Dive into the exciting world of game development with this comprehensive Unity course. You'll start with a thorough introduction to Unity, including how to download, install, and set up Unity 2022. This foundation will prepare you for the hands-on experience of creating your first 3D Endless Runner game, where you'll learn to navigate the Unity interface and use its powerful tools to bring your game ideas to life.
Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development
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Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development
This course is part of Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C# Specialization
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Beginner level
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5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Explain C# script structure and syntax; apply basic and advanced concepts in game development.
Analyze a 3D endless runner game and evaluate problem-solving strategies in game development.
Create a fully functional 3D endless runner game using Unity and C#.
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September 2024
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the course objectives and the software used throughout the lessons. You'll learn how to install and set up Unity 2022, ensuring your environment is ready for game development.
What's included
2 videos2 readings
In this module, we will guide you through creating a simple 3D endless runner game. You'll learn to set up a game scene, implement core mechanics, and ensure the game runs smoothly.
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1 video
In this module, we will dive into C# scripting, essential for Unity game development. You'll start with the basics of writing scripts, understand their structure, and explore various programming constructs such as variables, functions, and loops to control your game's behavior.
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17 videos1 reading1 assignment
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