Unity: Design & Build Procedural Hex Maps

This advanced Unity course empowers learners to design, construct, and enhance interactive hexagonal maps using procedural generation techniques. Through six structured modules, participants will progressively apply, analyze, and synthesize concepts such as hex geometry, mesh triangulation, elevation control, and Perlin noise implementation to build dynamic terrain systems. Each module integrates hands-on practice with theoretical explanations, encouraging learners to evaluate map behavior, organize modular code structures, and develop reusable systems for real-time applications. Starting with foundational grid construction, learners will explore advanced concepts including slope classification, vertex perturbation, and neighbor-based logic for terrain transitions. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to engineer visually engaging, data-driven hex maps tailored for games, simulations, and strategic environments. This course is ideal for intermediate-to-advanced Unity developers seeking to elevate their procedural generation capabilities and demonstrate mastery in terrain system development through performance-optimized and visually rich hexagonal designs

• Apply and analyze hex geometry and mesh triangulation concepts
• Use Perlin noise to build dynamic terrain systems
• Evaluate map behavior and organize modular code structures
• Develop reusable real-time application systems
• Explore slope classification and vertex perturbation
• Implement neighbor-based logic for terrain transitions

• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short practice activities