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Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

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Unreal Engine: Design & Build 3D Game Worlds for Beginners

This course is part of Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

This project-driven course introduces beginners to the foundational tools and workflows used in Unreal Engine for designing and building immersive 3D game environments. Through hands-on practice and structured modules, learners will progressively identify, navigate, manipulate, construct, enhance, and compare key elements of Unreal Engine’s level design and game development framework.

Starting with engine setup and interface mastery, the course leads into practical viewport control and scene organization. Learners will then apply transformation tools, construct modular levels, and implement prop placement and lighting to refine game spaces. The course concludes with a cross-engine comparison of Unreal Engine and Unity, giving learners the ability to distinguish workflows and configure project settings confidently. By the end of the course, learners will have built and polished a playable 3D level while developing a strong conceptual and technical foundation in professional game development practices.

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This module provides learners with a foundational understanding of Unreal Engine 4.0, beginning with its installation and interface navigation. Learners will explore the system requirements, install and configure the engine using the Epic Games Launcher, create basic projects, and interact with the core elements of the Unreal workspace. Through guided walkthroughs, they will gain confidence in moving through viewports, identifying key interface components, and differentiating between various project and viewport settings. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to begin building and exploring 3D environments within Unreal Engine.

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8 videos3 assignments

8 videosTotal 66 minutes

Introduction to Unreal Engine 4.08 minutes
Requirement and Installation of Unreal Engine5 minutes
Introduction About Epic Game Launcher10 minutes
Creating a Project in Epic Game Launcher10 minutes
Navigate The View Ports in Unreal Engine7 minutes
Navigate The View Ports in Unreal Engine Continues6 minutes
Parts of the Interface11 minutes
Different Types of View Ports9 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Introduction and Installation10 minutes
Viewports and Interface Basics10 minutes
Graded - Getting Started with Unreal Engine30 minutes

This module introduces learners to the essential tools and processes for constructing a basic game level in Unreal Engine. Starting with manipulation techniques like translation, rotation, and scaling, learners will gain practical skills in scene organization using the World Outliner. They will then advance to creating and configuring new levels, positioning lighting and Player Start elements, and blocking out scenes using basic geometry. This module builds a critical foundation for environment setup and level design within Unreal Engine’s visual editor.

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6 videos3 assignments

6 videosTotal 55 minutes

Reflection Translation and Rotation of the Tool9 minutes
Details About the Out Linear10 minutes
Details About the Out Linear Continues9 minutes
Creating a New Level in Unreal Engine9 minutes
Example Creating a New Level in Unreal Engine9 minutes
Example Creating a New Level in Unreal Engine Continues8 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Tools and Scene Setup10 minutes
Level Creation Techniques10 minutes
Graded - Building and Structuring a Level30 minutes

This module equips learners with the skills to refine their game environments and understand cross-engine development fundamentals. It begins by guiding learners through the process of polishing a basic level using lighting, props, alignment, and visual enhancement techniques to improve realism and immersion. The module then shifts focus to comparing Unreal Engine and Unity, highlighting the differences in workflows, scripting systems, and object management. Finally, it explores key project settings in both engines, helping learners understand how to configure core development parameters like rendering, input, and platform deployment.