In the Unreal Pathway, artists gain a understanding of Unreal Engine fundamentals, from creating characters and environments to implementing VFX and optimizing game builds, providing a holistic approach to building polished, interactive experiences.
Course Outline
Core Concepts of Unreal
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Unreal Engine's core functionalities and workflows. This course covers the basics of the engine, providing a solid foundation for further learning.
Character Animation
Master the principles and techniques of character animation within Unreal Engine. You'll explore animation workflows, rigging, and creating realistic character movements.
Niagara VFX
Explore the powerful Niagara VFX system to create stunning visual effects in Unreal Engine. This course covers particle systems, simulations, and advanced VFX techniques.
Post Process, Audio and Source Control
Understand the integration of post-processing effects, audio, and source control in Unreal Engine projects. You'll learn how to enhance your game's visual and auditory experience while managing project versions.
Environment and World Building
Learn to design and build immersive environments and worlds using Unreal Engine. This course covers landscape creation, level design, and environmental storytelling.
Lighting with Unreal
Discover advanced lighting techniques to enhance the visual quality of your Unreal Engine projects. You'll explore dynamic lighting, light baking, and creating realistic lighting scenarios.
Cut Scenes and Sequencer
Create cinematic cut scenes and master the Sequencer tool in Unreal Engine. This course teaches you how to storyboard, animate, and edit in-game cinematics.
Core Concepts of Materials
Develop a deep understanding of material creation and application in Unreal Engine. You'll learn to create complex shaders and materials to enhance the visual fidelity of your projects.
UI and Unreal Motion Graphics
Design and implement user interfaces and motion graphics using Unreal Engine. This course covers UI design principles, HUD creation, and interactive elements.
Enemy AI
Learn to create and implement enemy AI behaviors in Unreal Engine. You'll explore AI logic, behavior trees, and creating challenging AI opponents.
Advanced Animation and Game Mechanics
Dive into advanced animation techniques and game mechanics to enhance your Unreal Engine projects. This course covers complex animations, physics-based interactions, and gameplay systems.
Optimization, Bug Fixing & Packaging Builds
This course teaches essential techniques for optimizing game performance, fixing bugs, and packaging builds efficiently in Unreal Engine. You'll learn how to ensure your projects run smoothly and are ready for deployment.