Learn A-Frame (VR)

Why Learn A-Frame?

A-Frame is a popular open-source web framework for building virtual reality experiences in the web browser. It is based on top of HTML, making it super simple to get started.

Take-Away Skills

This course will start with fundamental A-Frame concepts such as HTML primitives before digging deeper into the more advanced topics like building out a virtual environment and creating user interactions. You will use A-Frame to build projects such as:

Flower of Life
Solar System
Perceptual Art

Optional Items

One of the neat features of this course is that you can experience this course on a computer or in a VR headset… learn VR in VR! 🤯

Item	Price	Required
Oculus Quest	$399	No
Oculus Rift S	$299	No
Valve Index	$499	No

For the Oculus Quest, it is recommended to have a Bluetooth keyboard as well.

Course Creators

Codecademy: Sonny Li (Curriculum)
Codecademy: Tim Liedtke (Design)
Supermedium: Diego Marcos (Curriculum)

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Introduction to A-Frame
A brief introduction into the world of WebVR.
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Building the Scene
Learn to build an environment for your virtual world.
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3
Writing a Component
Learn how to create reusable code that can be attached to entities to provide appearance, behavior, and/or functionality.
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What you'll create

Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills

How you'll master it

Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory

— Madelyn, Pinterest

I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.