IGD17 :

introduction to
game development

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About the course

Step into the exciting world of game design and development with this value-packed Introduction to Game Development Course! This course provides you with an overview of the game development process through the practical use of tools and workflows that’ll teach you how to create and customise your own games. 

During this course, you’ll master the Unity game engine interface while learning how to create entry-level 2D & 3D games, as well as effects without any programming! You’ll also learn how to design game levels using the advanced tools and features Unity has to offer.

So what are you waiting for? Enrol now and start creating amazing games that you can brag about to your friends and family!

COURSE DETAILS

Course Code: N-IGD17

Duration: 12 Weeks

  • Course Starting Date: 14 September 2021
  • Saturdays 09:00 - 13:00

Prerequisites

Intrest in Game Development. 

  • Strong Computer literacy
  • English Language Aptitude: Spoken & Written

It's more than a course

The course includes important blender skills required by the industry, unique portfolio building and real world experience while studying.
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Course Starting Date

14 SEPTEMBER 2021

COURSE REGISTRATION

After we have made sure you are ready and have completed the forms, through our easy online process, you will be instructed to continue with the registration process with our college Registrar.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We are geared to provide the highest standard of assistance and support to our international students. Please navigate to the dedicated website page for International Students.

COURSE TUITION & FEES

We provide easy and flexible tuition payment options by means of Debit order, Stop order and discounted once-off payments. Request the latest course fees below.

Course Content

Week 1
There certainly are a lot of game engines out there and it can be overwhelming to choose one to specialise in. Get an overview of Game Development and Game Engines. Understand what you can create within Unity and an introduction to Unity 3D.
Week 2
Unity Playground is a framework to create 2D and it is perfect for making games in Unity without coding. In the first week you will get an introduction to Unity Playground to work with 2D Colliders and Rigidbody Components.
Week 3
In week 3, you will be able to let your imagination come to life by creating more 2D games using Unity Playground like a maze game and a simple adventure game.
Week 4
Explore the Unity 2D Game Kit, a collection of assets, tools, and systems that let you easily build advanced 2D games. You will be able to create a 2D platformer game and to place hazards and enemies in scenes.
Week 5
In week 5, you will be able to create 3D Game Objects. Adding a Rigidbody component to an object will put its motion under the control of Unity's physics engine. Even without adding any code, a Rigidbody object will be pulled downward by gravity and will react to collisions with incoming objects if the right Collider component is also present. This technique will alow you to create basic and challenging Puzzle Levels.
Week 6
Can you imagine playing a game without any sound effects or background music? Boring right, get to know how audio makes game design powerful. You will create and edit materials to create the perfect audio for your game.
Week 7
ProBuilder is a unique hybrid of 3D modeling and level design tools. It is a Unity in-editor prototyping tool that has everything you need to block out your level and create new game worlds in the blink of an eye.
Week 8
Creating a 3D game project - Introduction to the 3D Game Kit - Adding the Player to your game.
Week 9
Knowing how to work with 3D game objects, you will now go beyond the ground work to add the player to your game through adding enemies to the level and by creating respawn checkpoints.
Week 10
Get the skills to restore health to the player and create awesome scene transitions.
Week 11
Get the skills to simulate moving liquids, smoke, clouds, flames, magic spells, and a whole slew of other effects with the Particle System in Unity.
Week 12
Finally, turn your game into. aplace where people can spend hours getting lost in through building a 2D and 3D game level using the provided assets.
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To apply at EMENDY you need to first click on the Apply button above and complete the application form. 

Once your application has been received, we will contact you and request a copy of your ID. 

Our college registrar will then be in contact to get the remainder of the documentation which includes a copy of your payees ID and proof of income. We will send you the contract to complete and the invoice for the course fee. Once we have received your signed documents your seat is secured at EMENDY for the next intake.

All course registrations close 2 weeks before the course starting date. Late registrations will be open until the course starting date at an additional fee. 

For all short courses and workshops no matric certificate is required.

EMENDY doesn’t offer any accommodation but being situated in Hatfield, Pretoria and being surrounded by many universities, colleges and educational institutions there are many accommodation options available. We can provide you with a list of places should you require it.

This short course run from 15:00 – 17:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays.