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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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(775 reviews)
5,621 students
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Greg Wondra

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Video: 13h 37m
Language: English
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8.7 / 10

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8.2 / 10
This course was last updated on 11/2020.

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Video Score: 9.7 / 10
The course includes 13h 37m video content. Courses with more videos usually have a higher average rating. We have found that the sweet spot is 16 hours of video, which is long enough to teach a topic comprehensively, but not overwhelming. Courses over 16 hours of video gets the maximum score.
The average video length is 9 hours 41 minutes of 132 Unreal Engine courses on Udemy.
Detail Score: 9.4 / 10

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About the course

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 can you learn from this course?

✓ 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

What you need to start the course?

• Basic computer knowledge
• NO programming experience needed! You’ll learn Unreal’s “blueprint scripting” to code functionality as we go!

Who is this course is made for?

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

Are there coupons or discounts for Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design ? What is the current price?

The course costs $17.99. And currently there is a 82% discount on the original price of the course, which was $99.99. So you save $82 if you enroll the course now.
The average price is $15.6 of 132 Unreal Engine courses. So this course is 15% more expensive than the average Unreal Engine course on Udemy.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design course?

YES, Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design has a 30-day money back guarantee. The 30-day refund policy is designed to allow students to study without risk.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

Currently we could not find a scholarship for the Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design course, but there is a $82 discount from the original price ($99.99). So the current price is just $17.99.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Greg Wondra?

Greg Wondra has created 5 courses that got 2,933 reviews which are generally positive. Greg Wondra has taught 19,673 students and received a 4.7 average review out of 2,933 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Greg Wondra is an instructor that you can trust.

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Greg Wondra

Unreal Authorized Instructor
Greg Wondra is an Unreal Authorized Instructor and 12 year video game design veteran.  He’s worked for companies such as 2K Sports, KingsIsle Entertainment, and Nickelodeon.  Working credits include:
 – Wizard 101 (PC)
 – Lost Planet 3 (360, PS3, PC)
 – MonkeyQuest (PC)
 – Sports Champions (PS3)
 – Major League Baseball 2K5, 2K6, 2K7, 2K8 (various consoles)
 – SpongeBob Moves In (Mobile)
 – Grub Guardian (Mobile)
Working in the gaming industry has been a lifetime dream filled with rare opportunities.  He’s had the good fortune to have directed LeBron James and Derek Jeter in motion capture sessions in his gaming career.  Additionally, Greg led the design of “Sports Champions”…the first game ever released for the PS Move hardware.
“Mr. Wondra” has worked as the Video Game Design instructor at the Regional Occupational Center in Bakersfield, CA where he teaches a full year course on game design using the Unreal Engine.

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8.7

Classbaze Grade®

8.2

Freshness

9.2

Popularity

8.2

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Detailed Analysis »

Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using Unreal Engine 4!
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Platform: Udemy
Price: check current price
Video: 13h 37m
Language: English
Next start: On Demand

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