Digital and IT

Getting into Virtual Reality (NonReg / Introduction)

Level 1 - Non-regulated

What is Level 1?

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

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Step into the virtual world, but not just any world, one that you have created.

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Level 1

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

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Course description

Using JavaScript code, you will create virtual worlds that you can explore and interact with. You’ll learn the basics of several concepts of 3D graphics and how they can be applied to create an immersive world experienced through a VR headset.

Course content

The course is largely practical, students will complete several hands-on coding tasks that will result in the creation of a virtual world that they can explore.

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Engaging and/or building confidence

Useful information

All equipment is provided.

When does this start and end?

19 January 2026 - 10 February 2026

What are the entry requirements?

No formal requirements; students will require a familiarity with writing JavaScript code, ideally by completing the college’s Introduction to Programming course. They will also need to be familiar with using a VR headset, perhaps by completing the college’s What is Virtual Reality course.

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