• Core principles of Unreal Engine
• Working with PBR Materials
• Lighting Fundamentals
• importing assets into Unreal Engine
• Unreal 3D modeling and world-building
• Creating cinematics

• Weekly Breakdown

Week 1: Epic Resources, Learning Unreal Editor - An overview of the resources available in Unreal Engine, including documentation, forums, and learning resources, and an introduction to the Unreal Editor and its interface.

Week 2: Data Pipelines & Assets Preparation - An introduction to data pipelines and asset preparation in Unreal Engine, including optimizing assets for performance and managing data workflows.

Week 3: Introduction to Materials - An introduction to materials & PBR workflows in Unreal Engine, including creating and editing materials, and using textures and shaders to create realistic surfaces.

Week 4: Fundamentals of Lighting - An introduction to lighting in Unreal Engine, including lighting types, settings, and post-processing effects.

Week 5: Introduction to World-Building tools - An overview of world-building tools in Unreal Engine, including landscape tools, foliage systems, and level design workflows.

Week 6: 3D Modeling & Mesh Editing - An introduction to 3D modeling, mesh editing & UV Mapping tools in Unreal Engine, including creating and editing 3D models in the engine.

Week 7: Polishing our first Unreal Project - How to polish and refine a project in Unreal Engine, including using visual effects and audio, and optimizing for performance.

Week 8: Introduction to the Sequencer -  An introduction to the Sequencer in Unreal Engine, including creating cinematic sequences, using animation and audio, and exporting video.

• Industry best practices and workflows
• Deep understanding of Datasmith
• Advanced lighting techniques
• Post-processing techniques
• Creating advanced materials
• Exporting high-quality cinematics

Week 1: An in-depth look at game-ready assets - A deep dive into game-ready assets, including how to optimize assets for performance and create realistic and immersive environments.

Week 2: Datasmith, Import, Re-Import, Basics of Dataprep - An introduction to Datasmith and data preparation workflows, including importing and re-importing data, and using Dataprep for automation and optimization.

Week 3: Create Advanced Materials - How to create more advanced materials, including using material functions and shader complexity to create complex and realistic surfaces.

Week 4: Introduction to static lighting (CPU Lightmass) - How to use the CPU Lightmass to create realistic and optimized lighting.

Week 5: Static Lighting (GPU Lightmass) - Advanced techniques with the GPU Lightmass for faster and more efficient lighting calculations.

Week 6: Advanced Lumen settings - Advanced techniques for lighting with Lumen the new global illumination system, for realistic and dynamic lighting.

Week 7: Post-Processing techniques - An introduction to post-processing in Unreal Engine, including using post-processing effects to enhance visual quality and create atmospheric effects.

Week 8: Advanced Sequencer & Movie Render Queue - Advanced techniques for using the Sequencer, including creating complex cinematic sequences and using animation and audio to create immersive experiences. & Export high-quality cinematics with MRQ.

Portfolio project: A real-time Architectural Visualization (Project TBA).

• Blueprint & Visual Scripting
• Blueprint Classes & Functions
• Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) for UI design
• Best practices for troubleshooting Blueprints
• Introduction to optimization and resolving performance issues
• Packaging and distributing Unreal Engine projects.

Week 1: Introduction To Blueprint - An overview of Blueprint, Unreal Engine’s visual scripting system, including creating and connecting nodes, and basic programming concepts.

Week 2: Blueprint Part II - Learning about Blueprint classes, including creating prefabs and reusable blueprints, and working with events.

Week 3: Introduction To UI Design (UMG) - An introduction to Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG), Unreal Engine’s UI design system, including creating and styling widgets, and building menus and interfaces.

Week 4: Creating main menus - How to create main menus in Unreal Engine, including using UMG and Blueprint to create interactive and immersive menu systems.

Week 5: Troubleshooting blueprints (Dos and Don'ts) - Best practices for troubleshooting and debugging Blueprints in Unreal Engine, including identifying common issues and avoiding pitfalls.

