - Then, the candidate can find the ‘Institut Mines-Télécom’ in the search column, and then, the courses offered by the Institut Mines-Télécom will appear on the screen.
Step 4 - Then, look for the course ‘Getting started with Augmented Reality in the list and click on it.
Step 5- Then, the page of the course will come to the screen, and then, click on the option ‘enrol’. The students can just audit the course without paying the fee or pay the mentioned amount of fee.
The Syllabus
Videos
Welcome to our course Mixed and Augmented Reality!
Readings
- Course overview
- FAQ
- How to use Discussion Forums
Discussion Prompt
- Introduce yourself
Videos
- What will you learn in this module?
- Definition of Mixed and Augmented Reality
- Mixed Reality Continuum
- MAR Market, Actors, and Value Chain
- Application vs. Browser
- MAR System Architecture
Readings
Augmented Reality History
Quizzes
- What are the Mixed and Augmented Reality concepts?
- Check your knowledge of MAR Market and System Architecture
Discussion Prompt
- In which fields do you consider that AR applications can be applied?
- What is the one question that is still on your mind after this module?
Videos
- Welcome
- Create an Augmented Book using an authoring tool
- An Augmented Book example
- Download and install the ARAF browser
- Let's take it a step further
- Augmented Book - Inside the ARAF file
- Image recognition process
- Modifying the AR experience: replace a sound with a video
- Demonstration of the modified AR experience
Readings
- What will you learn this week?
- How to access project assignments?
- Create an Augmented Book using the authoring tool, step-by-step
- Download the ARAF browser on your mobile device
- Note: How to allow the installation of non-market apps on Android
- Install the ARAF browser on your mobile device
- Open an AR file in the ARAF browser
- Main modules of the obtained ARAF application
- An Augmented Book template
- Image recognition process – inside the ARAF file
- FAQ of Week 2
- Modifying the AR experience: replace one sound with a video
- Video resources to be used for the assignment
- Modified Augmented Book code
Quizzes
- A quiz about the main modules of the ARAF file
- Quiz about the image recognition process inside the ARAF file
App Items
- Optional: Submit your work to the Augmented Reality Project Gallery
- Start making your own Augmented Book
- Start modifying your Augmented Book
Discussion Prompt
- Share your work for the Augmented Book
- What is the one question that is still on your mind after this module?
- Share your modified Augmented Book
Videos
- Introduction
- 3D objects in ARAF
- What is Vuforia?
- Recognition process with Vuforia
- Use the Vuforia descriptor in ARAF
Reading
- What will you learn in this module?
- How to run and visualize ARAF files on your PC
- How to use the Vuforia developer website - Step-by-step
- FAQ of Week
- Augment your city map - Step-by-step
Quizzes
- 3D objects in ARAF
- Recognition process with Vuforia
- Use the Vuforia descriptor in ARAF
App Items
- Optional: Submit your work to the Augmented Reality Project Gallery
- Augment your city map
Discussion Prompt
- What is the one question that is still on your mind after this module?
- Share your Augmented City Map
Videos
- Welcome
- Create an AR Quiz using the authoring tool
- An AR Quiz example
- Geolocation in ARAF
- What is a prototype? A basic example: Image PROTO
- Enriching a prototype: add user interaction
- Map PROTO Step-by-Step
- MapMarker PROTO Step-by-Step
- MapOverlay PROTO Step-by-Step
- MPlayer PROTO Step-by-Step
- An example of a functional map in ARAF
Readings
- What will you do in this module?
- Preparing the next assignment
- Create an AR Quiz using the authoring tool: step-by-step
- What is a prototype? A basic example: Image PROTO
- Source code for adding user interaction to a prototype
- Source code for the Map PROTO
- Source code for the MapMarker PROTO
- Source code for the MapOverlay PROTO
- Source code for the MapPlayer PROTO
- Source code for the full functional map in ARAF
- FAQ of Week 4
Quizzes
- A quiz about geolocation and prototypes in ARAF
- A quiz about map-related prototypes
App Items
- Optional: Submit your work to the Augmented Reality Project Gallery
- Create your own AR Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- Share your work for the AR Quiz
- What is the one question that is still on your mind after this module?
Videos
- Welcome
- AR Quiz - Prototypes part 1
- AR Quiz - Prototypes part 2
- AR Quiz - Game's scene graph
- AR Quiz - The game's behavior
- Closing comments
- Map markers continuously update their position on the map
Readings
- What will you do in this module?
- Source code for the AR Quiz
- FAQ of Week 5
- Programming a new behavior for the AR Quiz: step-by-step
- Source code of the modified AR Quiz
Quizzes
- Check your knowledge of prototypes used in the AR Quiz
- Check your knowledge of the AR Quiz scene and game behavior
App Item
Modify your AR Quiz
Discussion Prompt
- What is the one question that is still on your mind after this module?
- Share your modified AR Quiz
Instructors
IMT Paris Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course could be completed within about 2 weeks.
The programme is taught by Marius Preda, the Associate Professor at Télécom SudParis, Traian Lavric, the Research Engineer at Télécom SudParis and Veronica Scurtu, the Associate Professor at Télécom SudParis.
The course can be taken by intermediate-level learners.
The programme is offered completely in the online mode.
No, the placement support is not provided after the programme.