Participants in this course will have the opportunity to learn the basics of X3D. The afternoon will allow a hands-on opportunity to apply the material presented in morning to build their own 3D virtual world using X3D-Edit. Basic techniques in world building will used by the participants.

Basic knowledge of 3D computer graphics such as that provided by SIGGRAPH's introductory course. Basic understanding of the world-wide web. Beginners knowledge of XML and VRML will be helpful, but not required.