Unity I: Working with Unity

Game Development Tools, Functions, and Properties

Game developers have a variety of tools at their disposal when it comes to making games. Students will explore the topics of middleware, level editors, physics engines, sound editing tools, and dynamic libraries.

Interfaces, Environments, Asset Management, and Animation

While students will have learned some of the basic principles of User Interfaces from Game Development II, this unit will dive deeper into these topics, as well as exploring environmental development and creating animations in Unity.

Physics and The Build Process

Building on prior experience in systems design, students will learn to implement game systems and explore the build process within game creation.

Level Design and Functionality

Navigation and layout are central to good game flow. Students will explore these principles as well as other core principles of functionality.

Cameras and Lighting

Effective use of cameras and lighting is vital when creating a game. Students will learn how to deploy cameras and lighting to achieve a range of desired effects.

Sound and Audio

Good sound design can dramatically improve the experience of a game. Students will explore the fundamental principles of sound and audio design in games.

Strategic Concepts and Techniques

Students will round out their knowledge of game development by exploring UI principles that are adaptable to a variety of platforms and explore advanced animations.