UNREAL ENGINE:
Intro to Game Development
Taught in Unreal Engine 5.6
Transform your passion for gaming into a career-launching skillset. This comprehensive 10-module course takes complete beginners through creating a fully realized game prototype in Unreal Engine 5.6—no prior experience required.
Led by John Waynick, Senior Tech Artist with 20+ years in games and film, you'll master everything from Blueprint scripting and character creation to combat mechanics and level design. By course completion, you'll have a polished game demo ready for your portfolio.
What You'll Build:
- Custom player characters and NPCs with AI behavior
- Interactive game mechanics and user interfaces
- Combat systems and level design fundamentals
- A complete, playable game prototype for your demo reel
Course Format: 10 On-Demand Modules released every Wednesday, designed to take you from complete beginner to confident game developer.
Ready to turn your gaming passion into professional skills?
Course Info
Duration: 10 Modules (25+ hours)
Course Format: Self-study Modules, provided by week
1:1 Coaching Sessions: Four Meetings with an Instructor!
Q&A/Support: Discussion Forum in CG Pro's Platform
Prerequisites: Completion of CG Pro's UE: Fundamentals course, or equivalent knowledge
+ Badge on Completion
+ Six-Months of On Demand Access, Extendable Through Purchase of CG Pro's Inner Circle
+ With Unreal: Fundamentals, students will get a Connectors Badge and Certificate
*Please contact Admissions for details.
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS/MENTORS
John Waynick
Senior Tech Artist & Unreal Authorized Instructor
CURRICULUM
MODULE 01:
Unreal for Game Designers
Master level prototyping tools, basic materials, and custom meshes to build your game foundation
MODULE 02:
Intro to Blueprints in Unreal
Learn visual scripting fundamentals and create dynamic prefabs using Blueprint's node-based programming system
MODULE 03:
Custom Player & Game Modes
Set up custom player characters with enhanced input actions, movement mechanics, and animated abilities
MODULE 04:
World Interaction Mechanics
Build interactive level elements using triggers, timelines, and Blueprint communication for dynamic gameplay
MODULE 05:
Intro to User Interface
Create HUD elements and interactive UI systems using UMG for health bars, dialogs, and player feedback
MODULE 06:
Interactables
Develop collection mechanics and interaction systems that respond to player input and trigger events
MODULE 07:
NPCs & AI
Design AI characters with patrol behaviors, aggro systems, and navigation for both friendly and enemy NPCs
MODULE 08:
Combat Mechanics
Implement melee and ranged combat systems with weapons, animations, and damage dealing mechanics
MODULE 09:
Level Design
Combine all learned mechanics into cohesive, well-paced levels using professional design principles
MODULE 10:
Packaging & Playtesting
Optimize, build, and package your completed game for distribution and player testing
WHAT YOU GET
CONTENT DELIVERY:
Pre-Recorded Video Lectures
- Bite-sized video topics (8-16 minutes per video) for optimal learning
- All content regularly updated
- Updates guaranteed within six months whenever engine changes impact course topics
- Structured curriculum designed for both beginners and experienced Game Devs
PREMIUM SUPPORT PACKAGE:
Four 1-on-1 Live Mentoring Sessions
- Direct individualized access to Unreal Engine experts
- Personalized guidance tailored to your specific projects
- Problem-solving sessions for technical and creative challenges
- Sessions recorded for your reference
LIVE COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Ongoing Support
- Direct access to Unreal Engine experts and fellow students
- 6-Month Access to Active Discussion/Question Board (*Long-Term Access Available through CG Pro's Inner Circle)
- Sessions recorded for your reference (and added to the Course Database)
- Note: No personal information or NDA content should be shared during sessions
AI SEARCH PLATFORM:
Platform searchable by topic or AI Question Tool
- Returns the exact moment in each video that answers your question.
- No more scrubbing or wasted time- just a direct path to the answers you seek.
- Full access to all course recordings for 6 months
- Extension available through Inner Circle membership renewal
SUCCESS STORY
