Course Outline:
Class 1: Introduction to Metaverse-5
- Introduction to OpenSimulator: History and Uses
- Installing OpenSimulator and Necessary Tools
- Understanding the User Interface
Class 2: Navigation and Basic Commands
- Learning to Navigate in OpenSimulator
- Understanding Basic Commands
- User Interface Deep Dive
Class 3: Introduction to Building
- Understanding the Basics of Building in OpenSimulator
- Creating and Manipulating Objects (Prims)
- Object Permissions
Class 4: Advanced Building Techniques
- Using Building Tools: Scale, Rotate, and Move
- Aligning and Snapping Objects
- Linking and Delinking Prims
Class 5: Texturing and Coloring
- Introduction to Textures and Coloring in OpenSimulator
- Applying Textures and Colors to Objects
- Modifying Textures: Scaling, Rotating, and Offset
Class 6: Lighting and Visual Effects
- Introduction to Light and Shadows
- Creating and Manipulating Light Sources
- Using Visual Effects: Particle Systems and Material Effects
Class 7: Sculpted Prims and Meshes
- Understanding Sculpted Prims and Mesh
- Creating and Modifying Sculpted Prims
- Importing and Using Mesh Models
Class 8: Scripting Basics
- Introduction to Scripting in OpenSimulator (Linden Scripting Language)
- Implementing Basic Scripts: Touch, Sit, Sound
- Debugging Scripts in OpenSimulator
Class 9: Advanced Scripting
- Creating Interactive Objects: Doors, Elevators, Teleporters
- Using Sensors and Listeners
- State Machines and Events
Class 10: Terrain and Environmental Design
- Understanding and Modifying Terrain in OpenSimulator
- Designing and Creating Landscapes
- Using Environmental Settings for Atmospheric Effects
Class 11: Avatars and Animations
- Understanding Avatars in OpenSimulator
- Creating and Modifying Avatars
- Understanding and Implementing Animations
Class 12: Final Project and Overview
- Students Begin Final Projects: Designing and Building Their Own Simulated Environment
- Overview of Course and Open Discussion
- Showcasing and Reviewing Final Projects
- Conclusion and Further Learning Resources
