Toolbox

The goal of these workshops is to gain practical experience and develop a toolbox that will assist with course projects and beyond. Equally important is learning how to approach something new that is not yet known, so it doesn’t feel intimidating. This greatly enhances the self-learning ability required for the course.

Each workshop will involve a brief to create something that represents an MVP—Minimum Viable Product. These will not be complete games but rather specific features or micro-features. In groups of 2 or 3, participants will have two hours to create this. The focus is not on whether the code is the most beautiful or the design is the most polished, but rather on seeing something functional.

While this may initially seem intimidating, the purpose is to practice in a controlled environment so that similar situations feel less daunting in the future.

Although each workshop will be independent with a different task each time, consistent attendance is important to maximize the benefits.

Module 1: Introduction to Learning and Problem-Solving

How to Learn Alone

Developing self-learning strategies.
Importance of continuous learning in game development.

Logic Exercises

Presenting logical problems.
Understanding boundaries and scope.
Asking the right questions.
Understanding data and actions.

Module 2: Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

OOP Thinking

Basic concepts of Object-Oriented Programming.
Understanding classes and objects.

Pseudo Code

Writing and interpreting pseudo code.
Problem-solving using pseudo code.

Practical Exercises

"Creating a sandwich" practice using OOP concepts.
Building a Tic-Tac-Toe game (XO) with OOP principles.

Module 3: Advanced Coding Practices

Toolbox Initialization

Setting up a development environment.
Writing agnostic code.

Spawner Systems

Implementing a spawner in Unity.
Practical applications in games.

Module 4: Game Mechanics and Control

Input Systems

Handling player input in Unity.
Using Unity’s Input System.

Side Scroller Movement Controller

Implementing a movement controller for side scrollers.
Writing the Move(Vector2 direction) function.

Module 5: Camera and UI Systems

Camera Management

Setting up and controlling the camera in Unity.
Advanced camera techniques for different game genres.

UI Events and Components

Building user interfaces in Unity.
Handling UI events and interactions.

Module 6: State Management and Animation

State Machine and Enums

Implementing state machines in Unity.
Using enums to manage game states.

Animation Curves

Using animation curves for smooth transitions.
Creating and applying animation curves to game objects.
Practical exercise: Creating a popup animation with ease using curves.

Teachers

Shalev Babay

Keren (Luna) Havro

Jono Barel

Tutors

Omer Bahar

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