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VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOUR APPLICATION

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The Virtual Campus Tour App allows users to navigate the campus and interact with key locations. It provides an alternative to provide a solution to the traditional physical tours, which have limitations in accessibility and scheduling. The aim of this project is to develop a virtual campus tour platform that enhances user engagement and accessibility. This paper introduced a new approach that utilizes 3D technology to create an engaging and immersive virtual tour of a campus. This project sets the stage for exploring the development and evaluation of a virtual campus tour app designed to enhance prospective student engagement and decision-making. The development process followed an Agile methodology, allowing for continuous feedback and iterative improvements. The technique helped the team slice the work down to small, manageable, short-term goals, prioritize key tasks, and adapt rapidly as new needs came to light. The team utilized technologies such as Unity (for immersive 3D rendering) and Blender (for the creation of the campus 3d models).

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