Unity Pro: Advanced Game Design and Development Skills

Welcome to our comprehensive course on Unity Pro: Advanced Game Design and Development Skills, where we’ll take you on a journey to advanced levels in creating immersive and engaging experiences using Unity. Whether you’re an aspiring game developer, a seasoned programmer looking to expand your skill set, or someone passionate about creating interactive content, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to bring your ideas to life.

In this course, we’ll cover a wide range of topics, starting with the basics of Unity 5 Shader Programming. You’ll learn how to create stunning visual effects, implement shaders for various materials, and optimize performance for different platforms. From understanding shader properties to mastering advanced techniques like volumetric explosions and screen effects, you’ll gain a solid foundation in shader programming.

Moving on, we’ll explore the world of Editor Scripting in Unity, where you’ll discover how to streamline your development workflow by creating custom inspectors, level creator tools, and advanced editor functionalities. You’ll learn how to harness the power of Unity’s editor to automate repetitive tasks, enhance productivity, and customize the environment to suit your specific needs.

Transitioning to 3D integration and level design, we’ll guide you through the process of creating and integrating 3D assets into Unity scenes. You’ll learn essential skills like asset creation, modification, scaling, texture mapping, and level design principles, empowering you to build immersive environments for your games and simulations.

Additionally, you’ll delve into Unity GUI – The New Unity UI system, where you’ll learn how to create responsive and interactive user interfaces for your games. From canvas render modes to UI animations, you’ll master the tools and techniques needed to design visually appealing menus and HUDs that enhance the player experience.

Finally, we’ll dive into Unity Game Physics using Unity 5, where you’ll explore fundamental principles like Newton’s laws of motion, inertia, torque, and rotational dynamics. You’ll learn how to apply physics concepts to create realistic interactions, simulations, and dynamic gameplay mechanics, adding depth and realism to your projects.

By the end of this course, you’ll have acquired a comprehensive skill set in Unity game development, enabling you to create professional-quality games, simulations, and interactive experiences that captivate and engage audiences across various platforms. So, if you’re ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of Unity game development, let’s dive in and unleash your creativity!

Section 1: Unity 5 Shader Programming – Beginner

In this section, we delve into the fundamentals of Unity 5 Shader Programming, starting with an introductory overview of the topic. We begin with Lecture 1, where you’ll gain insights into the essence of Unity 5 Shader Programming. Lecture 2 introduces the theory behind creating a basic shader, followed by a practical lab session in Lecture 3. We then explore the migration process from Unity4 to Unity 5 shaders in Lectures 4 and 5. Continuing our journey, Lectures 6 through 18 cover various aspects of shader programming, including understanding shader properties, creating subshader variables, and implementing effects like water, normal maps, transparency, and holographic shaders. As we progress, you’ll grasp essential concepts such as blending textures, drawing circles on terrain, and exploring different lighting models like Phong and Blinn-Phong shaders. Towards the end of this section, Lectures 33 to 36 dive into the nuances of global illumination, light baking, and creating reflection probes to enhance the visual fidelity of your scenes.

Section 2: Unity 5 Shader Programming – Intermediate

Building upon the foundations laid in the beginner section, the intermediate section focuses on advanced shader techniques to elevate your Unity projects. Lecture 37 introduces vertex functions, followed by lectures on animating vertices, extruding vertices, and creating effects like snow and volumetric explosions. You’ll explore fragment shaders, grab pass shaders, and advanced effects like glass and 2D water shaders. Lectures 54 to 78 concentrate on shader optimization, profiling, mobile shader development, and implementing screen effects like depth, brightness, contrast, blend modes, and old film effects to add visual flair to your games.

Section 3: Unity 5 Shader Programming – Advanced

This section takes your shader programming skills to the next level with advanced topics such as creating custom CG include files, fur shaders, heat maps, and more.

Section 4: Editor Scripting in Unity – Beginners

Moving beyond shader programming, this section introduces you to editor scripting in Unity, starting from the basics. You’ll learn how to create custom inspectors, level creator tools, and explore functionalities like gizmos, property drawers, and palette windows to streamline your development workflow.

Section 5: Editor Scripting in Unity – Intermediate

Building upon the foundational knowledge, this section delves deeper into editor scripting concepts, covering topics like texture importer, level settings, and DLL building.

Section 6: Editor Scripting in Unity – Advanced

This advanced section focuses on adding build features, version control integration, and creating powerful object modifier tools to enhance your Unity editor experience.

Section 7: 3D Integration and Level Design in Unity

Transitioning to 3D integration and level design, this section guides you through the process of creating and integrating 3D assets into Unity scenes, covering topics like asset creation, modification, scaling, texture mapping, and level design principles.

Section 8: Unity GUI – The New Unity UI

In this section, you’ll learn about the new Unity UI system, covering topics like canvas render modes, rect transforms, anchoring points, UI animations, and creating interactive menus.

Section 9: Unity – Game Physics using Unity 5

The final section explores game physics using Unity 5, covering fundamental principles like Newton’s laws of motion, inertia, torque, and rotational dynamics. You’ll learn how to apply physics concepts to create realistic interactions and simulations within your Unity projects.