Introduction to Game Development with Unity

Course Goals

• Navigate and use Unity's interface to create game projects
• Write basic scripts in C# to control game objects and implement gameplay mechanics
• Design and create game assets, including 2D and 3D graphics and audio elements
• Use Unity's built-in tools to add gameplay elements, including player controls, enemies, and scoring systems
• Test and debug game projects, identifying and fixing common errors

Course Outline:

1. Getting Started with Unity

   • Introduction to Unity's interface
   • Setting up a new project
   • Overview of Unity's components: scenes, game objects, and components
   • Creating a basic scene with game objects

2. Scripting in C#<

   • Introduction to C#
   • Creating a new script
   • Writing code to control game objects
   • Debugging and testing scripts

3. Adding Gameplay Elements

   • Adding player controls
   • Creating enemies and obstacles
   • Adding scoring and win/lose conditions

4. Designing Game Assets

   • Introduction to game asset design
   • Creating game art with Unity's tools
   • Importing 2D and 3D assets
   • Applying textures and materials to game objects

5. Audio in Unity

   • Importing audio files
   • Creating sound effects and music
   • Adding audio to game objects and events

6. Polishing Your Game

   • Adding UI elements
   • Creating menus and screens
   • Testing and debugging
   • Building and exporting your game for different platforms

7. Final Project

   • Students will create a final project that incorporates the concepts learned throughout the course
8. Students will work in small groups to create a gaming app in Android/IOS using Unity that incorporates the concepts learned throughout the course and receive feedback