VREP
I-IV

VREP I-IV

Students Leading and Learning in 3D

VREP - Virtual Reality Education Pathfinder

This Independent Study course or class, it is conducted with instructors as an mentor, enabling students to explore topics of interest related to the Virtual Reality EducationPathfinder (VREP) program. This course serve as an opportunity for students to expand their expertise with the Blender software, to explore 3D animation, VR (Virtual Reality), 3D printing, programming and much more, in greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills related to the field of study. We can use this course to enrich or enhance other subjects or to help reteach or supplement task or projects in new ways that the student may comprehend.

Power Standards

Demonstrated creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills using appropriate tools and resources to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.

Course Information

Course Syllabus 📄

Classroom Rules 📄

21st Century Skills 📄

Portfolio Setup 🔗↗️

File and Folder Organization 🔗↗️

Course Content

3D Printing

VR Head Sets

Basic Programming (Python)

Capture Video

Screencast O-Matic video capture tool

Unity Gaming Engine

Semester Final Slideshow

Projects

Student Projects
(2-3 per Semester)

Teacher Collaboration Projects
(2-3 per Semester)

Total Projects - 4-6 per semester

Project Due Dates

Alternative Software

VREP Software Suggestions

SculptGL Video Tutorials

Semester Final

Test Criteria

Create a figure. i.e... Gingerbread Man, Monkey Man, Frosty the Snow Man or something similar.
The figure must move (arms & legs to walk), add armatures.
You must animate the movement on a background (simple landscape, city scape etc.).
Proper placement of Camera(s) in a scene.
Incorporate particles (Falling debris)
Add Smoke to your scene
Apply Fluids to your scene
Export as a video file

VREP Objectives

Apply technology, math, science, and design concepts within the context of high-end 3D graphics and animation program.
Learn skills that can be transferable to a growing high-tech industry in Iowa, along with learning more about speciﬁc business and industries that utilize 3D / Virtual reality.
Complete 3D and/or VR projects that have personal and educational relevance/ importance to effectively demonstrate 21st century and related technology skills

Useful Links

VREP.org

Blender.org

Blender Org - Development Forums

- Post Question & Search for Answers

YouTube - Blender Tutorials

Blender Google Search

- Search Google for blender answers.

Blender Nation

3D Blender Tutorials (Version 2.6)

VREP COMPETENCIES

For those schools wanting to start developing their course based on competencies here are some basics we were able to put together. These are competencies will benefit all career areas.

1st YEAR

Full understanding of 3D space; Rough understanding of recording and displaying stereoscopic displays; Basic ability to model and navigate in Blender 3D

2nd YEAR

Extended understanding and ability to render Stereo; Basic understanding of Armature, and Particle systems; Basic understanding of Game Engine

3rd YEAR

Full understanding of Armatures and Particle systems; Full understanding of Game Engine; Basic understanding of Python

4th YEAR

Full understanding of Python; Basic understanding of C or Java

To complete 3D and/or VR projects that have personal and educational relevance/ importance to effectively demonstrate 21st Century and related technology skills, speciﬁcally:

- critical thinking and problem solving
- collaboration across networks and leading by inﬂuence
- adaptability
- initiative and entrepreneurship
- oral and written communication
- accessing and analyzing
- curiosity and imagination

Apply math, science, and design concepts within the context of high-end 3D graphics and animation program. To learn skills that can be transferable to a growing high-tech industry in Iowa, along with learning more about speciﬁc business and industry that utilize 3D / Virtual reality.

This program also directly addresses the following Iowa Core Curriculum outcomes in the technology literacy area:

- Demonstrated creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
- Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
- Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills using appropriate tools and resources to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.