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2D and 3D Game Design With Unity (Level 1)

Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
In this course, students will create 3D video games using Unity and C#, covering physics, collision detection, and level design. They'll build programming skills while creating their own game from start to finish.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:
(1,876 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
4-8 learners per class
60 min

Overview

Live Group Class
Meet over live video meetings
10 live meetings
10 in-class hours
Projects
2-4 hours per week. Projects are not mandatory but we strongly encourage students to complete them
Assessment
included
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

2D and 3D Video Games in Unity for Kids

In this course, we will teach foundational topics in programming video games in 3d motion, collision detection, level design, and some basic C# coding. They will also be exposed to some core mathematical concepts including how to work with two dimensional and three dimensional coordinate systems.

For a week to week program, check out the syllabus.

Learning Goals

Students will teach foundational topics in programming video games in 3d motion, collision detection, level design, and some basic C# coding.
Students will also be exposed to some core mathematical concepts including how to work with two dimensional and three dimensional coordinate systems.

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction
 Students will be introduced to Unity and gain an understanding of how to interact with the editor. They will begin by creating a 2D game template, where they will learn the interface of the Engine, as well as how to use the main tools provided. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
2D Physics Demos
 Students will create two physics demos that showcase how physics functions in the Unity Engine for 2D games.
     - Creating a Mass-Scale with lever, fulcrum, and multiple masses
     - Trampolines and Friction 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Physics
 Students will create a 3D game where we play around with physics to roll a marble onto a balancing object in order to do a little physics experiment to get used to the Unity Engine. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
C# Lesson
 Students will learn the programming language C#. They will learn fundamental concepts which can be applied to Unity games. 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
no experience needed
Supply List
Technical Requirements:

PC (Windows 10) or Mac (macOS 10.13)  with at least a 2GHz processor and 2GB of RAM (4GB of RAM is recommended).

No iPads and no Chromebooks!!!

Broadband internet with at least 1.8Mbps download and 900Kbps upload speeds. Please make sure to remove your firewall if any

Webcam - Either external or built-in (many laptops have an integrated camera).

Microphone and Speakers - We recommend headphones with an integrated microphone
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Teacher expertise and credentials
All of our coaches are college students or graduates with strong academic backgrounds in Computer Science, Physics, or other STEM-related majors. They bring a passion for teaching and real-world expertise in their fields to every class they teach.

Since 2020, we have been dedicated to delivering high-quality educational experiences on Outschool and other platforms, teaching over 14,000 students. Our instructors are experienced in working with children of various ages and skill levels, providing personalized and engaging lessons that spark curiosity and build confidence in math and coding.

Get to know our coaches here: https://tinyurl.com/5j5crx59

Reviews

41 total ratings, 24 with reviews

Review summary for this class
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the instructor, Jacob, for his exceptional teaching skills, patience, and ability to explain complex subjects in a way that students can understand. Many students thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned a great deal about Unity and game development. Several parents mentioned their children's eagerness to continue learning with Jacob in the next level or part of the course. If you're interested in learning Unity and game development, this class is highly recommended.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
Yunis was a great teacher, he was very nice and explained things well.
Incredibly knowledgeable and patient. We're able to help my son through... 
Amanda M.on Jun 19
My son learned so much from this class! He has continued to use the... 
Levi K.on Mar 23
Though it was challenging for my boys, they always emphasized how... 
Felicita M.on Jan 22
Really helped prepare for a college intro to Unity class. Exceptionally... 
Kollwitz F.on Jun 8, 2024
Teacher Luke was EXCELLENT! This was one of the very best Outschool... 
Kate J.on Nov 17, 2023
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