Game Programming Foundations II
Build on your skills in Unreal Engine and create a playable game with polished character interactions and levels.
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Build on your game design foundations
Build on your skills in Unreal Engine and create a playable game
In this 12-week program, you’ll continue building your skills in Unreal Engine. Learn how to design compelling player interactions, create advanced animation, and build decision trees for a polished, enjoyable game.
The Charlotte x Flatiron School difference:
Learn from game experts with real-world experience
Unreal Authorized Training Center and Academic Partner
Blizzard Entertainment training partner
Small group classes, 100% online
Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to move on to the Game Programming Capstone program
Program prerequisites: Game Programming Essentials, Game Programming Foundations I
Curriculum
Industry-focused online course to launch your career as a game programmer
Professional Game Programming in Unreal Engine - 12 weeks
In this program, you will tackle some more advanced uses of the Unreal Engine for a more complete picture of developing Unreal games, including character animations, particle effects, serialization, loading and streaming levels. Finish the program by developing your own fully playable game from scratch.
What you'll learn:
- How to fully explore the Unreal animation and cinematics systems
- Understand how saving, loading and serialization work
- Flesh out your playable game
Weekly breakdown:
- Third Program Introduction / Project Review
- Player Interactions - Events and Delegates
- Memory Management
- Level Loading and Streaming
- Advanced Animation & Sequencer
- Introduction to AI - Behavior Trees & Blackboards
- AI Continued - perceptions
- Introduction to Networking
- Networking continued
- Advanced Debugging
- Profiling and Optimization
- Putting it All Together
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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