Mixed and immersive reality studies, minor in

The minor in mixed and immersive reality studies provides an overview of the technology and culture of mixed, immersive, virtual and augmented realities. It is meant to be applicable — and accessible — to all majors at VCU. When combined with the appropriate major, the minor can be useful to students planning careers in any area concerned with immersive, virtually mediated society, culture and experience — from coding and technological innovation to policy, art and storytelling. The minor will introduce students to the subject through relevant course work in technological systems, design aesthetics, and humanities and social sciences.

The minor consists of 18 credit hours. Students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses counted toward the minor.

IDST 160 should be completed at the beginning of the minor and IDST 360 at the end.

In some of the minor categories, a student may substitute an internship, co-op, undergraduate research, study abroad or vertically integrated project for the required three credits with the approval of the interdisciplinary studies program director. Additional special topics or new courses may be substituted if appropriate. Students should discuss such substitutions with the minor adviser prior to enrolling in the substitute course.

Some courses have restrictions and/or prerequisites. Students should work with their adviser to plan the best courses for them, including possible overrides.