Unreal Engine 5 for Storytellers. Design with Impact

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Course Overview

Designed for aspiring narrative designers and game developers, this intensive course spans everything from the fundamentals of storytelling in games to advanced narrative techniques within the UE5 environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience with tools like Twine and of course UE5 itself, learning how to bring stories to life through levels, character arcs, and world-building. The course also covers audio, mechanics, and level design, providing a holistic understanding of storytelling in games.

Course outcome

By the end of this course, you will have developed advanced storytelling techniques, mastered the integration of narrative with Unreal Engine 5, and gained a deep understanding of how story elements can drive gameplay. You will be equipped to create emotionally engaging, narrative-driven games and be prepared for positions as narrative designers or game writers in the industry.

Your new skills

Narrative design in Unreal Engine 5
Crafting interactive stories, including branching storylines and player agency
Environmental storytelling using UE5 tools
Character development and creating compelling dialogue
Audio integration for emotional impact and immersion
Level design focused on narrative flow
Use of Twine for scriptwriting

Prerequisites:

Prior knowledge of UE5 fundamentals or completion of a beginner’s course in UE5 game development
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.