Unity – Basic («UNITY1»)

1 Basics of the user interface

• Scene View
• Game View
• Design Mode/Run Mode
• Attribute Inspector
• Project View
• Scene Hierachy Tree
• View Layouts
• Object Layers
• Project Layout in the File System and Export
• Help Files

2 GameObjects

• Objects in Unity
• Transform component
• Pivots
• Hierachy in the SceneTree
• Other components

3 3D models

• Polygons and normals
• FBXImporter
• PreFabs
• Asset packages
• Animations

4 Materials

• Material types
• Textures and repetitions
• Normal Maps
• Frame Overdraw
• Drawing calls

5 Lights

• Light Types
• Pixel/Vertex Lighting
• Lightmaps
• Shadows

6 Cameras

• Orthography / Perspective
• Clipping Planes
• Depths and ViewPort
• Multiple cameras in a scene
• RenderTextures

7 Scripts and Interaction

• GameObjects and attached scripts
• Further scripting options

Online class with course project

This course is aimed at 3D developers from all areas (visualisation, games, architecture, engineering, etc.) who want to expand their repertoire with Unity.

Basic knowledge of image processing and 3D is a prerequisite. Programming skills are helpful but not necessary. We strongly recommend preparing yourself with a C# tutorial.

System requirements

• A good internet connection: 5 Mbit free line capacity is required. Please carry out a performance test in advance (e.g. at http://speedtest.incas.de)
• One computer with the software to be trained
• Audio headset/microphone on the computer
• Two monitors
• Webcam – built-in or as USB webcam
• If you are using a company PC, please check with IT whether there are any security restrictions (downloads/installations)