Learn to create your first 3D game with Unity
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This course offers an introduction to Unity and steps students through the creation of their first 3D game with no prior programming experience needed. Students will use provided assets to assemble a playable 3D environment that can be explored and interacted with. This course focuses on many of Unity’s major systems and just enough coding to apply gameplay logic to tie things together. Each student will leave the course with a unique first-person, third-person, or VR game; and a foundation of skills they can develop to make their next game.
This course offers an introduction to Unity and steps students through the creation of their first 3D game with no prior programming experience needed. Students will use provided assets to assemble a playable 3D environment that can be explored and interacted with. This course focuses on many of Unity’s major systems and just enough coding to apply gameplay logic to tie things together. Each student will leave the course with a unique first-person, third-person, or VR game; and a foundation of skills they can develop to make their next game.
Course Format
Standard
Skills Level
Intermediate
Duration
8 weeks
Q&A
Once a week
Feedback
Individual recordings
Lecture Type
Pre-recorded
Assignment
Deadlines each week
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with any 3D software is recommended (modeling software, level editors, or game engines)
MATERIALS
Windows or OSX, Oculus Rift (optional for VR material), Unity (download instructions included in course material)
The more you know, the better.
Week #1
Unity Interface Basics
Brief explanation of the course and Unity | Installing Unity | Editor layouts | Unity scenes | Game objects | Play mode | Projects | Misc interface | Default game objects | Components
Week #2
Importing and Using Assets
Standard assets | Model import | Mesh colliders | Standard materials | Importing/using scripts | Snap settings | Prefabs | Unity-generated assets | Example project
Week #3
Lighting
Laying out an environment | Light sources | Skyboxes and ambient light | Baked lighting | Reflection and light probes | Misc. lighting options and final light bake | Post-processing effects | Intro to VR
Week #4
Animation
Importing animation assets | Animation components | Animator window | Animation blend trees | 2D blend trees | Timeline editor | Creating animations in Unity
Week #5
Character Scripting
Unity’s navigation system | Scripting navigation (intro to scripting) | Scripting animation | Scripting camera | Importing camera scripts | Importing control scripts | Attacking, damage, health | VR controls
Week #6
Gameplay Systems and UI
Trigger colliders | Coin pickups | 2D user interface layout and scripting | Win conditions and “You Win” screen | UI for VR | Importing gameplay assets | Screen text asset | Push button asset
Week #7
Particle Systems
Ambient particle systems | Combining multiple particle systems | Particle collision | One-shot particle systems | Particle scripting | Using rigid bodies | Puzzle design example
Week #8
Complete the Final Project
Audio sources and mixers | Profiling your game | Quality, build, and player settings | Creating screenshots and graphics | Creating builds of your game | Uploading and sharing your game online | VR build and sharing
PRICING SCHEDULE
Even though our courses are the most affordable for the quality of education, these finance options allow you to focus on your goals instead of the barriers that keep you from reaching them.
3x Payments
$233
2x Payments
$349.50
Full payment
$699
Winter TERM REGISTRATION
Now Open
Oct 09, 2024 -
Jan 27, 2025
What makes this learning experience unique?
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
Receive personalized feedback on all assignments from the industry’s top professionals.
LIFETIME ACCESS
Enjoy lifetime access to the spectrum of course content, including lectures, live Q&As, and feedback sessions.
CERTIFICATION
Show off your Certification of Completion when you turn in 80% of course assignments.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace with flexible, online course scheduling.
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