Welcome to the Unity 2D Game Development Masterclass, a hands-on course designed for young creators aged 13 and up who are passionate about video games and eager to build their own from scratch!

Whether you're completely new to game development or have some basic programming experience, this course will guide you step-by-step through the exciting world of 2D game creation using Unity -One of the most powerful and widely-used game engines in the industry.

Over the course of 12 weeks, you'll learn how to:

• Design and build interactive game levels

• Code player controls and enemy behaviors

• Animate characters and bring them to life

• Add sound effects, UI elements, and game logic

• Polish and publish your own complete 2D game

By the end of this masterclass, you'll not only have created your own playable platformer - you'll also gain real-world skills in C# scripting, problem-solving, digital art integration, and game design fundamentals.

Let's dive in, get creative, and start building your first game!

Course Overview:

Week 1: Introduction to Unity & 2D Game Design.

Topics Covered: Unity Hub, Interface Tour, Project Setup, 2D vs 3D, importing assets.

Outcomes: Students install Unity, explore the UI, and start their first 2D project.

Week 2: Sprites & Scene Building.

Topics Covered: Sprites, Tilemaps, Layers, Sorting, Backgrounds.

Outcomes: Build a simple 2D level with characters and background.

Week 3: Game Physics & Movement.

Topics Covered: Rigidbody2D, Colliders, Player movement (scripted), Jumping.

Outcomes: Code basic movement and collisions.

Week 4: Animation & Input.

Topics Covered: Animator, Transitions, Sprite Sheets, Keyboard Input.

Outcomes: Animate player character and control it.

Week 5: Enemies & AI.

Topics Covered: Simple AI behavior, Patrol, Damage zones.

Outcomes: Add enemies with simple movement and interaction.

Week 6: Game UI

Topics Covered: Health bar, Score system, UI Canvas, Buttons.

Outcomes: Add on-screen UI and manage player health/score.

Week 7: Sound & Music

Topics Covered: Audio sources, Background music, SFX, Triggered sounds.

Outcomes: Add interactive sound effects and music.

Week 8: Power-ups & Collectibles.

Topics Covered: Coins, Health pickups, Power-up logic.

Outcomes: Implement collectables and gameplay bonuses.

Week 9: Game States & Menus.

Topics Covered: Main Menu, Pause Menu, Win/Lose Screens.

Outcomes: Create a polished flow for the game.

Week 10: Polish & Debugging.

Topics Covered: Bug fixing, UI polish, Feedback.

Outcomes: Refine game mechanics and visuals.

Week 11: Export & Publish.

Topics Covered: Build Settings, Export to PC/WebGL, Playtest.

Outcomes: Students export their games to share.

Week 12: Showcase & Certificates.

Topics Covered: Final presentation, Peer review, Feedback.

Outcomes: Students present games and receive certificates.

Tools & Skills Learned

Unity Engine (2022 LTS or later).

C# Scripting (basic to intermediate).

Game design and logic.

2D animation and sprite work.

UI/UX fundamentals for games.

Debugging and problem-solving.

Final Project

Create Your Own 2D Platformer

Students build a complete game using all the modules.

They design characters, create levels, add music, score, and menus.