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Advanced Structure Creation, Water Systems, and Landscaping

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Advanced Structure Creation, Water Systems, and Landscaping

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master advanced techniques in Unreal Engine 5 for creating realistic water systems, from rivers to lakes.

  • Learn to build complex structures like bridges, strongholds, and streets using UE5's modeling toolkit.

  • Gain experience with material creation and blending, ensuring your environments are both visually appealing and performance-optimized.

  • Create lifelike landscapes and digital environments using advanced UE5 tools like Quixel and distance-based material blending.

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December 2025

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14 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 12 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore Unreal Engine 5’s powerful water plugin. You’ll learn how to create rivers and lakes, set up dynamic water materials with realistic textures, and tweak properties like flow and transparency to bring water systems to life. By the end, you’ll be able to add calming lakes and dynamic rivers to your castle environment.

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3 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to design and build a bridge using UE5's modeling tools. You’ll learn how to deform the bridge mesh, apply realistic textures, and ensure smooth functionality by addressing collision issues. This will help you create detailed, functional bridges for your castle environment.

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2 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you in decorating your castle’s harbor area. You’ll learn to craft a lifelike harbor, add detailed textures to boats, and optimize the environment for performance. We'll also cover advanced techniques for boat occlusion to enhance the realism of your scene.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive deeper into water visuals in UE5. You’ll learn how to work with material graphs to create realistic water, adjust materials for boat masking, and optimize scene performance with depth fade instances. These techniques will bring your water systems to life and help you refine the realism of your castle environment.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will walk you through creating a digital alleyway, from texturing walls to designing mini huts that add depth to the castle. You'll also learn how to position smaller houses in the city scene, ensuring a realistic layout and seamless integration into the overall environment.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on elevating the streets and castle walls. You’ll create huts on top of castle walls, refine street details for realism, and seamlessly connect different sections of your environment to create a cohesive castle layout.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you in creating a stunning landmark tower that serves as a focal point in your castle. You’ll explore techniques to refine its textures, add depth, and ensure it complements the surrounding environment.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through constructing a stronghold, from building varying cobblestone structures to refining the details that bring your stronghold to life. You’ll also learn how to connect the stronghold to the castle landmark seamlessly.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will complete the back end of your castle by focusing on structural details like elevation edges and stronghold shaping. You’ll also learn how to reinforce the castle’s walls to ensure durability and a polished final look.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to set up a vast open-world landscape in UE5. You’ll learn to prepare the terrain, apply Quixel textures for base materials, and use distance-based blending to create a natural, cohesive landscape for your castle.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will expand on landscape material creation by teaching you to blend materials and automate texture setups. You’ll explore advanced techniques like tile textures and node reroutes to ensure a smooth and optimized landscape.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on fixing any ground-related issues in your castle environment. You’ll learn how to add realistic puddles to the ground, further enhancing the environmental realism and detail of your castle setting.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

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