Unity 5 - Game Development + Unity 5 - What's New

Course bundle

Unity 5 - Game Development

Unity is a games engine used to create and develop 2D and 3D games and interactive experiences. Unity 5 is the latest version of the tool, and includes a number of advanced powerful features such as a 64-bit editor, frame debuggers, graphics command buffers, and more. Unity engine has been continually growing to support platforms and as of 2018, is reported to support 27 platforms. It can also be used to create simulations and visualisations for its platforms. Unity is continually upgrading and has released many versions since its launch in 2005.

Game development is an ever changing, constantly improving, and highly dynamic area to work in. Things are on the move constantly, and if you are not careful you can get left out. Therefore, it has become important to keep your skills updated and to familiarise yourself with the latest tools and programs out there. This Unity 5 – Game Development course will do just that by familiarising you with Unity 5, one of the industry’s leading development engines. This Unity 5 – Game Development course goes beyond merely explaining or showing you how everything works. You will be shown how first, and then will be required to do it yourself. As you progress through the course, you will create three games of increasing complexity – a trivia game to demonstrate programming basics and show you the Unity user interface, followed by a 2D platforming game, and finally, a first person shooter game complete with visual effects and artificial intelligence. By creating these games, you will learn all about scripting and user interface including questions and answer options, creating different levels, adding audio, freezing game play, building scenes, learning Nav Mesh, character and object movement, and game narrative, among other things.

Unity 5 - What's New

Unity is a universally available cross-platform game engine that was introduced by the Unity Technologies in the year June 2005. Unity engine has been continually growing to support platforms and as of 2018, is reported to support 27 platforms. This unity engine can be used to develop three dimensional and two dimensional games. It can also be used to create simulations and visualisations for its platforms. Unity is continually upgrading and has released many versions since its launch in 2005.

One of the latest versions of Unity game engine is the Unity 5, and it has been highly regarded for its power, flexibility and ease of use. Unity 5 is one of the most popular game engines available currently and is totally free of charge for users. Getting acquainted with the features of the latest Unity 5 version and how to use it may greatly benefit your game development career. With this Unity 5 – What’s New course, you will learn the new features of Unity 5, what they are, how they work, and how you can use them to create professional quality games with Unity 3D. You will also go through the Standard Shader, Realtime Global Illumination, and other exciting feature updates such as animation, AI, PhsyX, and more through this course. By the completion of this course, you will have a great control over the features and usage of Unity 5 game engine and will be on your way to create fascinating 2D and 3D games using it.

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Course Curriculum - Unity 5 - Game Development

Module 01 : Introduction to the course

Module 02 : Introduction to scripting and ui

Module 03 : Creating a 2d platformer

Module 04 : Creating a horror first person shooter game

Module 05 : Building the level for the 3d shooter

Module 06 : Adding in the audio for the 3d shooter

Learning outcomes

• Build your first functioning game in 60 minutes
• Create more complex games.
• Grasp game development fundaments in a practical way
• Gain practical gaming skills than can instantly be used in the real world

Course Curriculum - Unity 5 - What's New

1: What’s new in unity 5

2: The unity 5 new features explained

Learning outcomes

• Learn about the features in the new unity 5 version
• Gain an insight into the Standard Shader, Realtime Global Illumination, and other exciting feature updates such as animation, AI, PhsyX, and more.

Access duration

The course bundle will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course bundle is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of assessment

At the end of each course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course bundle will be awarded the Unity 5 - Game Development:Certificate and Unity 5 - What's New 2 separately by CPD. You will receive a FREE E-certificate in PDF format and a Printed certificate upon completing the course. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

• Students
• Job seekers
• Game development professionals
• Anyone interested in learning Unity 5 – Game development

This course requires no formal prerequisites and this certification is open to everyone

• Video game designer
• Video game artist
• Video game producer

Currently there are no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included