2023-2024 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FILM 2300 - GFA Fundamentals of Unreal Engine


Introduction to Unreal Engine provides students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to utilize Unreal Engine for game development and virtual production at an entry level. Unreal Engine is one of the worlds most advanced tools for realtime 3D visuals and interactive experiences. Students will have the opportunity to create either their own game or a mock virtual production environment. Every class will also include a series of smaller in-class projects to provide students with additional practice using the different systems and editors within Unreal Engine. Topics include, but are not limited to, gameplay scripting, building levels/sets, cinematics, realtime vfx, optimization, user interfaces, and animation. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the processes and life cycles involved within both industries, be able to analyze games and film from a technical standpoint, and create their own games and sets within Unreal Engine. Contact hours: Class - 4.5, Lab- 1.5. Credit hours: 6