Step into the future with the Metaverse and Innovation Camp at AlFaisal University, where you’ll explore transformative technologies like virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. This hands-on program will enable you to solve real-world challenges by build innovative projects and to develop the skills necessary to lead in the digital era. Unleash your creativity and unlock endless possibilities in the virtual world.
- Cycle 1: 29 June - 17 July 2025 | Cycle 2: 20 July - 7 August 2025
- Target Audience: Grades 9 to 12
- Program hours: 12:00-5:00 PM
- Fees: 4300 SAR
- Location: Alfaisal University Campus
Learning Outcomes
Master Emerging Technologies
Explore transformative technologies like VR, AR, AI, and Blockchain.
Learn how to work with transformative technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain to solve real-world challenges.
Build Practical Skills in the Metaverse
Create metaverse projects by mastering using tools like Unity.
Develop hands-on experience using tools like Unity and Unreal Engine to create projects within the metaverse, learning design principles and ethical considerations.
Enhance Creativity & Problem-Solving
Develop innovative solutions using design thinking and problem-solving skills.
Apply design thinking and critical problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions for industries like healthcare, education, and entertainment.
Prepare for Leadership in the Digital Era
Gain leadership and teamwork skills for success in digital environments.
Cultivate leadership and teamwork skills necessary to succeed in tech-driven environments, preparing you to be a future leader in the digital age
Program Plan
Week 1
Understanding the Metaverse
This week focuses on introducing participants to the metaverse concept, exploring its applications across various industries, and understanding the foundational technologies that drive it.
Learning Objectives:
- Grasp the basic concepts and significance of the metaverse.
- Explore the application of the metaverse in healthcare, entertainment, education, and engineering.
- Understand key metaverse technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), artificial intelligence (AI), and Web3, and Blockchain
- Participate in hands-on activities to experience these technologies and expand their particle experience with such technologies.
Week 2
Building in the Metaverse
This week is dedicated to developing practical skills for creating in the metaverse, understanding design principles, and addressing ethical considerations.
Main Learning Outcomes:
- Learn how to build in the metaverse using tools like Unity and The Sandbox.
- Understand design thinking and its application in metaverse projects.
- Explore ethical issues related to building in the metaverse.
- Developing project ideas and refining them for presentations.
- Improving pitching skills to prepare for real-world situations.
Week 3
Improving pitching skills to prepare for real-world situations.
The final week focuses on developing, finalizing, and presenting projects. Participants will work on their projects, receive guidance, and prepare for the closing ceremony and exhibition.
Main Learning Outcomes:
- Develop and finalize metaverse projects.
- Receive guidance and feedback on project work.
- Prepare presentations to showcase projects.
- Showcasing projects in the closing ceremony and exhibition.
Faculty & Previous Guests
Dr. Noor Alsaadoun
(Lead Professor):
She is the Metaverse Health Innovation Program Director at AlFaisal University, drives digital health initiatives and leads groundbreaking research at Alfaisal University's College of Medicine, championing inclusion and equity in healthcare technology.
Youssef Kusibati
(Teacher Assistant):
He is the co-founder of21Verse , where he aims to create a centralized platform providing education an therapy for Down syndrome individuals through virtual reality. He is an alumni of this program, and aims to ultimately use technology to help people with disabilities.
Aida Murad
(Guest Speaker):
She is the Founder and CEO of AM Creatives, a creative consultancy and social enterprise dedicated to using art, creativity, and culture to catalyze the best in humanity and make a lasting impact. She believes art has the power to change the world from the spectrum of healing to innovation.
Ahmad Al-Natsheh
(Guest Speaker):
He founded Khosouf Studio by merging his expertise in development, engineering, music, and construction management
Currently, they developing a variety of exciting international titles that will be available on PC, HTC, Pico, Meta Quest, and PlayStation 5 VR2.
The Sandbox
(Previous Partner):
The Sandbox is a user-generated, virtual-gaming world where players can build, own and monetize their gaming experience. In the Metaverse and Innovation Camp 2024, their partnership involved teaching students developing and monetizing their creation on their platform, and providing them with prize money.
Be a Part of Something Bigger!
At Alfaisal University, we're not just teaching technology; we're shaping the innovators of tomorrow. Join our Metaverse & Innovation Camp this summer and be a part of a community that's redefining the digital frontier.
Enroll Now and Step Into the Future!
Registration
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