Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine
This course is part of Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Design engaging game levels using professional techniques
Create comprehensive level design documentation
Implement levels in Unreal Engine through greyboxing
Apply level design theory to both single-player and multiplayer games
Master basic lighting and material setup in Unreal Engine
Develop effective playtesting strategies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.1 Hours PreRecorded video
9 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamentals of level design using Unreal Engine. Students learn essential concepts from game design theory to practical implementation, covering player engagement, flow mechanics, and spatial design. The curriculum progresses from theoretical foundations to hands-on development, teaching students how to create engaging gameplay spaces, document design intentions, and implement levels using Unreal Engine's tools. Through practical exercises in greyboxing and playtesting, learners develop skills in both single-player and multiplayer level design.
Level Design Fundamentals
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Design Theory for Specific Types
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Documenting Level Design
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Grayboxing in Unreal Engine
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate
Instructor
Multifaceted Game Designer and Educator Shaping the Industry
Lucas Pope, born in the late 1970s, has established himself as a prominent figure in the video game industry, known for his versatile skills and innovative approach to game design. His career spans various aspects of game development, including art, animation, and programming, but his true passion lies in game and level design. Pope's journey in the industry began with modding Quake, which led to the formation of Ratloop studio and the release of their first game, Malice. His expertise has been recognized by major companies, with Pope working at Naughty Dog where he significantly improved their GUI tools for the Uncharted series. Pope's most notable achievements are his critically acclaimed indie games Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn, both of which won the prestigious Seumas McNally Grand Prize. Beyond game development, Pope has made substantial contributions to game education, teaching at institutions such as the Art Institute of Portland, Massey University in New Zealand, and Art Center Pasadena. Currently, he serves on the board of the Laguna College of Art and Design, representing game development and continuing to shape the future of the industry through both his creative works and educational efforts.
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