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STEAM - Getting Started With Unity Gaming: Level 1 - Ecosystem and Installation

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Ages 10-15

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Learn about all the pieces of Unity and how the ecosystem works, then get installed and running!

David Salch

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Class Experience

This introductory class will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to begin your journey in game development using the Unity game engine. We will explore the core components of the Unity ecosystem, including the Hub, Editor, and Visual Studio integration.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the role and function of the Unity Hub.
Learn how to install and manage Unity Editor versions.
Explore the process of integrating Visual Studio with Unity.
Understand the importance of project templates and how to create new projects.
Gain practical experience in navigating and using the Unity Editor.
Who should take this class?

This class is suitable for:

Aspiring game developers with no prior experience with Unity.
Individuals interested in learning the basics of game development.
Students and professionals looking to gain a foundational understanding of the Unity ecosystem.

Prerequisites:

Basic computer literacy.
A desire to learn game development using the Unity engine.
A computer suitable to run Unity (see specs below)

Assistance Available! 
   I am here to guide you and solve problems during the install process. My goal is to ensure that you are successful!

Learning Goals

Install the entire Unity ecosystem

Learn the different components of the Unity Ecosystem

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Understand the EcoSystem

 The Unity Ecosystem is a collection of components and software packages. Each has a specific functions. We will first explore this ecosystem so that installation makes sense!

1 assignment

11 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Installation of the Hub

 The Unity Hub is the central piece that manages everything inside the ecosystem. We will install this first.

1 assignment

8 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Installation of the Unity Editor and Visual Studio

 The Unity Editor is where we do the work of building a game. This installation comes second. Along with the editor is Visual Studio which serves as the code editor. These packages are installed simultaneously.

1 assignment

9 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Create a Project

 Once all software is installed, we create a project.  the project is where we build the actual game.

1 assignment

16 mins of video lessons

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Language of Instruction

English

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David Salch

Joined December, 2016

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I have worked in the computer technology industry for several decades, now retired. I have been an engineer, manager, and entrepreneur in this space across multiple types of projects. What I bring to the classes I teach is understanding, not just the HOW to do something, but the WHY. This creates a true foundation for skill development.