Game Development with Unreal Engine

Game Development with Unreal Engine

The “Unreal Engine Game Development” course is a comprehensive program designed to teach you the skills and knowledge required to create games using the powerful Unreal Engine. This course covers the entire game development process, from conceptualization to the final implementation. 

Course Description

Throughout the course, you will learn essential game development concepts such as level design, blueprint scripting, character animation, materials and textures, lighting, and game physics. You will explore Unreal Engine’s extensive features and tools, including the Blueprint visual scripting system, advanced material editor, animation blueprints, and particle systems. 

The course curriculum includes hands-on projects and practical exercises that allow you to apply the knowledge you gain. You will work on creating various types of games, from first-person shooters to platformers, and learn how to optimize performance and create immersive experiences. By the end of the course, you will have a strong foundation in Unreal Engine game development and be capable of bringing your game ideas to life. 

Brief Program of the Course

  • Basics of creating game objects: meshes, materials, textures.
  • Introduction to Blueprint Visual Scripting: Creating Graph Logic.
  • Implementation of basic game logic using Blueprint.
  • Implementation of simple animations of characters and objects.
  • Animations and kinematics in Unreal Engine
  • Creating visual effects: particles, shaders, post-processing
  • Introduction to the multiplayer game: network architectures, client-server interaction.
  • Realization of the atmosphere and mood of the game with the help of audio and visual effects.

Why Should You Learn This?

Learning Unreal Engine game development offers several advantages. Unreal Engine is widely used in the gaming industry and has been the foundation for many successful games across different genres and platforms. By mastering Unreal Engine, you gain valuable skills that can open doors to career opportunities in game development studios or enable you to create your own games as an independent developer. 

Unreal Engine also provides a thriving community of developers who actively share knowledge, resources, and support. By joining this community, you can engage with like-minded individuals, collaborate on projects, and access a wealth of learning materials and tutorials. 

Additionally, Unreal Engine offers powerful visual scripting capabilities with Blueprints, allowing you to create gameplay mechanics and interactions without extensive coding knowledge. This makes it an accessible tool for both beginners and experienced developers looking to prototype ideas quickly. 

What Will You Learn?

The “Unreal Engine Game Development” course covers a wide range of topics, including: 

  1. Unreal Engine interface and project setup 
  2. Level design and environment creation 
  3. Blueprint visual scripting for gameplay mechanics and AI 
  4. Character animation and rigging 
  5. Materials and textures for creating visually stunning environments 
  6. Lighting and post-processing effects for enhancing the game’s visuals 
  7. Physics simulation and collision detection 
  8. Audio implementation and sound design 
  9. Optimization techniques for improving game performance 
  10. Packaging and distribution of your game for different platforms. 

By the end of the course, you will have gained the knowledge and practical skills necessary to create your own games using the Unreal Engine. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this course will empower you to bring your game ideas to life with the Unreal Engine’s powerful tools and features. 

Duration

  • Course duration is 6 months (26 weeks)
  • The cost of the course is 100,000 KZT per month

Selection Criteria

  • Basic understanding of programming concepts
  • Basic knowledge of computer science
  • PC and Web navigation skills
  • Basic knowledge of mathematical concepts (school level)

Selection is by means of Aptitude Test (online) followed by an interview (video). For enrolment, please test us via the WhatsApp button on this site, or write to hello@zeba.academy