Universität Wien

070172 UE Methodological Course - Digital Storytelling in Virtual Reality (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 24.06. 15:00-16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

ACHTUNG! Der Termin am 10.6. findet nicht im Prominentenzimmer statt! Infos erfolgen durch die LV-Leitung.

  • Tuesday 04.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 11.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 18.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 25.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 01.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 08.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 29.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 06.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 13.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 20.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 27.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 03.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Tuesday 17.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course explores the intersection of virtual reality technology, digital storytelling, and cultural heritage. Students will develop the technical and theoretical foundations needed to create immersive historical experiences, reconstruct historical environments, and bring primary sources to life in virtual spaces. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with VR tools while maintaining rigorous historical methodology, enabling students to transform their historical research into engaging virtual experiences for teaching, public history, and cultural heritage interpretation.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Design and develop immersive narratives using VR technology
Create and optimize 3D models for virtual reality environments
Edit and produce VR video content
Implement VR experiences in educational settings
Evaluate the effectiveness of VR in cultural heritage preservation
Apply theoretical frameworks to analyze immersive storytelling

Assessment and permitted materials

Weekly Homework Assignments: 20%

Individual Project One: 3D Video Recording Project: 20%
Description: In this assignment, students will produce a 3D video that captures an immersive experience or narrative. They will use VR video cameras to record the content, considering aspects like framing, movement, and viewer engagement. The project will culminate in a final edited 3D video, accompanied by a reflection on the recording process and the narrative techniques employed.

Individual Project Two: 3D Scene Creation 20%
Description: Students will create a fully realized 3D scene using software such as Blender or Unity. This project will involve conceptualizing a scene that aligns with a narrative, modeling the environment and objects, and applying textures and lighting to enhance realism. Students will submit a project report detailing their creative process and technical challenges.

Final Group Project: VR Storytelling Project: 40%
Description: For the final project, students will collaboratively design and develop a VR storytelling experience centered around a historical theme, object, or event. This project will require a combination of narrative development, 3D content creation, and VR video production, with an emphasis on accurately representing historical contexts and engaging audiences in an immersive exploration of history. The final submission will include a fully functional VR project that can be experienced in a VR headset, a comprehensive report detailing the historical research, narrative choices, and technical execution, and a presentation to the class highlighting the educational and cultural significance of their project.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirement is the completion of all of the three main projects. Attendance is compulsory in the course; three excused absenses are permitted.

The following grading scheme applies depending on the points achievable:
90%-100% of the points: grade 1
80% - <90% of the points: grade 2
65% - <80% of the points: grade 3
50% - <65% of the points: grade 4
<50% of points: failed

Examination topics

There is no written examination for this course

Reading list

Via Moodle

Association in the course directory

SP Digital Humanities

MA Geschichte (2019): PM 1, Methodenkurs (5 ECTS)

Last modified: Fr 16.05.2025 14:05