Introduction to Virtual Reality
In Introduction to Virtual Reality class students are introduced to many aspects of mulit-media and computer related virtual reality applications. Students spend time learning to create virtual objects and world using virtual reality mark up language - VRML as well as developing web based multi-media using Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language - or SMIL.

See NASA's VRML

To view the student projects below you will first need to download 2 free browser plug-ins. The 2 plug-ins you will need are Real Player available for free from Real Networks and the Cortona plug-in available for free from Parallel Graphics.

After you have downloaded and installed these plug-ins click on the links below to view student's most recent projects. Each link will open in a new window. For help viewing VRML using Cortona - click here.

See NIST'S VRML
Hello Box World

Introduces students to VRML

VR UFO's

Introduces students to Basic Shapes and Color

1st VR Model

Introduces students to Tranlations

VR Coaster

Introduces students to Extrudes and Text

VR Model Grouping

Introduces students to Encapsulation

VR Floorplans

Introduces students to Points, Lines and Faces

VR Texture Objects

Introduces students to Texture Mapping

1st VR Animation

Introduces students to Sensors

2nd VR Animation

Introduces students to Interpolation

2nd VR Model

Introduces student to Light and Sounds

Final Projects

SMIL Projects Comming Soon