Unreal Engine:

Intro to Game Development

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 Tuesday, designed to take you from complete beginner to confident game developer.

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Dates and info:

Module 1 Release Date:

June 24th

Teaching:

10 On-Demand Modules

1:1 Coaching Sessions:

FOUR Coaching Sessions between you and a CG Pro Instructor!

Office Hours:

Monthly

Private Discussion Board:

Support for your projects and technical questions!

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Curriculum:

Module 1 - Unreal for Game Designers - Master level prototyping tools, basic materials, and custom meshes to build your game foundation

Module 2 - Intro to Blueprints in Unreal - Learn Blueprint fundamentals and create dynamic prefabs for interactive gameplay

Module 3 - Custom Player & Game Modes - Build your custom player character and set up input-triggered actions

Module 4 - World Interaction Mechanics - Use triggers, timelines, and Blueprint communication to create engaging level mechanics

Module 5 - Intro to User Interface - Design UI widgets for both popup interactions and permanent HUD elements

Module 6 - Interactables - Create overlap mechanics that connect player variables, UI, and conditional triggers

Module 7 - NPCs & AI - Add both friendly and aggressive non-player characters to populate your game world

Module 8 - Combat Mechanics - Implement basic combat systems to bring action to your game prototype

Module 9 - Level Design - Learn and apply industry best practices for compelling level design

Module 10 - Packaging & Playtesting - Build, package, and playtest your completed game for final presentation

Who this is for:

Gaming enthusiasts ready to turn their passion into practical development skills
Indie developers looking to bring their game ideas to life with professional tools
Creative professionals exploring game development as a new career path or skillset
Complete beginners who want to learn game development from the ground up

Outcomes:

Create a complete game prototype using Unreal Engine 5.6 from concept to playable build
Master Blueprint visual scripting to implement custom gameplay mechanics and player interactions
Design and build custom characters, NPCs, and AI systems for dynamic gameplay experiences
Develop user interfaces and interactive systems that enhance player engagement
Apply professional level design principles to create compelling game environments
Package and playtest your game to create a polished demo for your portfolio

What's Waiting For You Inside

20+ hours of comprehensive on-demand lectures you can access anytime, anywhere
Four personal 1:1 coaching sessions with expert CG Pro instructors for personalized guidance
AI-enhanced platform with smart search capabilities across all course content and materials
Hands-on project experience to build a complete, portfolio-ready game prototype
Official micro-credentials and certification from CG Pro, validated through our Epic Games partnership
6 Months of access to all course recordings and updated materials, extendable by purchasing an Inner Circle subscription