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Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

Perfect introduction to game development for beginners starting their learning journey.

Online Course
Self-paced learning
Flexible Schedule
Learn at your pace
Expert Instructor
Industry professional
Certificate
Upon completion

What You'll Learn

Get started with game development from absolute basics
Understand core concepts and terminology
Master the fundamentals of game development
Apply best practices and industry standards

Skills you'll gain:

Professional SkillsBest PracticesIndustry Standards

Prerequisites & Target Audience

Skill Level

BeginnerPerfect for those new to the subject

Requirements

No prior experience required
Basic computer literacy
Willingness to learn and practice
Access to a computer with internet connection

Who This Course Is For

Anyone interested in learning game development
Career changers looking to enter the field
Students wanting to expand their skill set
Professionals seeking to understand the basics

Course Information

About This 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 EngineHow to add on (free. ) content packs from the Epic Games MarketplaceHow 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 documentHow to create a graybox (rough draft) levelHow 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 VariablesHow to create FunctionsHow to use Event, Flow Control, and Timeline nodesHow to organize your blueprints and scriptsHow to create interactive menusHow to create a game HUDHow to add rain to your levelHow to create your own customized projectile How to package a projectAnd more. With the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you will be armed with the necessary skills to start building your OWN gaming creations (WITHOUT any programming knowledge needed. ).

Provider
Udemy
Estimated Duration
8-15 hours
Language
English
Category
Technology & Programming

Topics Covered

Game DevelopmentDesignBeginner Friendly

Course Details

Format
Online, Self-Paced
Access
Lifetime
Certificate
Upon Completion
Support
Q&A Forum

Course Details

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list price when the catalogue was read (2026-07-07); Udemy sale prices run lower

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Lifetime access to course content
Access on mobile and desktop
Certificate of completion
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