Week 6: Introduction to optimization - An introduction to optimization in Unreal Engine, including identifying and resolving performance issues, and optimizing assets for faster load times.

Week 7: Advanced optimization - Advanced techniques for optimizing Unreal Engine projects, including reducing draw calls, managing LODs, and using culling systems.

Week 8: Packaging & Sharing your project - How to package and distribute your Unreal Engine project, including using Unreal’s packaging tools and deploying to various platforms.

• Portfolio project: A real-time Architectural Visualization (Project TBA).

• Overview of Virtual Reality technology and its capabilities
• Creating optimized assets for Virtual Reality using 3D modeling and texturing
• Optimizing lighting with dynamic and static techniques
• Designing intuitive navigation systems with teleportation and locomotion
• Designing user-friendly UI for Virtual Reality environments
• Designing interactive experiences with motion controls and natural interactions
• Techniques for optimizing performance and reducing latency
• Packaging and deploying Virtual Reality projects to different platforms.

Week 1: Introduction to Virtual Reality - An overview of Virtual Reality technology, its uses, and its capabilities.

Week 2: Creating Assets for VR - Learn how to create assets that are optimized for use in Virtual Reality, including 3D modeling and texturing.

Week 3: Lighting for VR - Learn how to optimize the lighting in Virtual Reality environments, including using dynamic and static lighting techniques.

Week 4: VR Navigation - Techniques for designing intuitive navigation systems in Virtual Reality environments, including teleportation and locomotion.

Week 5: Designing UI for Virtual Reality - An introduction to designing UI for Virtual Reality environments, including creating user-friendly interfaces that are easy to interact with.

Week 6: Interaction Design in Virtual Reality - Learn how to design interactive experiences in Virtual Reality, including using motion controls and designing natural interactions.

Week 7: Optimizing Performance - Techniques for optimizing performance in Virtual Reality environments, including reducing latency and improving frame rates.

Week 8: Packaging Virtual Reality Projects - Learn how to package and deploy Virtual Reality projects to different platforms, including Oculus, HTC Vive, and others.

Portfolio project: An immersive and photoreal Virtual Reality experience of a high-end architectural project.

• Advanced data preparation and automation techniques
• Importing real-world data for realistic virtual environments
• Creating large-scale landscapes and advanced materials with procedural features
• Adding crowds and traffic systems with AI and simulation tools
• Advanced optimization techniques with level streaming and occlusion culling
• Best practices for lighting and environment design in large-scale projects
• Overview of earth visualization and its applications in architecture and urban planning
• Creating a final portfolio project featuring a large-scale architectural project.

Week 1: Advanced Datasmith & Dataprep concepts - Techniques for data preparation and automation, including using scripts and plugins to streamline data import and processing.

Week 2: Working with Geo and OSM Data - Learn how to import real-world data in Unreal to create realistic and accurate virtual environments. Explore techniques for data preparation, import, and automation, as well as best practices for optimization and performance.

Week 3: Creating large landscapes & landscapes materials - Discover techniques for creating large-scale landscapes and creating advanced materials that blend textures and add natural features procedurally like grass, rocks, and trees.

Week 4: Creating Crowds and Traffic Systems - How to create and add crowds and traffic systems to large-scale architectural projects in Unreal Engine, including using AI and simulation tools.

Week 5: Advanced Optimization Techniques - Advanced techniques for optimizing large-scale architectural projects in Unreal Engine, including using level streaming and occlusion culling.

Week 6: Lighting and Environment Design - Best practices for lighting and environment design in large-scale architectural projects in Unreal Engine, including creating realistic and immersive outdoor environments.

Week 7: Introduction to Earth Visualization - An overview of earth visualization, its applications in architecture and urban planning, and the tools, and plugins to make that happen.

Week 8: Creating a Final Portfolio Project - How to create a final portfolio project featuring a large-scale architectural project in Unreal Engine, including showcasing key features and optimizing for performance.

Portfolio project: a large-scale project with advanced game mechanics