From: Serge Morvan Subject: EDUC: SPECIALISED MASTER Distributed Virtual Reality Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:05:03 +0000 Message-ID: <9710241505.ZM28011@iris4.enib.fr> SPECIALISED MASTER Distributed Virtual Reality A master specialized in the Distributed Virtual Reality (DVR) is organised by the National School of Engineering of Brest (ENIB) in co-operation with t he Institute of Industrial Data-processing (3xi) in the university and indus trial environment of the TechnopF4le Brest-Iroise.(TBI) 1. Aim of the formation The Virtual Reality is a recent booming subject, meeting point of differe nt specialities such as Data processing, Computer graphics, Simulation, Audio-visual, Robotics and Telecommunications.It brings a group of methods and tools to create the illusion of reality in real time. It also allows to try the us ers in a real-life situation, and help them out to make choices as soon as possible in the process of decision. The techniques of Virtual Reality are being integrated in various industr ial projects : navigation in 3D universes, simulators of a new generation, tele-operati on andtele-robotics in hostile places, territory planning, assistance for surge ry, cooperative tele-working, 3D interfaces human/computer, analysis and maki ng of a financial decision, analysis of satellite data,... While offering an overview of new concepts and methods in the field of human/computer co-operation, this formation in Distributed Virtual Realit y prepars the graduated engineers (or equivalent degrees) to be captain of project for the integr ation of the Distributed Virtual Reality techniques in companies from the whole industrial sector, where innovation and diversification happened to be absolutely necessary in the actual economic context.. It induces a reflexion on the innovation process, on the application of such new technologies in our so ciety and on their integration in the development of companies. 2. Development of the formation The studies are planned for 12 months. It occurs as described hereafter : - from December to Mai : conferences, courses, practice activities, project of technological integration, - from June to November : research or study working realised for a mission in a firm; this work is the subject of a professional thesis incl uding a written report and an oral defence. 3. teaching program : The teaching program presents two different faces : - acquisition of the most advanced concepts of Distributed Virtual Reality, - integration of the techniques associated with the engineer industrial projects. Those two main modules correspond to about 500 hours of conferences, courses, practice activities as well as a team work on a project of technological integration . They are completed by a six months study or a research realised for a mission in f irms, research center or laboratory; the final technical report of this mission is publicly defenced by the end of the 12 months formation. Teaching program 3.1. Concepts, methods and tools.............................(250 h) 3.1.1 Theoretical bases - Virtual images and universes synthesis - Immersives HCI - Real time simulation and animation - Behavior modelisations - Increased Reality - Distributed Virtual Reality 3.1.2 Tools - Material aspects - 3D/multimedia libraries - Author systems 3.1.3 Applications : Different industrial participants present their realisations during the conferences (tele-robotics, territory plann ing, surgery, town planning, building arrangement, virtual company,...). 3.2. Industrial integration 3.2.1 Technological transfert - Innovation process in small, medium and large businesses - Interstaff communication in companies - Project driving : following of a project through, written and oral communication - Industral design in Virtual Reality 3.2.2 Industrial integration project : Team work for the realization of prototypes integrating multidisciplinary technologies of the Distributed Virtual Reality 3.3 Training period in companies.........................(6 months) 3.4 Selection of the candidates This formation is opened to graduated engineers ( or equivalent diploma) in the fields of Data Processing, Computer graphics, Simulation, Audio-visual, Robotics and Telecommunications. In addition to the good technical and scientific qualities, the candidate will have relational aptitudes, a sens of profesionnal engagment and a wish to work in a team and with an industrial association. The candidate selection is done on school records and after and interview in June. Contact : Jacques Tisseau ECOLE NATIONALE D'INGENIEURS DE BREST LABORATOIRE D'INFORMATIQUE INDUSTRIELLE TechnopF4le Brest-Iroise CP 15 - 29608 Brest Cedex - FRANCE TE9l. 33 (0)2 98 05 66 31 Fax.33 (0)2 98 05 66 29 E-mail rvd@enib.fr -- --------------------------------------- Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs de Brest Laboratoire d'Informatique Industrielle Technopole Brest Iroise CP 15 - 29608 Brest Cedex - FRANCE --------------------------------------- tel : (33) 02 98 05 66 38 fax : (33) 02 98 05 66 29 email : morvan@enib.fr ---------------------------------------