Game development is an exciting and growing field, and this course offers a perfect introduction for those new to the world of Unity and C# scripting. The journey begins with downloading and setting up Unity, followed by a deep dive into C#—the coding language that powers Unity's dynamic game elements. You'll quickly understand the structure of a C# script, use variables, and implement key functions like "Update" to make game objects respond to player input.
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Introduction to Unity and Basic C# Scripting
This course is part of Unity C# Scripting — Complete C# for Unity Game Development Specialization
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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What you'll learn
Understand the structure of C# scripts and the Unity environment.
Apply variables, loops, and functions to create basic game mechanics.
Analyze the impact of physics and user input on game object behaviors.
Create interactive gameplay elements like player controls, object interactions, and scene management using C#.
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce you to the Unity C# scripting environment and help you get started with downloading and installing Unity 2022. You will get an overview of what the course entails and how to set up Unity on your system for seamless development.
What's included
2 videos2 readings
In this module, we will explore the foundational concepts of C# scripting in Unity. You will learn about the structure of a C# script, how to create and manipulate variables, and use event functions. Additionally, we will dive into control statements, loops, and arrays, setting a solid base for more advanced scripting.
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17 videos
In this module, we will delve deeper into the core aspects of Unity C# programming. You'll learn how to search and manipulate GameObjects, handle input from the keyboard and mouse, and create physics-based interactions like shooting bullets or handling collisions. By the end, you'll have a stronger grasp of Unity's fundamental scripting functions.
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14 videos1 reading1 assignment
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Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.
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Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.