Game development made easy. Learn Unity’s UI and create your very own menu system!
Summary
The course “Game development made easy: Learn Unity’s UI and create your very own menu system!” is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to develop user interface (UI) components within Unity, a leading game development engine. This course is beneficial for anyone interested in creating and publishing their own games, developers looking to transition into game development, and individuals aiming to work in the game design industry.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Game Development: Participants will gain insight into the overall game development process, enhancing their problem-solving abilities which are essential for creating interactive and engaging games.
- UI Development Capabilities: Learners will understand the extensive capabilities of Unity’s UI development tools, enabling them to create sophisticated and functional menu systems.
- Unity’s Audio System: The course also covers Unity’s audio system, allowing developers to incorporate comprehensive audio controls and sound effects into their games.
Course Requirements:
- Hardware and Software: A Mac or PC capable of running Unity 3D is necessary, along with a copy of Unity version 2019.1 or newer.
- Basic Familiarity: Some basic knowledge of the Unity game engine is required to keep up with the course content effectively.
Course Description: The course focuses on creating and programming a complete UI menu system in Unity. It emphasizes practical application by connecting programming concepts to actual game development scenarios. Students will gain access to a course forum for discussions and further guidance post-course completion. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop various UI elements, including:
- Title Screen
- Options Menu
- Complete Audio Control System
- Graphics Settings Adjustments
- Pause Menu
- Animated Loading Screens
Target Audience:
- Aspiring Game Developers: Ideal for those who wish to create UI systems in Unity and publish their games.
- Developers Transitioning to Game Development: Suitable for developers from other fields looking to gain game development skills.
- Game Design Enthusiasts: Beneficial for individuals interested in pursuing a career in game design.
- Tech-Savvy Individuals: The course is appropriate for those who are comfortable and confident in using computers.
Course Structure: The course is divided into seven sections with a total of 21 lectures, amounting to 2 hours and 46 minutes of content. The sections cover:
- Introduction
- Asset Download
- Setting Up The UI
- Enhancing UI Appearance
- Adding and Interacting with Buttons
- Implementing Menu Functionality
- Advanced UI Elements such as options screens, resolution settings, graphics options, audio system setup, volume adjustments, and saving/loading settings.
Additionally, the course includes instructions for creating a pause menu and animated loading screens, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of UI development in Unity.
This structured and hands-on approach ensures that learners are not only able to follow along with the course content but also apply the learned concepts to real-world game development projects, ultimately aiding them in becoming proficient game developers.
What You’ll Learn
Requirements
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Mac or PC capable of running Unity 3D
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A copy of Unity 2019.1 or newer
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Basic familiarity with the Unity game engine
Description
Learn how to create and program a complete UI Menu System in Unity, an industry-standard game development program used by many large gaming studios and indie developers across the world.
In this course you won’t just be learning programming concepts, but tying these concepts to real game development uses. You will have access to a course forum where you can discuss the topics covered in the course as well as the next steps to take once the course is complete.
At the end of this course you will have developed the ability to create such elements as:
- Title Screen
- Options Menu
- Complete Audio Control System
- Adjust Graphics Settings in your games
- Pause Menu
- Animated Loading screens
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Who this course is for
- Anyone who wants to create a UI system in Unity
- People who want to create and publish their own games.
- Developers who want to re-skill across to game development.
- People interested in working in the game design industy.
- Competent and confident with using a computer