Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!

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Description

In this introductory game design course, I will be guiding you step by step through the construction of a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine:  THE premier free to download gaming engine!  (AND the SAME engine used to build "Fortnite").

This course contains over 90+ fun-to-follow video lessons.  Things learned in this course include:

  • How to setup and create a project in the Unreal Engine

  • How to add on (free!) content packs from the Epic Games Marketplace

  • How to navigate and use essential tools available in the Unreal Engine such as the Level Editor, Particle Editor, Sound Editor, etc.

  • How to create a basic game design document

  • How to create a graybox (rough draft) level

  • How to dress up (make pretty!) levels using static meshes, materials, particles, sounds, and lights.

  • How to create interactive objects using Blueprint Scripting (NO CODING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!) including...

    • How to create Variables

    • How to create Functions

    • How to use Event, Flow Control, and Timeline nodes

    • How to organize your blueprints and scripts

  • How to create interactive menus

  • How to create a game HUD

  • How to add rain to your level

  • How to create your own customized projectile

  • How to package a project

  • And more!

With the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you'll be armed with the necessary skills to start building your OWN gaming creations (WITHOUT any programming knowledge needed!)

What You Will Learn!

  • How to download and install the Unreal Engine
  • How to navigate around inside the Unreal Engine
  • How to place, move, rotate, and scale actors in the Unreal Engine
  • How to construct a simple game design document
  • How to graybox a level in the Unreal Engine
  • How to dress-up a level (make it pretty!) in the Unreal Engine
  • How to create blueprints in the Unreal Engine
  • How to script gameplay functionality with blueprint scripting in the Unreal Engine
  • How to create a HUD and menu screens in the Unreal Engine
  • How to create a fully functioning game in the Unreal Engine

Who Should Attend!

  • Beginning game designers
  • People interested in learning how to use the Unreal Engine