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Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development

This course is part of Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C# Specialization

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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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Beginner level

This beginner course requires basic computer skills, no prior game development or programming experience needed. All concepts will be explained.

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

This beginner course requires basic computer skills, no prior game development or programming experience needed. All concepts will be explained.

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Explain C# script structure and syntax; apply basic and advanced concepts in game development.

  • Analyze a 3D endless runner game and evaluate problem-solving strategies in game development.

  • Create a fully functional 3D endless runner game using Unity and C#.

Skills you'll gain

  • Software Installation
  • Development Testing
  • Development Environment
  • UI Components
  • Debugging
  • Unity Engine
  • Video Game Development
  • Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • C# (Programming Language)
  • Scripting
  • 3D Assets

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2 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Updated in May 2025.

This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into the exciting world of game development with this comprehensive Unity course. You'll start with a thorough introduction to Unity, including how to download, install, and set up Unity 2022. This foundation will prepare you for the hands-on experience of creating your first 3D Endless Runner game, where you'll learn to navigate the Unity interface and use its powerful tools to bring your game ideas to life. As you progress, you'll delve into the essentials of C# scripting, a critical skill for any Unity developer. The course covers everything from the basics of C# scripting and the structure of a C# script to more advanced topics like event functions, variables, and loops. Each video builds on the previous one, ensuring a solid understanding of C# programming within the Unity environment. By the end of the course, you'll have a functional 3D game and a strong grasp of Unity and C# scripting. This knowledge will empower you to continue developing games and exploring more advanced features of Unity. This course is ideal for aspiring game developers and programmers looking to learn Unity and C# scripting, with no prior experience necessary.

In this module, we will introduce the course objectives and the software used throughout the lessons. You'll learn how to install and set up Unity 2022, ensuring your environment is ready for game development.

What's included

2 videos2 readings

2 videos•Total 5 minutes
  • Introduction to the Specialization•1 minute
  • Installing and Setting Up Unity 2022•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course 'Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development'•10 minutes
  • Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through creating a simple 3D endless runner game. You'll learn to set up a game scene, implement core mechanics, and ensure the game runs smoothly.

What's included

1 video1 plugin

1 video•Total 47 minutes
  • Create a 3D Runner Game•47 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • Creating a Simple Android Game in Unity•15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into C# scripting, essential for Unity game development. You'll start with the basics of writing scripts, understand their structure, and explore various programming constructs such as variables, functions, and loops to control your game's behavior.

What's included

17 videos1 reading2 assignments1 plugin

17 videos•Total 187 minutes
  • Getting Started with C# Scripting in Unity•12 minutes
  • Understanding Structure of a C# Script•9 minutes
  • Event Functions in Unity C#•8 minutes
  • Variables in C#•9 minutes
  • Public Variables in Unity C#•5 minutes
  • The Update Function in Detail•8 minutes
  • Function Basics in C#•8 minutes
  • Functions with Parameters and Return Types in C#•16 minutes
  • If Else Statements in C#•17 minutes
  • More Conditions and Equality Checking•4 minutes
  • Boolean Variables in C#•11 minutes
  • Introduction to Arrays in Unity C#•16 minutes
  • More about Arrays in C#•16 minutes
  • Understanding For-Loops in C#•11 minutes
  • While Loops in C#•11 minutes
  • Learning For-Each Loops in C#•9 minutes
  • Switch Case Statements in C#•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development'•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
  • C# Scripting Basics for Unity•15 minutes

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