On-Demand

Unreal Engine Foundations (UEF)


Description
Unreal Engine Foundations is 16-week courses that are designed to provide an overview of key aspects of how to use Unreal Engine for beginners while building their individual portfolios. It provides foundational technical knowledge which aids students in building the foundational skills secure roles in creative industries such as Environment Artist, Gaming Developer, Technical Artist, and Virtual Production Assistant. Students will learn the basics of navigating the Unreal Engine, creating landscapes, understanding the Blueprint Scripting System, using animations, and incorporating these topics into the creation of a cinematic sequence. Please note: if you are just beginning in Unreal Engine it is strongly advised to complete courses in order.

Learning Outcomes
Previsualizing and designing a concept for their UE project through mood boarding and storyboarding
Become familiar with using the Unreal Engine Editor
Overview of the basics of Blueprints (BPs) and programming fundamentals
Overview of the use of animations, including the AnimBP in Unreal Engine
Developing a final 45s-90s video showcasing an original environment comprised of blueprints, animated characters, and action sequences.

Content
  • Course Introduction
  • Introducing GRX Immersive Labs
  • GRX Immersive Labs Terms & Services Agreement
  • Unreal Engine Foundations Overview
  • Unreal Engine Foundations Pre-Assessment
  • Module 1: Worldbuilding
  • Worldbuilding
  • World Building, Moodboard & Storyboarding Submission
  • Portfolio Project Landscape Creation
  • Module 2: Blueprints
  • Blueprints
  • BP Doors Demo
  • BP Launchpad Demo
  • BP Materials Demo
  • BP Particles Demo
  • BP Sound Demo
  • Widget BP Demo
  • Portfolio Project Blueprint Creation
  • Module 3: Animations
  • Animations & MetaHumans
  • Portfolio Project Animation Creation
  • Module 4: Sequencer
  • Sequencer
  • Final Cinematic Portfolio Project
  • Course Wrap-Up
  • Unreal Engine Foundations Post-Assessment
  • GRX Academy Evaluation
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Unreal Engine Foundations Pre-Assessment, World Building, Moodboard & Storyboarding Submission, Portfolio Project Landscape Creation, Portfolio Project Blueprint Creation, Portfolio Project Animation Creation, Final Cinematic Portfolio Project, Unreal Engine Foundations Post-Assessment, GRX Academy Evaluation"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever