Complete Level Design in Unreal Engine 5, From Concept to Reality

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Course Overview

This course teaches participants how to conceptualize, design, and implement levels in Unreal Engine 5. Starting with fundamental level design principles, participants will explore world-building, lighting, mechanics, and storytelling in level design. By the end of this course, participants will have the skills to create detailed game environments that enhance the gameplay experience and communicate story elements effectively.

Course outcome

By the end of this course, participants will have developed a strong understanding of level design principles and how to apply them using Unreal Engine 5. You will have completed a fully functional game level, demonstrating your ability to balance gameplay, visual design, and storytelling in your environments. This final project will be a valuable addition to your portfolio, showcasing your skills as a level designer ready to enter the industry.

Your new skills

Core principles of level design: balance, flow, and gameplay integration
Using Unreal Engine 5 for landscape creation and environment setup
Designing levels that incorporate storytelling, mechanics, and player motivation
Using color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy in level design
Optimizing and iterating on levels for performance and playability
Crafting levels for vFully led by an authorized instructor.
All materials needed to complete the course are included in the course fee. This includes course literature, exercise assignments and fees for the certification exam.
The course is held remotely in a virtual classroom. All lectures are recorded and are available as reference material for two weeks after course completion.
arious genres, including puzzle, combat, and narrative-driven games

Prerequisites:

No prior experience with Unreal Engine is required, though familiarity with game design or 3D modeling is beneficial.
A workstation with the following specifications:

Windows:

OS: Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or higher, or versions 2004 and 20H2 revision .789 or higher
CPU: Quad-core Intel or AMD, 3 GHz or faster
RAM: 16 GB (32 GB preferred for demanding tasks)
Storage: 256 GB SSD (OS) + 1 TB SDD (Data)
GPU: DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card with the latest drivers
DirectX: 11 or 12

Mac OS:

Operating System: macOS Monterey or later
CPU: Apple Silicon (M1 Pro, M1 Max, M2, or newer) or an Intel i7/i9 processor
RAM: At least 16 GB (32 GB preferred for demanding tasks)
Storage: 512 GB SSD or more (no need for an HDD since Macs typically come with SSD-only configurations)
GPU: Integrated Apple Silicon GPU (M1 Pro/Max/Ultra) or a discrete AMD Radeon GPU if using an older Intel-based Mac

‍Note: Ensure the Mac has sufficient cooling and power capabilities to handle prolonged, intensive UE5 work, which is better managed on desktops like the Mac Studio or high-performance MacBook Pros.

What is included in the price?

Fully led by an authorized instructor.

All materials needed to complete the course are included in the course fee. This includes course literature, exercise assignments and fees for the certification exam.

The course is held remotely in a virtual classroom. All lectures are recorded and are available as reference material for two weeks after course completion.