Make Your First Game in Unity - (Beginners)

In this engaging and beginner-friendly course, students will learn the basics of game development by creating their very own farming game in Unity. No prior experience in coding or game design is required, making this class perfect for curious minds who want to dive into the exciting world of game creation.

~~~~~ Feel free to message me if any of the scheduled times for this course don't work for you. I am willing to work to find a gap in my schedule. ~~~~~

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What Will Be Taught?

Students will learn essential game development concepts, including:
- Building and designing game environments.
- Coding basic gameplay mechanics in C#.
- Implementing player interactions, such as planting and harvesting crops.
- Creating an inventory system to store items.
- Developing an in-game economy to sell crops and earn currency.
- Adding polish with sound effects, and animations.
- Packaging and building their game as a standalone application.

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Topics Covered:
- Session 1: Unity basics—navigating the interface, creating objects, and designing the game world.
- Session 2: Scripting essentials—coding player movement and adding collision
- Session 3: Farming mechanics—planting, growing, and harvesting crops.
- Session 4: Inventory system—storing and displaying harvested crops.
- Session 5: In-game economy—selling crops and earning currency.
- Session 6: Progression and polish—unlocking new features, adding sound, and building the final game.

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Each session consists of:
- Interactive Lecture: I’ll explain key concepts using slides, live demonstrations, and examples.
- Hands-On Practice: Students will follow along as we build features together in Unity.
Q&A and Discussion): We’ll address any questions, troubleshoot code, and share progress.

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Teaching Style:
- I focus on creating a supportive and interactive learning environment. My teaching style is hands-on and collaborative, encouraging students to actively participate and ask questions. 
- I break down complex topics into simple, easy-to-understand steps, ensuring every learner feels confident and engaged.

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Learner Interaction:
This is a highly interactive class! 
Students will:
- Ask and answer questions in real-time during live sessions.
- Share their screens when they need help troubleshooting.
- Participate in group discussions about their game design choices.

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I’ll provide personalized feedback and support throughout the course to ensure every learner can succeed and bring their creative ideas to life.

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Materials Used:
- The class will use Unity, a free game development platform, along with Visual Studio for coding in C#. 
- I’ll provide guidance on how to download and set up these tools before the first class. Slides, code snippets, and additional resources will also be shared to support learning.

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By the end of the course, students will have a fully playable farming game they can showcase to family and friends, along with the skills and confidence to keep creating games on their own!