Learn Unreal Engine 5 and environment design fundamentals through hands-on projects — Creating Liberty Island

What you'll learn

Students will learn the fundamentals of environment design and why it's important in game development and filmmaking.
They will understand how environment design has evolved over time and its growing role in immersive media.
Students will gain a solid foundation in using Unreal Engine 5, from installation to navigating its interface.
Students will learn how to create landscapes and sculpt terrain to form the foundation of their virtual worlds.
They will discover how to apply materials and textures to bring detail and realism to their environments.
Students will understand the role of lighting and how to create different moods using dynamic and static lighting techniques.
They will learn to add foliage, trees, rocks, and natural elements using UE5's foliage tools.
Students will practice environment creation through six unique and creative projects, including a special cinematic scene.
By the end of the course, they will be able to design and build complete 3D environments using Unreal Engine 5 with confidence.

Requirements

No prior experience with Unreal Engine is required — this course is beginner-friendly.
A computer capable of running Unreal Engine 5 (Windows or macOS with recommended system specs).
A stable internet connection to download Unreal Engine and course materials.

Description

Unlock the power of Unreal Engine 5 and bring your imagination to life by mastering the art of environment design. This course is designed for beginners and aspiring creators who want to learn how to build stunning virtual worlds for games, film, or digital storytelling.You'll begin with the core concepts of environment design — what it is, why it matters, how it has evolved, and its role in modern visual media. Then, you'll dive into the basics of Unreal Engine 5, learning how to install the engine, navigate the interface, and understand the key features that make UE5 the industry standard for real-time environment creation.Once you're familiar with the tools, you'll explore environment design techniques inside Unreal Engine 5, including:Creating and sculpting landscapesWorking with materials and texturesSetting up realistic lightingAdding foliage such as trees, plants, and grassImplementing water features like rivers and lakesTo help you apply everything you've learned, this course includes six engaging projects that allow you to build unique environments from scratch. These include:Constructing an old villageDesigning a city at nightBuilding a dramatic mountain landscapeCreating a rich forest environmentAnd more — including a special project: Liberty IslandBy the end of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of environment design and the skills to create your own high-quality scenes in Unreal Engine 5.

Who this course is for

Beginners who want to learn environment design from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5.
Aspiring game developers looking to create immersive worlds for their games.
3D artists and designers interested in building detailed environments for films, animation, or virtual production.
Indie developers who want to enhance the visual quality of their projects.
Content creators looking to design cinematic environments for storytelling.
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https://www.udemy.com/course/mastering-environment-design-with-unreal-engine-5/