Game Development

Schedule: 3 times a week

Month 1: Introduction to Game Design and Programming

Week 1-2: Game Design Fundamentals

· Overview of game design principles

· Understanding game mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics

· Game genres and player experience

· Setting up the game development environment (Unity/Unreal Engine)

· Basics of C# (for Unity) or Blueprints (for Unreal Engine)

· Building simple 2D games: Characters, movement, and collisions

· Creating and importing game assets (2D sprites, 3D models)

· Introduction to level design and environment creation

· Lighting and camera setups in games

Week 7-8: Game Physics and Interactions

· Implementing game physics (gravity, friction, forces)

· Player controls, animations, and interactions

· Creating in-game UI elements (HUD, menus)

· Transitioning from 2D to 3D game development

· Understanding 3D models, textures, and materials

· Working with 3D physics and collision detection

· Introduction to multiplayer game development (networking, lobbies)

· AI for game characters (pathfinding, decision-making)

· Creating enemy behaviors and NPC interactions

Week 12-14: Capstone Game Development Project

· Developing a complete game from concept to execution

· Incorporating game mechanics, levels, and AI

· Debugging and testing the game

· Preparing the game for deployment (Steam, App Store, Play Store)

· Building a portfolio for game developers

· Presenting the final game and receiving feedback