Game Design Foundations II
Build on your skills in Unreal Engine and create an original, playable shooter game
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Build on your game design foundations
Further your skills in Unreal Engine and create an incredible game
This course focuses on designing and creating using the Unreal Engine. Building on prior knowledge of game design and Unreal, you'll learn to take a game from concept to a fully playable level. The goal is to develop a polished game to showcase in your portfolio.
The Charlotte x Flatiron School difference:
Learn from game experts with real-world experience
Small group classes
We are an Unreal Authorized Training Center and Academic Partner
Blizzard Entertainment training partner
Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to move on to the Game Design Capstone program
Program prerequisites: Game Design Essentials, Game Design Foundations I
Curriculum
Industry-focused online course to launch your career as a game designer
Professional Game Design and Implementation - 12 weeks
In this program, learn how to design and create AAA quality combat and action games for PC and consoles. You'll take your game from idea to designing the game systems, designing levels, and implementing it into Unreal Engine so that others can play. You'll have all the assets and tools you need to build a game, even if you are not an artist or programmer.
What you'll learn:
- Create a compelling shooter project in Unreal Engine
- Design and create amazing combat in action games
- Implement complex AI in Unreal
- Design complex objects in the game which players can use
Portfolio projects: Shooter project GDD, and UE shooter project prototype
Weekly Breakdown:
- Worldbuilding
- Stories to Quests
- Map Layout
- Combat in Levels
- Landscapes
- FPS Prototyping
- A.I. in Levels
- FPS Mechanics
- Object Systems
- Interactions In Levels
- Implementing Quests
- Player Gameplay
Tuition
Upfront - Save 10%
$4,500
Pay as You Go
$5,000
3 monthly payments of $1,667
FAQs
Yes, all programs offered by UNC Charlotte + Flatiron are delivered entirely online. This format provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to learn from anywhere while balancing other commitments. The online experience includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors, collaborative projects, and comprehensive support services to ensure a rich and engaging learning journey.
Your monthly financed payment is based on your credit score. The amount shown reflects the lowest possible rate. To explore your financing options, schedule a call with an admissions representative today.
Our programs are not currently set up to accept military benefits, such as the GI Bill, as a form of payment directly from the student at this time. However, if your military benefits can be arranged to pay the school directly, this may be an option in rare cases.
No, you do not need a college degree to enroll in our programs. A high school diploma or GED is the only educational requirement. Our programs are designed to be accessible to a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds.
No, we do not accept FAFSA or traditional financial aid for our programs. However, we do offer loans for full-time students, as well as interest-free installment plans and upfront payment options for everyone else. Please contact us for more details about these flexible payment options.
It is occasionally possible to skip the Essentials program and go directly to Foundations I. However, we highly recommend that most students do not skip Essentials as it covers a tremendous amount of information and skills that will be used throughout the entire career pathway program and will require some catching up if skipped. The Essentials program is still difficult and covers a great deal of material that is necessary for proceeding in the following programs and won't be reviewed in Foundations. All of the future program material will build upon the essentials. If you would like to be considered to enter directly into the Foundations-level programs, you'll be required to submit materials demonstrating your proficiency in the materials covered in the Essentials program.
Nope! This program is designed for complete beginners—no experience required.
Yes! Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, you will receive a Credly digital badge from UNC Charlotte and a completion certificate from Flatiron School. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Thousands of our community members use their program certificates and badges to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. This curriculum is powered by Flatiron School, whose programs are well-regarded by top employers. Many of these top employers contribute to our curriculum, hire our community, and partner with us to train their own teams.
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