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Mission overview

Complete the Mission in the Editor

Completed the in-Editor tutorials? Move on to the quiz!

Complete Mission 5 in the Editor

Confidently operate the Unity Editor from an empty default project. 

Unity Editor Essentials

NealEdu

Product Manager at Unity

Identify the defaults elements in a new scene, Create and manipulate GameObjects and configure their components.

Scene Building Essentials

Create simple functional user interfaces, including images, text, buttons, toggles, and sliders.  

Beginner User Interface

ElizabethMidgley

Employ the Sprite Editor to slice sprite sheets

Level 2: 2D Art

lunaduranp

5.2.1 - Overview - VIDEO.mp4

In this in-Editor tutorial series, you’ll learn how developing for 2D differs from 3D as you create a 2D version of the living room scene.

Games

Film

Automotive

Identify and describe the windows that appear in the Unity Editor’s default view.

Rearrange, dock, and undock windows in the Unity Editor.

Explain the differences between the Project and Hierarchy windows.

Explain the relationship between the Hierarchy window and the Scene view.

Explain when to use the Scene view and the Game view.

Explain the purpose and functionality of the Package Manager.

Use the Package Manager to add functionality to the Unity Editor.

1.1 Identify and describe the windows that appear in the Unity Editor’s default view.

1.2 Rearrange, dock, and undock windows in the Unity Editor.

1.3 Explain the differences between the Project and Hierarchy windows.

1.4 Explain the relationship between the Hierarchy window and the Scene view.

1.5 Explain when to use the Scene view and the Game view.

1.6 Start and stop Play mode (Game view).

1.7 Explain the purpose and functionality of the Package Manager.

1.8 Use the Package Manager to add functionality to the Unity Editor.

Employ essential features of the Unity Editor

Explain the use of the Directional Light object and rotate it in order to achieve a desired lighting effect.

Explain the use of the Main Camera GameObject and reposition it in order to achieve the desired framing of the Scene.

1.1 Explain the use of the Directional Light object.

1.2 Move the Directional Light.

1.3 Explain the use of the Main Camera GameObject. 

1.4 Change the position and shape of the Main Camera frustum.

1.5 Move and rotate the Main Camera.

Identify the default elements in a new Scene

Explain how primitives are typically used in a 3D Scene.

Describe the types of primitives available in Unity.

Import a premade asset into a project as a GameObject.

Add a GameObject to a Scene by dragging it from the Project window.

2.1 Define GameObject.

2.2 Explain how primitives are typically used in a 3D Scene.

2.3 Describe the types of primitives available in Unity.

2.4 Add a primitive to a 3D Scene.

2.5 Define Sprite

2.6 Import a Sprite into a Scene

2.7 Create an empty Sprite

2.8 Assign an image to an empty Sprite.

2.9 Import a premade asset into a project as a GameObject.

2.10 Add a GameObject to a Scene by dragging it from the Project window.

2.11 Add a GameObject to a Scene by dragging it from the Project window.

2.12 Create an empty GameObject.

Create GameObjects

Explain the Toolbar buttons used to manipulate objects.

Select a GameObject from both the Hierarchy window and the Scene view.

Link GameObjects in parent-child relationships using the Hierarchy window to create complex GameObjects.

Explain the relationship between the Scene view and the Inspector window.

Move, scale, and rotate a GameObject using the Toolbar buttons and the mouse in the Scene view.

Move, scale, and rotate a GameObject using the Transform Component in the Inspector window.

Position Sprites in 3D space in a 2D Scene.

Use 3D GameObjects in a 2D Scene to group Sprites.

