Introduction to Unreal Engine

Overview

This hands-on workshop for newcomers to Unreal Engine is designed as an introduction for professionals to gain new skills with the real-time tools of the Unreal Engine 5. Through a series of smaller projects, you'll learn the basics of real-time pipeline optimization, data import, material creation, lighting, and programming interactions with the Unreal Engine Blueprint System. By the end of the course, you'll have an overview of the steps, tools, and workflows required to create your first Unreal applications.

Who this course is for

Newcomers to Unreal Engine including those looking to explore real time technologies, decision makers and design, engineering professionals, constructors, engineers, marketing managers.

Course Content

  • Overview of UE5 tools and workflows
  • Introduction to optimization and best practices for real-time pipelines
  • Introduction to importing data
  • Introduction to material creation
  • Introduction to lighting
  • Sequencer overview
  • Blueprints overview

Delivery method
On campus
Location
Stoke-on-Trent campus
Duration

1 day

School
Digital, Technologies and Arts

Cost

£500/person. Educational discounts available.

How to apply

Applications are currently unavailable

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