Learning Objectives:

1. Unity Fundamentals & 2D Game Development

• Unity interface and project setup
• Game objects, components, and prefabs
• Basic scripting with C#
• Physics, collisions, and input handling
• Creating simple 2D games with UI and sound

2. 3D Game Development

• Building 3D environments and terrains
• Lighting, cameras, and scene design
• Materials, textures, and shaders
• 3D physics and interactions
• Scene management and multi-level design

3. Animation & Visual Effects

• Animation system and blend trees
• Character animation basics
• Particle systems (fire, smoke, explosions)
• Creating immersive visual feedback

4. User Interface & Game Systems

• Scoreboards, health systems, and timers
• Game flow and GameManager logic
• Designing interactive UI elements

5. Input, Audio & Scripting Patterns

• Keyboard, mouse, touch, and gamepad input
• Audio systems and sound integration
• Event-driven programming and scriptable objects

6. Artificial Intelligence & Gameplay

• Basic AI behaviors and enemy logic
• Navigation and pathfinding (NavMesh)
• Creating interactive NPCs

7. Advanced Technologies

• Introduction to VR/AR development
• Unity XR setup and basic AR interactions
• Game optimization techniques (performance, lighting, assets)

8. Deployment & Publishing

• Building games for Windows, Android, and WebGL
• Packaging and publishing workflows
• Preparing games for real-world use

9. Capstone Project

• Design and develop a complete Unity game
• Implement gameplay mechanics, UI, audio, and AI
• Optimize and present a playable final build

Platforms: Unity Hub, Unity Editor