Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality is a three-dimensional immersive simulation of a realistic 360-degree environment, typically using virtual reality headsets to generate realistic images, sounds and other sensations that replicate a real environment or create an imaginary setting. This immersive interactive experience, generated by a computer, has become a popular emerging job market for engineers, artists, designers, educators and more.

 

Videos

A Virtual Reality Guide to Virtual Reality (360 Video) (7:54)

 

The History of VR (3:51)

 

Infographics

• The Future of VR - This infographic created by VR Bound shows the future of VR and the impact of VR in society.

 

Articles

• Beginners Guide to VR Scriptwriting and Storytelling
• The Job Market in the Virtual Reality Industry
• How to Land a Job in Virtual Reality Tech

 

Cal Poly Centers and Projects and Clubs

• Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Cal Poly Journalism Department: Cal Poly Women Explore Virtual Reality and Entrepreneurism at Hack-a-thon
• Cal Poly Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies Program: PolyXpress
• Liberal Arts and Engineering Club

 

Conferences and Groups in California

• Silicon Valley Virtual Reality
• IEEE Virtual Reality Annual Conference

 

Companies that attended the Cal Poly Careers in Virtual Reality Panel

• Haptx
• HTC VIVE
• NVIDIA
• ObserVR

 

Professional Associations and LinkedIn Groups

• Augmented & Virtual Reality Professional Network (LinkedIn Group)
• Silicon Valley Virtual Reality

 

Job Shadowing and Informational Interviews

• "How to" tips

 

Sample Job Titles

• 3D Visualization Specialist
• Animator
• Project Manager
• Technical Director
• Unity Developer
• Videographer
• Virtual Reality Architect
• Virtual Reality Developer
• VR Lead Programmer

 

Job Search

• Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Job Board
• Job and Internship Search Tips

 

Top Companies

• Apple Inc.
• Facebook
• General Dynamics
• Google
• Lumus
• Oculus VR
• Samsung