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Modern UI Development in Unity 4.6/5.0

3D BUZZ Programming and Digital Art training

Create a6, or the latest version, Unity 5.0. Start by learning the core concepts of the new UI system, which offers flexibility and a WYSIWYG experience. Apply your knowledge to your game, exploring advanced features. Learn to think like a UI developer. Construct an entire game using the UI for all visual aspects. Build a solid, event-driven architecture to power your game from the UI, creating a production-ready application. The course also covers building a menu system and using blend trees for effects.

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Learning objectives

  • Become familiar with unity's
  • Create an entire game using
  • Apply all of what is learned
  • Learn to think like a ui

Syllabus

> Introduction to the UI
> A comprehensive introduction to the core of the UI system and how it works.
... and 23 others

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Unity ui development foundations (archived)

According to learners, this course provides a solid foundation in Unity's older UI system (versions 4.6/5.0), focusing on core concepts like Canvases, Rect Transforms, and layout groups. Many appreciate the practical project where a complete game UI is built, finding it helpful for applying knowledge. However, a significant number of students note that the content is heavily outdated for modern Unity versions, leading to version-related issues and code that may not work without modification. While the explanations of fundamentals are often praised, some find the clarity or pacing inconsistent in later sections. Overall sentiment is mixed, heavily impacted by the course's age, but it may still be useful for those needing to work with specific older versions or seeking a basic understanding of foundational UI principles.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Modern UI Development in Unity 4.6/5.0.
Unity 2017 2D Game Development Projects
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Effort
13.5 total hours
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Language
English
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Provides a comprehensive
Explores the Rect Transform
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Uses Unity 4.6/5.0, which
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