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Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

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Course Summary

Learn the basics of programming in Unity, one of the most popular game engines. This course covers fundamental concepts and techniques of programming in C# and using Unity tools.

Key Learning Points

Gain hands-on experience in programming with Unity
Learn to create 2D and 3D games using Unity
Master C# programming language
Create a portfolio of games to showcase your skills

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €28,000 - €45,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €28,000 - €45,000
- USA: $50,000 - $150,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $110,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €28,000 - €45,000
- USA: $50,000 - $150,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop a strong foundation in programming with C#
Create 2D and 3D games using Unity
Build a portfolio of games to showcase your skills to potential employers

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of programming concepts
Familiarity with Unity game engine

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online Self-paced
Video Lectures
Hands-on Projects

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Description

This course is all about starting to learn how to develop video games using the C# programming language and the Unity game engine on Windows or Mac. Why use C# and Unity instead of some other language and game engine? Well, C# is a really good language for learning how to program and then programming professionally. Also, the Unity game engine is very popular with indie game developers; Unity games were downloaded 16,000,000,000 times in 2016! Finally, C# is one of the programming languages you can use in the Unity environment.

This course doesn't assume you have any previous programming experience. Don't worry if you've never written code before; we'll start at the very beginning and work our way up to building small games by the end of the course. Throughout the course you'll learn core programming concepts that apply to lots of programming languages, including C#, and you'll also learn how to apply those concepts when you develop games. Computer programming is really fun in general, and programming games is even better! Caution: Beginning (assuming no prior programming knowledge) is not the same as easy (not hard to do). Learning to program IS hard to do, especially since this course is essentially the first half of a freshman-level college course. Meeting the course challenges while you master the material will be rewarding to you, but doing that will require hard work and maybe even a few expletives along the way. Module 1: Write your first C# console application and Unity script and learn how we store data in our programs Module 2: Learn how we use classes and objects to implement our code Module 3: Learn the basics of Unity 2D games and discover how we make decisions in our code Module 4: Get and use player input in your Unity games Module 5: Complete final peer review and take "Final Exam" “Unity” is a trademark or registered trademark of Unity Technologies or its affiliates in the U.S. and elsewhere. This course is an independent work and is not sponsored by, authorized by, or affiliated with Unity Technologies or its affiliates

Outline

Starting to Program
Course Introduction
Navigating a Coursera Course
Meet the Instructor (optional)
Lesson Introduction
Picking Your Development Environment
Your First Console App in MonoDevelop
Your First Console App in Visual Studio
Your First Unity Script
Lesson Introduction
Bits and Bytes
Data Types, Variables, and Constants
Integer Data Types
Floating Point Data Types
Reading Documentation
Dr. T's Book
Setting Up Your Development Environment
Course Topic Index
Lecture Code
Exercise Code
Unity Failed To Load Window Layout Error
Running the Course Software
Exercise 1: Writing Your First Console Application
Exercise 2: Writing Your First Unity Script
Your First C# Code Lecture Code
Exercise 3: Declaring and Using Variables
Exercise 4: Calculating with Integers
Exercise 5: Declaring and Using Variables and Constants
Exercise 6: Trigonometry with Floats
Exercise 7: Calculations and Rounding
Data Types, Variables, and Constants Lecture Code
It's All Greek to Me Solution
Bits and Bytes
Data Types

Classes and Objects
Lesson Introduction
Introduction to Classes and Objects
Using a Class: Constructor
Using a Class: Properties
Using a Class: Methods
Classes and Objects in Unity
Exercise 8: Rolling the Dice
Exercise 9: Look at the Cards
Classes and Objects Lecture Code
Nothing Like Blackjack Solution

Unity 2D Basics and Selection
Lesson Introduction
The Unity Editor
Sprites and Game Objects
Unity's Component System
Scripts as Components
Debugging a Unity Script in MonoDevelop
Debugging a Unity Script in Visual Studio
2D Physics
Colliders and Physics Materials, Part 1
Colliders and Physics Materials, Part 2
Prefabs
Lesson Introduction
Booleans
If Statements
Switch Statements
Timers
Spawning Teddies
Tagged Destruction
Exercise 10: Unity Basics
Exercise 11: Growing Teddies
Exercise 12: Move That Game Object
Exercise 13: More Unity Practice
Unity 2D Basics Lecture Code
Exercise 14: Jump That Game Object
Exercise 15: If and Switch Statements
Exercise 16: Shrink and Grow
Exercise 17: Teddy Bear Explosions
Selection Lecture Code
Rock of Ages Unity Project
Number Characteristics Solution

Unity Input
Lesson Introduction
Mouse Location Processing
Working for the Clampdown
Mouse Button Processing
The Input Manager
Mouse Button Processing Revisited
Stop the Madness
Keyboard Processing
Gamepad Processing
Finishing Up
Exercise 18: Mouse Jumping
Exercise 19: Spawn and Explode
Exercise 20: Finally, a Driving Game
Unity Input Lecture Code
Shipbuilding 101 Unity Project
Final Exam

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews for Introduction to Programming Unity course on Coursera. Overall, users had positive experiences with the course content and instructor expertise. Many users appreciated the hands-on approach to learning and the thoroughness of the material covered. One key aspect that users thought was good was the practical examples and exercises provided throughout the course.

Pros from User Reviews

Thorough and well-organized course material
Expertise of the instructor
Hands-on approach to learning
Practical examples and exercises provided
Access to course materials after completion

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the pace of the course to be too slow
Limited opportunities for interaction with the instructor or other students
Course may be too basic for those with prior programming experience
Some technical difficulties with the online platform
Lack of guidance on how to apply concepts to real-world projects

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