Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the world of game development with Unity by learning to create both 2D and 3D games from scratch. With hands-on projects, you’ll gain a practical understanding of Unity and its features. Through immersive lessons, you’ll explore key game development tools, starting from setting up Unity to building complex game mechanics. By completing various game projects, such as a Carrot Collector game, 3D Dodging game, and Block Dodger Android game, you'll gain vital skills in scripting, gameplay design, and UI development. As you advance, you will build a solid foundation for developing Android games, integrating features like scoring systems, player controllers, and ads for monetization. You will also learn how to improve gameplay with dynamic elements, control mechanisms, and even 3D maze design. This course's structured approach guides you through real-world applications, ensuring that you understand the core concepts of game development. This course is perfect for beginners and aspiring game developers eager to learn Unity. The course progresses from basic setup and scripting to advanced game features, making it suitable for both novice creators and those looking to refine their skills. No prior experience in Unity or game development is required, but a general understanding of programming basics would be helpful. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently develop both 2D and 3D games in Unity, integrate user interfaces, implement game mechanics, and even monetize your games using video ads

• Master Unity's interface and development environment
• Develop interactive 2D and 3D gameplay systems
• Integrate player movement and game interactions
• Monetize games using Unity Ads

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read English instructions and complete short exercises