UNITY FUNDAMENTALS BY ALAN THORN

Available on Lynda, online web learning platform, this comprehensive course provides a broad overview of the fundamentals of using Game Engine Unity.

Students are able to watch instructional videos alongside the transcript, and gain expert knowledge on how to utilise Unity to create their own experiences and games.

The course provides detailed knowledge on how to create your own Unity projects, utilising and navigating the Unity engine, using shortcuts and tools, as well as how to add new scenes and objects. In addition, I learned how to import custom assets from Blender as well as configure them for accurate collision with first person controls. The basics of lightings and materials for controlling how the surface of objects appear as well as how to control objects believably using hierarchies is also explored.

Also, the course was designed for students to prepare for the Unity Certified Developer programme and most certainly does fulfil its promise of increasing productivity when using Unity..

In closing, I would most definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants a strong introduction into the Game engine Unity. The course instructor provides such a clear, concise and knowledgeable overview and expert understanding of the engine and was a very informative and practical way to elevate my understanding of Unity. His additional courses provide a detailed understanding on how to use materials and lighting to create realistic scenes and will be a useful next step for students.