Unreal Engine Fundamentals

Epic Games via Coursera

Go to Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/unreal-engine-fundamentals

Syllabus

Introduction to Unreal Engine

In this introductory module, we lay the groundwork for your Unreal Engine 5 journey by guiding you through the essential setup and familiarizing you with the core interfaces and workflow. You'll learn how to install UE5, navigate the editor's UI, manage assets and content, integrate with Quixel Bridge for high-quality scans, and dive into creating basic materials. By the end, you'll have a strong foundation in UE5's fundamentals, preparing you for more advanced topics.

Introduction to world building

This module covers the fundamentals of world building in Unreal Engine 5, including terrain sculpting, landscape material creation, foliage placement, water system tools, and asset management techniques. Gain practical skills in creating immersive environments, from sculpting landmasses to procedurally populating scenes with foliage, blending materials, and placing meshes effectively.

Introduction to lighting and sound

This module equips you with fundamental skills in lighting and audio for Unreal Engine 5 projects. Explore various lighting techniques, from basic light setup to next-gen technology systems like Lumen, ensuring visually stunning environments. Additionally, the module covers essential audio features, including audio asset management, sound design, and tools for creating immersive soundscapes.

Introduction to collaboration and sharing

This module covers the essentials of collaboration and sharing in Unreal Engine 5, with a focus on version control using Perforce's Helix system and techniques for efficient asset management across projects. Gain practical skills in setting up version control, managing file revisions, and resolving conflicts. Learn how to streamlining workflows through asset migration and share your project with simple packaging.

Unreal Engine fundamentals: Final project

In this final project, you will apply everything you’ve learned in the course to create a compelling and immersive 3D environment in Unreal Engine 5, referred to as your "Unreal Paradise." This task will involve landscape creation, asset integration, lighting, and audio implementation to bring your scene to life. The use of source control is highly encouraged but is optional and will not be used as a marking or grading criteria for successful completion of this final project.