Unity 2D Games

Explore the exciting world of game design and programming with Unity! These beginner-friendly courses are designed to teach students the fundamentals of game development while building fun and interactive projects. With hands-on lessons and real-world applications, students will learn to create their own games and bring their ideas to life using Unity's powerful tools.

Unit 1: 2D Beginner: Adventure Game

Step into the world of 2D game development by creating an adventure game from scratch! This unit introduces students to Unity's beginner-friendly tools and workflows, focusing on how to build and design engaging 2D gameplay experiences.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand the Unity interface and how to set up a 2D game project.
• Create and animate 2D characters, environments, and objects.
• Implement basic game mechanics like movement, item collection, and interactions.
• Learn how to use Unity’s Tilemap system for building 2D levels.
• Add sound effects, music, and polish to bring your adventure game to life.

By the end of this unit, students will have created a fully functional 2D adventure game and gained confidence in their Unity skills.

Unit 2: Create a 2D Roguelike Game

Level up your skills by creating a 2D roguelike game, a genre known for its randomized levels and replayability. This unit introduces more advanced programming concepts and game design techniques to deepen your understanding of Unity.

What you’ll learn:

• Implement procedural generation to create randomized game levels.
• Design challenging enemies with AI behaviors.
• Add player stats, health systems, and power-ups to enhance gameplay.
• Use Unity’s C# scripting to create dynamic and interactive game mechanics.
• Optimize performance for a smooth and enjoyable player experience.

By the end of this unit, students will have built a complete roguelike game, showcasing their creativity and technical skills.

Unit 3: Jr Programmer: Learn to Create with Code

This unit focuses on teaching programming fundamentals through Unity’s coding environment. Perfect for beginners, it provides a strong foundation in C# programming for game development. Students will learn to use code to create interactive games and bring their ideas to life.

What you’ll learn:

• Write C# code to control game objects, player movement, and interactions.
• Understand programming concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions.
• Explore Unity’s physics system to create realistic interactions, such as collisions and gravity.
• Build mini-games to reinforce core coding skills.
• Debug and troubleshoot code to solve challenges and improve gameplay.

This unit is ideal for students who want to develop their coding skills while working on fun, interactive projects within Unity.

Why Take These Courses?

These Unity courses provide a comprehensive introduction to 2D game development and programming. By completing all units, students will:

• Gain hands-on experience in game design and development.
• Learn industry-standard tools and workflows used by professional game developers.
• Build an impressive portfolio of games, from adventure games to roguelike games.
• Develop problem-solving and coding skills that can be applied to future projects.

Whether you're new to programming or looking to expand your Unity skills, these courses offer an engaging and practical way to start your game development journey!