Unity Kickstart: Build Your First Game in 8 Weeks
About Course
Course Overview: Ready to dive into the world of game development? “Unity Kickstart” is an 8-week afterschool course designed for high school students who want to explore the exciting possibilities of creating their own video games. Whether you’re an aspiring game developer or just curious about how games are made, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of Unity, one of the industry’s leading game engines.
What You’ll Learn:
- Unity Basics: Get comfortable with the Unity interface and learn how to navigate the tools you’ll use to build your game.
- Game Mechanics: Bring your ideas to life by creating interactive elements, character movement, and enemy AI.
- Level Design: Design and prototype engaging levels that will challenge and captivate players.
- Combat and AI: Develop a simple combat system and create intelligent enemies that can patrol, chase, and attack.
- Polishing Your Game: Add the finishing touches, including sound effects, particle effects, and UI elements, to make your game stand out.
Course Highlights:
- Hands-On Learning: Every week, you’ll apply what you’ve learned by building out a part of your game.
- Supportive Environment: Our experienced instructors are here to help you every step of the way, making sure you have the support you need to succeed.
- Final Showcase: At the end of the course, you’ll have the chance to present your completed game to peers and guests in a final showcase.
Who Should Enroll: This course is perfect for high school students with basic programming knowledge who are eager to learn how to create their own games. No prior experience with Unity is required—just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn!
Course Details:
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Schedule: 3 Hours per Week
- Tools: Unity, Visual Studio Code
- Format: In-person/Online (depending on your setup)
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Course Content
Week 0
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Lesson 1: Welcome and Course Introduction
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Lesson 2: Installing Unity
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Lesson 3: Installing Visual Studio Code
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Lesson 4: Creating a New Unity Project
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Lesson 5: Exploring the Unity Interface
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Lesson 6: Common Setup Issues and Solutions
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Lesson 7: Introduction to Unity Resources