Game Development
Understanding game development concepts and tools.
Introduction to game engines like Unity, Sandbox or Unreal Engine.
Module 1
Course Study Plan
Month 1: Introduction to Game Development
Week 1-2: Overview of Game Development
Understanding the game development process
Exploring different game genres
Introduction to game engines
Week 3-4: Basics of Programming for Games
Fundamentals of programming languages (e.g., C#, Python)
Variables, data types, and control structures
Setting up a development environment
Week 5-6: Introduction to Unity
Getting started with the Unity game engine
Navigating the Unity interface
Creating a simple game project
Month 2: Game Design Principles
Week 1-2: Principles of Game Design
Core concepts of game design
Player experience and engagement
Understanding game mechanics
Week 3-4: Storytelling in Games
Crafting narratives for games
Character development and world-building
Interactive storytelling techniques
Week 5-6: Level Design Basics
Designing game levels and environments
Flow and pacing in level design
Incorporating challenges and rewards
Month 3: 2D Game Development
Week 1-2: Introduction to 2D Game Development
Basics of 2D game graphics
Sprite creation and animation
Building a 2D game project in Unity
Week 3-4: 2D Physics and Collision Detection
Implementing physics in 2D games
Handling collisions and interactions
Creating realistic movement and dynamics
Week 5-6: 2D Game Project
Students work on a 2D game project
Instructor guidance and feedback
Presentation of 2D game projects
Month 4: 3D Game Development
Week 1-2: Introduction to 3D Game Development
Basics of 3D modeling and rendering
Navigating 3D space in Unity
Creating a 3D game project
Week 3-4: 3D Animation and Rigging
Rigging characters and objects
Animating 3D models
Implementing character controllers
Week 5-6: 3D Game Project
Students work on a 3D game project
Instructor guidance and feedback
Presentation of 3D game projects
Month 5: Game Development Tools and Techniques
Week 1-2: Game Development Tools
Introduction to game development software (e.g., Blender)
Audio integration and sound design
Special effects and particle systems
Week 3-4: User Interface (UI) Design
Designing and implementing game UI
Creating interactive menus
User experience (UX) considerations
Week 5-6: Multiplayer Game Development
Basics of multiplayer game architecture
Networking and synchronization in games
Developing a simple multiplayer game
Month 6: Final Projects and Certification
Week 1-2: Final Project Briefing
Students receive final project instructions
Choosing a game development project
Planning and scoping the final project
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Students work on their final game projects
Instructor guidance and feedback
Troubleshooting and refining projects
Week 5-6: Project Presentation and Certification
Students present their final game projects
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Career guidance and next steps in game development
Course Fee Admission 3000 PKR + 1500 PKR Per Month
Module 2
Month 1: Advanced Unity Features and Scripting
Week 1-2: Advanced Scripting in Unity
Understanding advanced C# features
ScriptableObjects and advanced programming patterns
Exploring custom editor tools
Week 3-4: Shader Programming
Introduction to shader languages (e.g., HLSL)
Writing and applying custom shaders
Visual effects and post-processing
Week 5-6: Unity Asset Store Integration
Leveraging assets from the Unity Asset Store
Customizing and optimizing third-party assets
Integrating plugins for enhanced functionality
Month 2: Advanced Gameplay Mechanics
Week 1-2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Games
Implementing advanced AI behaviors
Pathfinding algorithms
AI decision trees and state machines
Week 3-4: Advanced Animation Techniques
Blend trees and animation layers
Inverse kinematics (IK) in character animation
Dynamic and procedural animations
Week 5-6: Interactive Storytelling and Dialogues
Branching narratives and dialog systems
Creating interactive story-driven gameplay
Player choices and consequences
Month 3: Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Development
Week 1-2: Introduction to VR/AR
Basics of virtual and augmented reality
VR/AR hardware and devices
Setting up a VR/AR development environment
Week 3-4: Building VR/AR Experiences
Developing immersive VR environments
Interaction design in VR/AR
Testing and optimizing for different platforms
Week 5-6: VR/AR Project
Students work on a VR/AR development project
Instructor guidance and feedback
Presentation of VR/AR projects
Month 4: Advanced Multiplayer Game Development
Week 1-2: Networked Physics and Synchronization
Synchronizing physics in multiplayer games
Reducing lag and latency
Handling player interactions in a networked environment
Week 3-4: Game Server Development
Basics of game server architecture
Implementing server-side game logic
Scaling game servers for multiplayer experiences
Week 5-6: Multiplayer Game Optimization
Load balancing and server performance
Player authentication and security
Playtesting and debugging in a multiplayer environment
Month 5: Game Monetization and Publishing
Week 1-2: Monetization Strategies
In-app purchases and microtransactions
Ad-based revenue models
Designing fair and engaging monetization systems
Week 3-4: Game Analytics and User Engagement
Implementing analytics tools in games
Understanding player behavior
Strategies for user retention and engagement
Week 5-6: Game Publishing and Marketing
Submitting games to app stores and platforms
Creating marketing materials and strategies
Building a community around a game
Month 6: Final Projects and Certification
Week 1-2: Final Project Briefing
Students receive final project instructions
Choosing an advanced game development project
Planning and scoping the final project
Week 3-4: Project Execution
Students work on their final game projects
Instructor guidance and feedback
Troubleshooting and refining projects
Week 5-6: Project Presentation and Certification
Students present their advanced game projects
Certification awarded upon successful completion
Career guidance and next steps in advanced game development
Course Fee 5000 Admission + 3000 PKR Per Month