Syllabus

Syllabus we covered

Module 1

Introduction to Game Development

Overview of Game Development

History and evolution of video games
Types and genres of games
The game development process

Game Design Principles

Elements of game design (storytelling, mechanics, dynamics)
Game design documentation (GDD)
Introduction to game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine)

Module 2

Getting Started with Unity

Unity Interface and Basics

Installing Unity and setting up the environment
Overview of the Unity interface
Creating and managing projects

Basic Unity Scripting

Introduction to C# for Unity
Writing and attaching scripts
Basic gameplay mechanics (movement, input handling)

Module 3

Game Assets and Environments

Working with 2D Assets

Importing and managing sprites
Creating 2D environments and levels
Animation basics (animators and animation controllers)

Working with 3D Assets

Importing and managing 3D models
Creating 3D environments
Lighting and shading basics

Module 4

Game Mechanics and Interactivity

Physics and Collisions

Understanding Unity’s physics engine
Implementing collision detection and response
Rigidbody components and physics materials

User Input and Controls

Handling keyboard and mouse inpu
Creating custom controls
Implementing UI elements (buttons, sliders, menus)

Module 5

Advanced Scripting and Gameplay

Advanced C# Scripting

Object-oriented programming concepts
Inheritance and polymorphism
ScriptableObjects and custom inspectors

AI and Game Logic

Basics of artificial intelligence in games
Implementing NPC behavior
Pathfinding and navigation meshes

Module 6

Audio and Sound Design

Integrating Audio

Importing and managing audio assets
Playing sound effects and music
Using Unity’s audio mixer

Advanced Audio Techniques

3D spatial audio
Audio effects and mixing
Adaptive and interactive audio

Module 7

User Interface Design

UI Basics

Designing and implementing UI elements
Working with Unity’s UI system
Responsive design for different screen sizes

Advanced UI Techniques

Animating UI elements
Creating HUDs (Heads-Up Displays) and overlays
Implementing menus and navigation

Module 8

Multiplayer and Networking

Introduction to Networking

Basics of multiplayer game design
Understanding networked game architecture
Implementing local multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Introduction to network programming
Using Unity’s networking API (Mirror, Photon)
Synchronizing game state across clients

Module 9

Optimization and Testing

Game Optimization Techniques

Performance profiling and analysis
Optimizing graphics and assets
Memory management and garbage collection

Testing and Debugging

Debugging tools and techniques
Writing and running unit tests
Quality assurance and playtesting

Module 10

Final Project and Deployment

Project Development

Planning and starting the final project
Iterative development and feedback
Preparing for deployment

Final Project Presentation

Students present their final projects
Feedback and discussion
Deploying games to different platforms (PC, mobile, web)
Assessment and Evaluation
Module-based assignments and quizzes
Mid-course project
Final project and presentation