Overview
Unreal Engine is an industry-leading suite of game development tools for creating 3D games. It has been used to develop many of today’s games and series, including Borderlands, Gears of War, BioShock, and Mass Effect.
This instructor-led, live training covers the fundamentals of game development with Unreal Engine 4 while giving participants the chance to create their own sample game.
Format of the Course
- Discussion + a strong emphasis on hands-on design and development. Occasional quizzes to measure progress and understanding. Lots of instructor feedback and engagement.
Requirements
- Desire to learn game development.
- Programming experience not required.
Audience
- Beginner game developers
Course Outline
Introduction
Setting up Your Development Environment
Fundamentals of C++ for Gaming
Customizing the Unreal UI
Creating Your First Project
Creating Landscapes
Blocking out Levels
Assembling a Scene
Applying Materials and Creating Special Effects
Exporting and Importing Assets for Use in the Design
Adding Post-Processing Effects
Crafting a Unique Look
Unreal’s Visual Scripting Language and the Blueprint Editor
Creating Cinematics
Optimizing Performance
Packaging Your Game for Distribution
Summary and Conclusion