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Unreal Engine 4: The Complete Beginner's Course
on-demand course

Unreal Engine 4: The Complete Beginner's Course

with David Nixon
June 2018
Beginner
10h 11m
English
Packt Publishing
Closed Captioning available in English

Overview

In this 10-hour course, you'll embark on a journey to learn video game development from scratch using Unreal Engine 4. Starting from the basics, the course will guide you through creating environments, scripting gameplay logic, and more without prior programming knowledge.

What I will be able to do after this course

  • Set up Unreal Engine 4 to create new game projects efficiently.
  • Craft detailed and interactive environments for immersive gameplay.
  • Implement character controls and gameplay logic with Blueprint scripting.
  • Design user interfaces and integrate menus and HUDs using UMG Editor.
  • Incorporate audio elements like sound effects and background music into your games.

Course Instructor(s)

David Nixon is an experienced instructor with a deep understanding of Unreal Engine and game development. His approachable teaching style ensures that even beginners can confidently learn game development. With a passion for empowering developers, David brings clarity and practical skills to every lesson.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for newcomers to game development who are keen on creating their own video games. It suits individuals with basic computer skills but no prior programming knowledge. Ideal learners are aspiring developers looking to gain foundational game design skills. Those interested in leveraging Unreal Engine 4 to create compelling game experiences will find this course particularly valuable.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789537086