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Description
The course guides you through the core skills needed to complete your first 2D game project. We cover the whole process from research, concept, design and the implementation of graphics inside of Unity.

Requirements
Basic Knowledge of Photoshop & Unity

Outcome
Recognise how to create depth to a 2d background and create a consistent style of graphics from research, colour and design to implementation inside of Unity.

Level
Beginner

Language
English (Chinese).

Location
Online

Hours and credits
135 study hours. Upon completion 5 ECTS credits. More info

Course Type
Learn at your own pace. 100% Online.

Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion.

Price
Studying is completely free of charge, there are no completion or fees for receiving a certificate or ECTS. More info

CURRICULUM

Course Introduction

Skill description

Overview of the course structure

Welcome & Course Overview

1. Photoshop Workflow Tips & Tricks

Skill description

Overview of game graphics methods in Photoshop
to speed up workflow and edit images.

Requirements

To test and apply image editing functions to an existing asset.

Outcome

Ability to edit images more efficiently

Useful Adjustment Layers for Background Design

Exercises 1

Skill description

Your first set of assignments

Requirements

Watch all previous videos

Exercises 1

2. Photoshop Vector Introduction

Skill description

Using control points to construct vector shape. Starting with a simple half circle and ending with a character silhouette.

Requirements

To sketch and create 2 vector assets a cloud and squirrel.

Outcome

Ability to use vector points and bezier curves
to make shape efficiently.

Tracing With Vectors

Tracing A Cartoon Cloud

Tracing A Squirrel

Vector Tool Summary

Vector Game Link

3. Black & White Thumbnail Sketching

Skill description

To simplify the technique of creating background thumbnails by using a 5 value technique.

Requirements

To practice the 5 value method with 2 sketches

Outcome

ability to simplify the thumbnail process

Composition Techniques

What is Value?

Stylised Thumbnails Part 1

Stylised Thumbnails Part 2

Background Checklist

4. Colour Theory In Games

Skill description

Overview of colour theory and how it can be used and applied to game graphics.

Requirements

Apply the knowledge to the creation of your own graphics for the platformer scene.

Outcome

Ability to use and apply colour theory to game graphics creation.

Colour Theory Part 1

Colour Theory Part 2

5. Project Workflow: The Golden Antelope Part 1

Skill description

Artists process of research and thumbnail creation. Also shown are quick methods for adding colour to assets.

Requirements

To take note of the process the artist uses

Outcome

Ability to apply better workflow methods to future projects.

Project Intro & Pinterest

Workflow

Thumbnails Part 1

Thumbnails Part 2

Thumbnails Part 3

Thumbnails Part 4 adding colour

Exercises 2

Skill description

Apply colour theory to background roughs & develop and sketch a character

Requirements

To create 4 rough colour variations of your background, character design & character thumbnails

Exercises 2

6. Using The Unity Template

Skill description

An overview of the platformer template and how you can implement your graphics inside of Unity

Requirements

To test out your graphics inside of Unity

Outcome

To insert and modify graphics inside of Unity

Part 1: Using The Platformer Template In Unity

Part 2: Replacing Existing Sprites

Part 3: Adding A PSD to Unity

Part 4: Adding Sprites & Prefabs

Part 5: Modifying Sprite Polygon Colliders (In detail)

Part 6: Changing Scroll Speed

Exercises 3

Skill description

To test and implement early versions of your game assets in Unity

Requirements

To create a minimum of 3 assets to a more finished level (include a tiling section) then test inside of Unity

Outcome

Recognize the importance of testing and implementing graphics inside of Unity during production

Exercises 3

7. Creating Game Assets Part 1

Skill description

To view the process used by a professional artist to block out final game assets

Requirements

To apply structured and consistent work methods to your own asset creation

Outcome

Ability to use structured methods to produce finished game assets

Creating A Placeholder Character

Creating A Background Tile

Creating Rough Clouds

Adding Mountains & Waterfalls

Blocking Out The Foreground Trees

Blocking Out The Foreground Trees Part 2

Foreground Tree Part3 Leaves

Statue Part 1

Creating A Jungle Flower Part 1

Foreground Statue Round Part 1

Foreground Ground Foliage

Creating A Red Flower

Making Mid Ground Trees

Making Mid Ground Trees Leaves

Creating The Moon

8. Creating Game Assets Part 2

Skill description

Continuation and overview of the finished 2d asset production

Requirements

To apply the workflow to your own asset creation

Outcome

Ability to use structured methods to produce finished game assets

Refining The Character

Creating The Waterfall Texture

Main Statue Part2

Main Statue Part3

Round Statue Detailing

Blocking Out A Cloud

Creating A Bird

Creating A Bat Creature

9. Creating A Jungle Vine

Skill description

Creating a more complex tile for the platform level

Requirements

Follow and apply the knowledge to your own project

Outcome

Ability to construct more complex tiling pieces for a platform level

Breakdown Creating A Vine Asset

Creating The Vine Template

Vine Creation Part 5 Detailing

Vine Part6 Final Detailing

Course Wrap Up

Final Exercises - The Background

Skill description

Finalizing all the assets for the platform project

Requirements

Complete the platform level assets

Outcome

To produce a mock up level with self made assets

Final Exercises: The Background

2D Game Art Fundamentals

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CURRICULUM

Course Introduction

Skill description

Contents

1. Photoshop Workflow Tips & Tricks

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

Exercises 1

Skill description

Requirements

Contents

2. Photoshop Vector Introduction

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

3. Black & White Thumbnail Sketching

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

4. Colour Theory In Games

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

5. Project Workflow: The Golden Antelope Part 1

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

Exercises 2

Skill description

Requirements

Contents

6. Using The Unity Template

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

Exercises 3

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

7. Creating Game Assets Part 1

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

8. Creating Game Assets Part 2

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

9. Creating A Jungle Vine

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

Final Exercises - The Background

Skill description

Requirements

Outcome

Contents

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