Day 1

Games & The Industry

• What is a game?
• Overview of the games industry
• Roles in game development: designer, programmer, artist, audio, producer
• Creating a simple game idea
• Introduction to basic game design concepts

Day 2

Game Audio & Sound Design

• Why does sound matter in games?
• Creating or sourcing simple sound effects
• Editing sounds using Reaper
• Exporting audio for games

Day 3

Game Art & 3D Basics

• Introduction to 3D modelling and Blender
• Understanding basic shapes, scale, and game assets
• Creating a simple loot box model
• Applying basic materials and textures
• Importing assets into Unreal Engine

Day 4

Game Design & Unreal Engine

• Introduction to Unreal Engine interface
• Understanding game levels and player controls
• Creating a simple game
• Basic gameplay elements
• Testing and improving the game experience

Day 5

Play & Showcase

• Testing and improving the game
• Adding small elements
• Playtesting each other’s games
• Final showcase and discussion about next steps in game development