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    Register for camp and invite friends! You'll earn a $25 credit for each new referral, and your friends save too!

    Register for camp and invite friends! You'll earn a $25 credit for each new referral, and your friends save too!

    Refer a friend and save $25. Your friend will save, too.

    Once you register for an online or on-campus program, you'll receive a unique Refer-a-Friend code that can be shared with up to ten friends. You'll earn a $25 credit for each new referral, and your friends will save, too!

    Please note:

    • Students you refer cannot have previously attended an online or on-campus program with iD Tech.
    • Referrals must be made prior to the date your friends' sessions start. 
    • New students must enter your unique Refer-a-Friend referral code at the time of registration.
    • Refer-a-Friend savings does not apply to Online Private Lessons.
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    Pay standard tuition for one student to attend a small-group program and receive $50 off for each additional course or sibling.
    Note: You have the flexibility to add additional courses and siblings at any time during the qualifying term. Your automatic savings will be applied, provided the same account is used for all purchases. Automatic savings do not apply to Online Private Lessons.

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    Spread the cost of camp out over time with a payment plan. Get started today for as low as $375!

    Payment plans available, for as low as $375!

VR Interaction Design in Unity with NYU Tandon School of Engineering

  • Price: Starting at $1,499
  • Age: Ages 13-19
  • Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
  • Format: Summer Online Teen Academies | Small-Group, Online
  • Duration: Two-week program, 2-hour lesson per day

About This Course

Begin with wireframes and programs like Figma to explore and perfect your interactions before you get to a final application. As you progress through the various stages of the design process you'll bring in more tools and hardware, working your way up to Unity. By the time you get into Unity and see all the features it provides, you'll be well prepared to think through the design process and hit the ground running. With curriculum designed and delivered by NYU's world-renowned faculty and industry experts and all the magic of our legendary camps, you’ll build in-demand skills, work in an environment with motivated learners from around the world, and have a blast boosting your portfolio with an official certificate. 

For the best experience, your teen will need a VR-capable device (not included). The curriculum focuses on the Meta Quest 2.

You'll learn to:

  • Understand key UX/UI concepts and how to think like a designer
  • Build application prototypes using figma, Adobe XD, Unity, and more
  • Create engaging user interactions in VR, AR, and XR (extended reality) applications
  • Design, iterate, and implement UI components
  • Develop a portfolio to share with potential universities or employers

Course Format

This course is part of an intensive two-week summer program held online for two hours each day, Monday through Friday. Your teen will learn and collaborate with a small group of other students in assignment-driven workshop courses led by experienced instructors. Office hours are included for further help and personalized guidance. Learn more below.


Sample Schedule

Here’s a sample of what two weeks in this course could look like. Keep in mind students will progress at varying paces, and this is meant to serve as an outline of key materials and the overall experience. 

Learn the fundamentals of UI and UX, and create wireframes for your projects using websites like Figma, Miro, and Marvel POP.

  • Research user experiences and gain feedback from your classmates and instructors on how to improve your work and best design for your intended audience.
  • Start to learn about VR and AR experiences.
  • Prototype interfaces and add sound and interactivity using Adobe XD and Audacity.

Design concepts for VR and AR experiences, and learn the fundamentals of Unity to start creating your prototype.

  • Develop an AR or VR experience using Unity as your final project for this semester.
  • Test Unity projects with classmates and implement feedback to enhance and polish your project.
  • Pitch the experience you designed to your instructor and peers.

Portfolio-Boosting Certificate

Upon successful completion of this course, NYU Tandon School of Engineering grants a certificate of completion to participants. This course is graded as a pass or fail; students must receive 75% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.

  • Certificate recognizing your skills and success

  • Insights and demos from renowned NYU faculty and industry experts

  • Skills that can help secure internships and potential jobs

  • Portfolio to share with colleges and future employers

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Summer ‘25, here we come!

Summer 2025 registration opens this November. Sign up to be the first to hear about new courses, programs, and partnerships—plus receive exclusive promotions. You can also join us online for private lessons, running now!

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FAQ

Created in partnership with the most prestigious universities, companies, and organizations, our Online Academies are designed to give students a competitive edge for dream careers in fields like coding, game dev, UX design, AI, business, and leadership.

Over the course of the two-week program, your child will jump online and dive into an exclusive curriculum, build specialized skills, network with friends and mentors who share their passions, and earn official certification that stands out to admissions officers.

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

Coders, including web developers, can earn 40% more than the average for college graduates. (Source: Code.org). Additionally, careers in web development and digital interface design are projected to grow two times faster than all other occupations. (Source: Bureau of Labour Statistics)

This program is ideal for college-bound STEM enthusiasts planning to study coding or web development and students looking to boost their portfolios with a certificate. Students aspiring to intern in fields like software development, engineering, QA, and IT, as well as coders who would like to build a new, in-demand skill set are also ideal candidates for this program.

In order for your child to participate, they will need a Mac or Windows computer, webcam, and stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Curriculum will be delivered through Game Plan, our proprietary learning management system. 

After successful completion of the course, your teen’s verified digital certificate will be emailed to you, at no additional cost, in the name you used when registering for the course. All certificate images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of NYU.

This course is taught by live iD Tech instructors and features exclusive video content from NYU Tandon faculty and industry experts.

With other online options including one-hour private lessons and weeklong virtual camps, there is a program that fits your teen's interest, skill level, goals, and importantly, schedule. Learn more.

Our Program Specialists are here to provide you with the best experience. Looking for a personalized course recommendation? Need help signing up? We’ve got you covered. Call us at 1-888-709-8324 or email hello@idtech.com.

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