Course Summary
Learn how to create stunning pixel art for video games with this course. You'll be introduced to the basics of pixel art and game design, and will learn how to create your own characters, backgrounds, and animations.Key Learning Points
- Learn the basics of pixel art and game design
- Create your own characters, backgrounds, and animations
- Discover unorthodox techniques for creating stunning pixel art
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Create stunning pixel art for video games
- Understand the basics of game design and development
- Develop your own style and techniques for creating pixel art
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic drawing skills
- Familiarity with digital art tools
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures and hands-on exercises
- Access to course materials for life
Similar Courses
- Game Design and Development
- Introduction to Game Development
- Game Programming with Unity
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Derek Yu
- Paul Robertson
- Eevee
Related Books
Description
This course is aimed to give you the tools and knowledge you need to start creating simple art for video games made in the Unity game engine. Through the aesthetic of pixel art we will explore artistic principals like shape language, color theory, and composition as well as show you a step by step workflow for creating assets that you can use to make your own games. The course is broken into 4 main modules, props, environments, characters, and animation. Each of these courses will have a series of video lessons alternating between artistic and technical skills culminating in a peer-reviewed project based assignment. The last module will challenge you to take the knowledge learned in the previous 4 and use it to create your own pixel art asset pack.
Outline
- Week 1: Introduction to Pixel Art
- Welcome!
- Introduction to Photoshop
- Basic Color Theory
- Treasure Chest Concept
- Photoshop for Pixel Art
- Making a Pixel Art Asset
- Importing Pixel Art into Unity
- Pixel art prop checklist
- Week 2: Pixel Art Environments
- Basic Composition
- Environment Design
- Creating a Modular Pixel Art Tile
- Making a Pixel Art Tiling Set
- Pixel Art Backgrounds
- Importing Tiles into Unity
- Pixel art environment checklist
- Week 3: Pixel Art Characters
- Character Design
- Designing with Color Schemes
- Blocking in a Pixel Art Character
- Adding Color to a Pixel Art Character
- Photoshop Brushes
- Finishing the Pixel Art Character
- Designing Pixel Art Enemies
- Pixel art character checklist
- Week 4: Pixel Art Animation
- Storyboarding Animations
- Animation in Photoshop
- Animating an Idle Animation
- Animating a Run Cycle
- Jumping Animation
- Importing Pixel Animations into Unity
- Pixel art animation checklist
- Week 5: Pixel Art Project
- Exporting/Importing a Unity Package
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of creating pixel art for video games with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students have found the course to be insightful and engaging, with a great balance between theory and practice.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciate the practical exercises and projects included in the course, which allow them to apply the concepts they learn in a hands-on way.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of key concepts
- Great balance between theory and practice
- Engaging and interactive exercises and projects
- Excellent instructor support and feedback
- Good value for money compared to similar courses
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pacing of the course to be too slow
- Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
- Some of the assignments were too challenging for beginners
- The course could benefit from more video content
- The course does not cover advanced pixel art techniques
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