{"id":1154598,"date":"2023-06-27T06:05:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1154598"},"modified":"2023-06-27T06:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:05:57","slug":"more-unity-dive-deeper-into-3d-worlds-game-design-and-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1154598","title":{"rendered":"More Unity: Dive deeper into 3D worlds, game design and programming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our \u2018Intro to Unity\u2019 educational project path is a big success, sparking lots of young people\u2019s passion for 3D game design and programming. Today we introduce the \u2018More Unity<\/a>\u2018 project path \u2014 the perfect next step for young people who have completed our \u2018Intro to Unity<\/a>\u2018 path. This new free path is designed to bridge the gap for young people before they start on the tutorials on the Unity learning platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our work to create this path builds on our partnership with Unity, through which we aim to offer any young person, anywhere, the opportunity to take their first steps in creating virtual worlds using real-time 3D.<\/p>\n

More Unity builds on foundations<\/h2>\n

After young people have tried out the Unity Engine<\/a> and C# programming<\/a> through the \u2018Intro to Unity\u2019 path, they\u2019re ready for a deeper exploration of 3D game design. \u2018More Unity\u2019 helps them build on the foundational skills they learned in the \u2018Intro to Unity\u2019 path. After completing this new path, they\u2019ll be able to add complexity, new challenges, and heaps of fun to all their 3D creations.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve prepared a comprehensive Unity Guide<\/a> to assist with getting ready to start either the \u2018Intro to Unity\u2019 or \u2018More Unity\u2019 path. To create with Unity, learners need access to a computer with a graphics card, the latest version of the free Unity Games Engine, and a code editor. For the extra Blender-based projects (see below), they need the latest version of the free Blender software.<\/p>\n

Dive into the projects in the \u2018More Unity\u2019 path<\/h2>\n

The project path consists of six projects. Like in \u2018Intro to Unity\u2019, each project introduces new skills bit by bit, enabling young people to independently code their own, next-level Unity creation in the final project.<\/p>\n

Rainbow run<\/h3>\n

This first project shows how to build an exciting 3D simulation. With \u2018Rainbow run\u2019, learners create colourful tracks and guide a marble to race along them. We also offer them an extra project guide where they can customise the look of their marble<\/a> using Blender.<\/p>\n

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Disco dance floor<\/h3>\n

Next, with \u2018Disco dance floor\u2019, learners code an interactive, tilting dance floor that responds to a rolling ball with sound and colour. They can add their own style to the dance floor<\/a> by following our extra Blender project.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t fall through<\/h3>\n

\u2018Don\u2019t fall through\u2019 is the third project in the path. Here, learners code a two-player game that requires strategy and timing as marbles traverse a vanishing tiled floor.<\/p>\n

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Pixel art reveal<\/h3>\n

\u2018Pixel art reveal\u2019 comes next in the path. It helps learners design unique pixel art on a tiled floor and reveal their awesome artwork by rolling a ball across the surface.<\/p>\n

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Track designer<\/h3>\n

In \u2018Track designer\u2019, we invite learners to truly think like game designers. This project empowers learners to design unique tilting tracks filled with obstacles, personalised effects, sounds, and more.<\/p>\n

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Marble mayhem<\/h3>\n

Finally \u2018Marble mayhem\u2019 lets young people bring to life all the principles of physics and materials in the Unity Game Engine they\u2019ve learned about while following the \u2018More Unity\u2019 path. This is their place to create a one-of-a-kind game or digital toy that truly reflects their creativity.<\/p>\n

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Growing skills through Unity<\/h2>\n

\u2018More Unity\u2019 promotes young people\u2019s creativity, problem-solving, and independence. Each project presents them with the chance to create a virtual world of physics, materials, and mechanics. With each project they\u2019ll learn lots of new skills in 3D modeling, gameplay design, and programming.<\/p>\n

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Start the \u2018More Unity\u2019 path<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The path includes a community gallery where young people can share their new 3D creations and see what their peers all over the world have made.<\/p>\n

The skills young people gain through the \u2018Intro to Unity\u2019 and \u2018More Unity\u2019 path provide them with a solid foundation to continue to learn and create with Unity. To follow their passion for 3D worlds, game design, and programming further, they can move on to the hundreds of tutorials available on Unity\u2019s learning platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get ready for \u2018More Unity\u2019: Our support for educators, volunteers and parents<\/h2>\n

Our detailed Unity guide<\/a> will help you get everything set up for your young people to start with Unity, and the \u2018Intro to Unity<\/a>\u2018 path is the place for them to begin before they move on to \u2018More Unity<\/a>\u2018.<\/p>\n

If you or your young people want to get a taste of the fun \u2018More Unity\u2019 has in store, there\u2019s the Collision and colours<\/a> Discover project to try out. This short learning experience showcases the new components the \u2018More Unity\u2019 path introduces.<\/p>\n

To help our community of CoderDojo and Code Club volunteers bring Unity to their learners, we will host a free Unity-focused webinar on 13 July<\/a>. Sign up to get a walkthrough of the path from our Learning Manager Mac Bowley, and to ask him any questions you might have.<\/p>\n

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