In this Unit, you will program a car moving side-to-side on a floating road, trying to avoid (or hit) obstacles in the way. In addition to becoming familiar with the Unity editor and workflow, you will learn how to create new C# scripts and do some simple programming. By the end of the Unit, you will be able to call basic functions, then declare and tweak new variables to modify the results of those functions.

In this official course from Unity, you will learn to Create with Code as you program your own exciting projects from scratch in C#. As you iterate with prototypes, tackle programming challenges, complete quizzes, and develop your own personal project, you will transform from an absolute beginner to a capable Unity developer. By the end of the course - if you are completing it through a school program - you will also be ready to put your skills to the test on the Unity Certified User Programmer Exam. Most importantly, though, when you complete this course, you will have the confidence that you can Create with Code. 3D assets for this course were generously provided by our partner, Synty Studios, and are not for commercial use. If you would like to use any of the 3D assets from this course in commercial projects, please purchase one of the asset packs from Synty Studios’ Asset Store page. Unity Student and Educator Plan users get a 20% discount at the Unity Asset Store. Once you’re verified as a student or educator, you'll receive a unique code via email that you can apply at checkout. You can use the code up to 100 times.

The FPS Microgame Template is a 3D First Person Shooter game that you can mod and customize. Complete the Creative Mods to build on the project and make it more your own, while learning the basics of Unity.

The Karting Microgame Template is a 3D kart racing game that you can customize even further. Follow along to continue building on top of your project and make it more your own, while learning the basics of Unity.

Take your Unity development skills to the next level by learning how to create program interactions using C# scripting. This hands-on course delves into interactive gameplay mechanics, from setting up player controls and projectiles to integrating animations, ragdoll physics, and sound effects. Using Unity’s Input System, Cinemachine, and Mecanim animation system, you'll learn to create dynamic and engaging player experiences. Perfect for intermediate developers, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques to build interactive projects with confidence while deepening your C# scripting expertise. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Navigate and understand the sample project structure. Configure Unity’s Input System for player interactions. Design and script a functional main menu with scene transitions. Modify and script player prefabs to respond to input for movement and rotation. Set up and configure Cinemachine cameras for smooth tracking and interaction. Create, instantiate, and manage projectiles using colliders, rigidbodies, and forces. Design interactive targets and implement collision-based effects, including particle systems. Build and dynamically update in-game UI using Text Mesh Pro. Use the singleton pattern to manage UI elements across gameplay. Create and manage animations using the Mecanim system and animator parameters. Configure and toggle ragdoll states for dynamic physics-based interactions. Play and script sound effects for enhanced gameplay immersion.

Whether you’re exploring the architectural design of your new house, sneaking through a haunted castle in a stealth game, or immersing yourself in the world of a cinematic animation, good lighting takes a real-time experience to the next level. From the basics of illuminating a space to telling evocative stories through your design: lighting will help you get there. In this mission, you will light an indoor and outdoor space in the Unity Editor and learn about the fundamental principles of lighting for Unity experiences along the way. You’ll finish by applying what you’ve learned to complete your own lighting study. By the time you complete this learning experience, you’ll be able to: Implement appropriate lighting in a scene in a manner that will simulate the real-world behavior of light. Decide the appropriate lighting system in order to achieve common outcomes in a Universal Render Pipeline (URP) project. Configure light sources and shadows in order to functionally light a scene. Configure ambient (diffuse environmental) lighting in order to convey mood or enhance realism. Generate a lightmap in order to implement baked lighting in a scene. Configure Light Probes in order to increase the realism of baked lighting. Configure Reflection Probes in order to achieve accurate reflections. Troubleshoot common lighting errors in order to appropriately light a scene. About this learning experience This project is a standalone learning experience which uses content developed for the Creative Core pathway. You’ll find everything you need to get started with lighting in Unity, but you may also notice references to the guided learning journey for that pathway. If you decide that you’d like to complete the whole Creative Core pathway, you can start at any time. You’ll receive credit for any tutorials that you have already completed when you do.

This comprehensive VFX Graph course guides learners from basic principles to advanced functionalities. It introduces foundational elements and terminology, enabling participants to create and edit VFX Graph assets and construct simple visual effects. This course also covers advanced features, teaching learners to use decals for projecting effects onto geometry, generate signed distance fields (SDFs) with the SDF Bake Tool, and implement effects using SDFs. The course also covers creating volumetric fog to add atmospheric depth to visual effects. By the end of this course, learners will be adept at both basic and advanced VFX Graph techniques, capable of creating intricate visual effects for various applications.

The world around you is in constant motion. The same is true for digital worlds. A static environment tends to appear unfinished, or cold and unfeeling; animation is all about creating the illusion of life. In this mission, you will learn how to create animations in the Unity editor and how to configure animations imported from an external program. You’ll apply these concepts to add animation to objects and characters in your scenes, and even control when the animation gets played. By the end of this mission, you’ll be able to: Describe the relationship between different animation components. Create simple keyframed 3D animation sequences. Describe key components of an animator controller. Configure Animation Clips imported from digital content creation (DCC) software or the Asset Store for use in a project. Configure a humanoid rig for use with the Humanoid Animation system. About this learning experience This project is a standalone learning experience which uses content developed for the Creative Core pathway. You’ll find everything you need to get started with animation in Unity, but you may also notice references to the guided learning journey for that pathway. If you decide that you’d like to complete the whole Creative Core pathway, you can start at any time. You’ll receive credit for any tutorials that you have already completed when you do.

A user interface (UI) is what allows a user to interact – or interface – with an application. A UI often includes images, text, buttons, toggles, sliders, or dropdowns. In this mission, you will design your own title screen and functional settings menu. By the time you complete this learning experience, you will be able to: Decide on a user interface approach for a project. Create and configure visual UI components in a manner that will respond appropriately to different screen sizes and resolutions. Create and configure interactive UI components such as buttons, toggles, and sliders, in order to implement simple UI functionality. About this learning experience This project is a standalone learning experience which uses content developed for the Creative Core pathway. You’ll find everything you need to get started with UI in Unity, but you may also notice references to the guided learning journey for that pathway. If you decide that you’d like to complete the whole Creative Core pathway, you can start at any time. You’ll receive credit for any tutorials that you have already completed when you do.

In this course you will start your journey into 3D Game Development with Unity. Get comfortable with gentle codeless introductions, then follow us as we guide you to creating your first 3D game from scratch with simple code.