Creating Augmented Reality Apps with Unity and AR Foundation

Gain insights into Unity and AR Foundation. Learn about C# programming, UI design, and AR development. Discover how to create and optimize interactive AR content for various devices.

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53 Lessons

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Gain insights into Unity and AR Foundation. Learn about C# programming, UI design, and AR development. Discover how to create and optimize interactive AR content for various devices.

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Course Overview

Augmented reality (AR) is on the verge of transforming how people interact with their everyday environments by integrating computer-generated experiences. This course is your stepping stone into AR technology, equipping you with the skills needed for a promising career. In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Unity, the cornerstone of AR development, and AR Foundation, a cross-platform Unity framework for building and deploying AR applications. You will familiarize yourself with Unity’s interface,...Show More

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with AR and game development concepts

An understanding of Unity fundamentals

Familiarity with AR Foundation, a cross-platform Unity framework for building and deploying AR applications

Proficiency in C# as used within the Unity environment for effective application development

What You'll Learn

Familiarity with AR and game development concepts

Course Content

Getting Started with Unity

Get familiar with developing AR apps, Unity basics, and key foundational skills.

Getting Started with the Course

Introduction to Unity

Learn C# with Unity

Grasp the fundamentals of C# programming in Unity, including APIs, data types, variables, classes, methods, arrays, lists, enums, conditions, and loops.

Introduction: C# with Unity Data Types Variables Variable Attributes Mini Quiz: Data Type and Variables Classes Methods Mini Quiz: Classes and Methods Arrays Lists Mini Quiz: Arrays and Lists Enums Conditions Exercise: Conditions Loops Exercise: Loops The Foreach Loop Exercise: Foreach

Unity Fundamentals

Master the steps to install Unity, set up projects, and utilize AR Foundation tools.

Installing Unity Overview of the Essential Unity Topics and Concepts Project Setup Including AR Foundation in Unity Scene Setup Materials Input System Physics Particle System Audio Triggers and Collisions Camera System Raycast Animation User Interface (UI)Loading Assets and Asset Management Debugging Unity Fundamentals: Summary

AR Foundation

Apply your skills to develop AR apps using Unity, AR Foundation, and advanced features.

What Will You Learn?Part 1: Create Your First AR App Part 2: Create Your First AR App Model Drag, Scale, and Rotate Image Tracking in AR Video Playback with Image Tracking Multiple Image Tracking in AR Part 1: Universal Render Pipeline (URP) in AR Part 2: Universal Render Pipeline (URP) in AR Congratulations on Your AR Journey!Advanced Topics

Appendix

Engage with the Unity community, utilize documentation, test apps on iOS/Android, and use Visual Studio IDE.

Unity Community Unity Documentation Test the App on Android and iOS Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

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