Introduction to Game Development with Unity

This is an outline of timings to expect for the course.  The day includes 5 hours of taught workshops, and time to socialise with fellow students during supervised breaks. 

9am - 9.30am: Arrival, welcome and sign-in 

9.45am: Groups will be taken to workshop locations (up to a 10-min walk across campus) 

10am – 12.30pm: Morning workshops 

12.30pm: Lunch break 

1.15 – 3.45pm: Afternoon workshops 

3.45pm: Groups will be collected from workshop locations 

4pm: Close, sign-out and collection 

Workshops on this course will cover the following topics:  

​Introduction to Game Development  

​Introducing you to the Game Development process. This will include discussing the game production process, the different roles in a game development team and the games market.    

​Introduction to Unity3D  

​In this workshop we will explore the Unity3D Game Engine, playing with the Engine features to create a basic 3D level. 

​Gameplay scripting in Unity3D  

We’ll explore how to add Gameplay to your level from the previous workshop. This will allow you to create a core gameplay loop and then go on to create your first game like project. 

​Building Your Game Demo  

​Within a 90-minute session, we’ll finish by using the new knowledge you’ve gained from the day to create a small playable game. The theme of this game will be based on a prompt given out at the start of the session.  

Expect to get straight into the game development process, combining learning about how the games market works with getting hands-on creating your own playable game using the Unity3D Game Engine.  

The course is comprised of structured learning whilst having fun in a supportive and supervised environment. This one-day course is structured with 5 full hours of teaching, with breaks for lunch and refreshments. 

Workshops are led by our experienced teaching staff at Falmouth, with all staff DBS checked. The day is designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to study at Falmouth University, with all workshops based on campus in our fantastic teaching facilities.  

You may wish to bring a reusable water bottle with you, and anything else you need to feel comfortable through the day. 

Please note: we advise that phones or other personal possessions are not brought to the course, any possessions brought with you are your responsibility and Falmouth University will not be liable for any loss or damage.  

All equipment and materials you will need are included in the course fee, together with refreshments and lunch (all dietary requirements catered for). 

Refreshments and lunch are included in the course fee. All dietary requirements can be catered for. ​ You may wish to bring a reusable water bottle with you. 

This course is taught in our professional Games Academy facilities on our Penryn campus.   

​There is plenty of parking available on our Penryn campus and you can also reach us via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.   

​For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.​  

We will provide further information in your course joining email after your place has been confirmed. 

​​You will leave with a certificate of completion, available when you finish the day and sign out. 

This course is for 14 – 17 year olds only, and no pre-requisite game development knowledge is required, however you will need to be familiar and confident with a PC and be able to complete basic IT tasks on your own in order to fully enjoy this course as we’ll be introducing some skills in the Unity Game Engine such as asset creation, level design, and scripting. 

​​A parent or guardian must sign 14 and 15 year olds in and out, and be present for drop off and pick up.  If 16 and 17 year olds wish to sign themselves in and out then we will require written consent emailed to shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk in advance of the course.  

Drop off is from 9am – 9.30am, pick up is at 4pm. 

​​Once you have booked your place you’ll be sent a participant form for further information. You can tell us about any dietary, medical, or access requirements that we need to know about on this form and you’ll also be asked to confirm that you agree to our code of conduct for under 18s. 

​If you have any queries, would like further information, or would like to talk to someone before booking this course then please feel free to get in touch with our short course team.​