Lesson 1
Game Design and Development Fundamentals
Explore Unity for game development. Create projects, import assets, and navigate the Unity interface. Learn all about GameObjects and Prefabs.
Game Development Essentials
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In this course, you'll master Unity for game development, from interface navigation and asset management to scripting with C#. Learn project planning, C# scripting, and 2D Sprite creation, blending technical skills with creativity to design engaging games.
In this course, you'll master Unity for game development, from interface navigation and asset management to scripting with C#. Learn project planning, C# scripting, and 2D Sprite creation, blending technical skills with creativity to design engaging games.
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11 hours
Completion Certificate
Last Updated May 7, 2024
Skills you'll learn:
Unity • Game Design • Game Development • C# Basics
Prerequisites:
Basic computer programming
Course Lessons
Lesson 2
Introduction to Project Planning
Learn project planning. Create game design documents, develop narratives, and plan mechanics. Document your game’s core elements.
Lesson 3
Scripting with C#
Learn C# scripting for Unity. Create and control GameObjects. Understand how to script dynamic gameplay with variables, loops, functions, and more.
Lesson 4
2D Sprites & Camera
Explore 2D rendering, including cameras and Sprites in Unity. Learn to create and manipulate 2D Sprites, and adjust properties in the editor as well as with scripting.
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Samuel Asher Rivello
Unity Game Developer & Instructor at samuelasherrivello.com
Samuel, a Unity Game Developer & Instructor, brings over 20 years of cross-platform game dev experience, shipping high-quality titles like "Shiftlings" and "Subway Surfers." With expertise in the SDLC and prototyping user experiences, he empowers game teams and instructs at renowned universities and conferences. Samuel is also an author and editor for industry publications.
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