In 3 days, you will learn about the VR industry, the basics of the Unity game engine, and most importantly, how to build a VR experience from scratch using the Unity game engine. You'll get to work directly with instructors, hear from two industry experts, and meet the local community.
WHY THIS WORKSHOP?
This workshop will jumpstart your VR learning journey. The project you build will teach you the fundamental principles of Unity and VR strategy. You will be able to take these principles and skills, and apply them to other projects more specific to your industry.
This weekend curriculum was designed for everyone, regardless of their technical background. If you are interested in building VR, then we'll teach you the fundamentals to do so.
And remember, you don't need to be great to start; you just need to start to be great!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 2 1/2 Days of Intensive Skills Training & Networking Drinks
• Oculus Rifts at each desk for Project Testing
• Access to Work with Instructors one-on-one
• 7-day pass to Upload SF or Upload LA

What it is:
The VR Night Course is a 10-week part-time course designed to teach you the fundamentals of building a virtual reality experience using the Unity game engine. It also provides the flexibility to focus on your particular VR interest and motive, so you maximize your time and learn as efficiently as possible.
Throughout the course, we hear about the main players in the virtual reality industry, discuss major trends, cover the fundamentals of Unity, and learn about different techniques in development, such as lighting, audio, terrain, animation, locomotion, interaction, architecture, AI, and optimization.
Who this is for:
This program is for Designers, Programmers, Artists, Hobbyists, Business Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and general life-long learners. We can cater to such a diverse crowd because of the structure of the curriculum: foundational learning and personal research.
Our Philosophy:
At Upload, we believe education is a journey. It is a process of overcoming challenges and moving closer to your goal, regardless of your motives and background, one step at a time.
We are here to expedite that process. Our world-class curriculum will take you from an absolute beginner to a proficient VR developer in 10 weeks.