There are many ways to learn more about augmented reality and careers in the field. You can read books (such as Virtual & Augmented Reality For Dummies, by Paul Mealy, and Immersive Realm of Extended Reality: Navigating the Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality, by Suman Dutta) and watch videos (on YouTube.com and other sites).
If you own a smartphone, download an AR app and try out a specific application such as Pokémon GO, Snapchat Lenses, or the various product visualization tools that are offered by companies such as IKEA, L’Oreal, and Overstock.com.
Take free or low-cost courses about AR at Udacity, Coursera, or other online learning platforms.
Participate in a summer program in augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality (MR), game design, or a related field at a college or university. Many schools offer exploratory programs for high school students. Some are free, while others require a program fee. These programs provide students with a great way to learn more about a particular field, experience life on a college campus, and make new friends and networking contacts.
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