3.1 Explain the Toolbar buttons used to manipulate objects.

3.2 Select a GameObject from both the Hierarchy window and the Scene view.

3.3 Link GameObjects in parent-child relationships using the Hierarchy window to create complex GameObjects.

3.4 Explain the relationship between the Scene view and the Inspector window.

3.5 Duplicate a GameObject.

3.6 Move, scale, and rotate a GameObject using the Toolbar buttons and the mouse in the Scene view.

3.7 Move, scale, and rotate a GameObject using the Transform Component in the Inspector window.

3.8 Position Sprites in 3D space in a 2D Scene.

3.9 Use 3D GameObjects in a 2D Scene to group Sprites.

Transform GameObjects

Explain the relationship between GameObjects and components.

Identify specific components in the Inspector window.

Add a component to a GameObject via the Inspector window.

Explain the relationship between scripts and components.

Understand the purpose of the default code generated within a newly created C# script.

Print a message to the Unity Editor console using a simple script.

4.1 Explain the relationship between GameObjects and components.

4.2 Identify specific components in the Inspector window.

4.3 Add a component to a GameObject via the Inspector window.

4.4 Explain the relationship between scripts and components.

4.5 Open the IDE from the Unity Editor.

4.6 Create a new script component.

4.7 Understand the purpose of the default code generated within a newly created C# script.

4.8 Print a message to the Unity Editor console using a simple script.

Work with components and Scripts

Ellen Flaherty

Senior Learning Architect - Unity

Describe the 3D nature of a 2D Scene in Unity.

Explain the 2D coordinate system in Unity.

Use the 2D button to change the view of Scene view.

4.1 Describe the 3D nature of a 2D Scene in Unity.

4.2 Explain the 2D coordinate system in Unity.

4.3 Use the 2D button to change the view of Scene view.

4.4 Navigate a 2D Scene in 3D space.

Navigate in 2D space in the Scene view

Create and assign a Material

Change the Sprite Tint color

Control the appearance of GameObjects

Veronica Brown

 Implement basic physics for GameObjects 

Apply RigidBody or RigidBody 2D components in order to enable GameObjects to act under the control of physics

Modify the basic properties of a RigidBody or RigidBody 2D component in order to control how the GameObject is affected by physics, including its mass, its drag, and the Scene's gravity

Add a collider to a GameObject and understand its function

Create and configure a Physic Material to add physical properties to a GameObject

Employ basic physics for GameObjects

Describe the role of user interfaces in real-time 3D experiences

Describe the importance of consistency and clarity in effective UI approaches

Differentiate between the following terms: User Interface Design (UI), User Experience Design (UX), User Interaction Design (IxD), Information Architecture (IA), and Visual Design.

Distinguish between Unity's three available UI systems: uGUI (or Unity UI), IMGUI (or “Immediate Mode” GUI), and UI Toolkit

Recall essential accessibility considerations for UI, such as font choice, text size, color contrast, and content

Decide on a user interface approach for a project

Understand the role of the EventSystem GameObject in developing interactive UIs

Implement simple button functionality by using the Event System

Implement simple toggle functionality by using the Event System

Implement simple slider functionality by using the Event System

Identify use cases for essential interaction components: Button, Slider, Toggle

Create and configure interactive UI components such as buttons, toggles, and sliders, in order to implement simple UI functionality

Employ the Sprite Editor to slice sprite sheets 

Mission 5 - 2D Essentials: In-Editor

In this in-Editor tutorial series, you’ll learn how developing for 2D differs from 3D as you create a 2D version of the living room scene

It’s now time to complete the in-Editor tutorials for this Mission. When you are finished with the tutorials in the Editor, you will be directed back here to Unity Learn where you’ll complete the quiz and earn the XP and badge for the Mission.

Go back to the Unity Editor, follow the in-Editor instructions, and master the 2D Essentials!

Select the 2D Essentials mission from the in-Editor tutorial panel. 

Have you completed everything required for this Mission, including all of the following in-Editor tutorials?

If so, select Mark all complete and continue below to move on the mission checkpoint quiz. 

Complete Mission 5 in the Editor

1. Mission overview

2. Complete the Mission in the Editor

3. Completed the in-Editor tutorials? Move on to the quiz!

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