How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX

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Amazon via Udacity

Learn to create a platformer video game using the libGDX development framework by joining the ‘'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' online course’ by Udacity

Mode

Online

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Udacity’s 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' online programme will teach you how to build a platform game called GigaGal. You will be using the open-source libGDX game-development application framework for this. The course is curated and offered by the Amazon Appstore.

With the help of the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' training by Udacity, you will learn about controlling interactions between game objects and keeping track of complicated game state. Moreover, you will develop skills such as drawing sprites, animations, loading and managing level data, etc. These skills are critical to walking the exciting path of professional game development.

'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' online course is an intermediate-level programme that is approximately eight-week-long. During this duration, you will become skilled in effectively using libGDX for 2D game development. You will learn via intensive video content, practical exercises and interactive quizzes. Jeremy Silver and Peter Heinrich will be your expert instructors for this training. 

The highlights

  • Self-paced learning
  • Free programme
  • Online Intermediate-level course
  • Approximately eight-weeks programme
  • Game development course
  • An offering of Amazon Appstore
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Educators with industry experience
  • High-quality learning content

Program offerings

  • Online learning
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Video lectures
  • Eight-weeks training
  • Free programme access
  • Professional instructors
  • Self-directed learning
  • Hand-on training exercises
  • Offered by amazon appstore

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

No

Eligibility criteria

The 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' programme needs you to have basic proficiency with Android Studio and Java. You should be clear about extending abstract classes, implementing interfaces and working with collections. 

Furthermore, you should know how to read and understand source code and documentation. You must also have some prior knowledge of libGDX basics before joining the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' course by Udacity.

While it is not mandatory, this course is a continuation of ‘2D Game Development with libGDX’ by Udacity. Completing it before you begin this course is recommended. Other course recommendations include ‘Intro to Java Programming’ by Udacity and ‘How to Install Android Studio’ by Udacity as well. 

What you will learn

Animation skills Game designing skills

As you go through the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' syllabus, you will learn these skills:

  • Drawing animations and sprites
  • Tracking character’s movement
  • Controlling the interaction between game objects
  • Managing and loading level data

The syllabus

Lesson 1

Sprites and Animations
  • Learn to draw using predefined sprites, animations and stretchable nine-patches

  • Learn to pack many sprites into a texture atlas that can be efficiently loaded

Lesson 2

The Player
  • Create GigaGal and give her the ability to move and jump

  • Add an animation for GigaGal's walk

  • Add separate sprites for facing left, facing right, standing, and jumping.

Lesson 3

The Platforms
  • Add the platforms to GigaGal and allow GigaGal to jump on them and fall off again

Lesson 4

The Camera
  • Set up the camera to follow GigaGal around the level

Lesson 5

The Enemies
  • Add GigaGal's evil robot adversaries

Lesson 6

The Bullets
  • Let GigaGal fight back with her arm cannon and create awesome explosions

Lesson 7

Level Loading
  • Add the ability to load level data created in an external tool

Lesson 8

Adding on-screen controls and the HUD
  • Add a score display, lives counter, and on-screen controls for mobile players

Admission details

Step 1 – Go to the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' course - https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-make-a-platformer-using-libgdx--ud406

Step 2 – Locate the ‘START FREE COURSE’ button and click on it to get to the signup page.

Step 3 – You can sign in using a Google or Facebook ID. Or, you can enter some basic info and hit the ‘SIGN UP’ button to make a new account. That’s all! You should now be enrolled in the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' programme by Udacity.


Filling the form

'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' online programme has no application form. Simply log on to Udacity’s website and sign up for an account to enrol in the course.

Scholarship Details

Udacity does offer scholarships for courses. There are many scholarships available. You can visit https://www.udacity.com/scholarships to find out the details.

How it helps

Over the last ten years, the gaming industry has become a lucrative market. 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' course will equip you with the necessary skills to enter and succeed as a professional game developer.

Udacity’s 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' programme follows a self-directed learning approach. You can adjust your study hours as per your schedule.

FAQs

'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' course is offered by whom?

This course is offered by the Amazon Appstore.

Do I have to pay for joining this online programme?

No, the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' programme is free to join.

Who are the educators for the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' course?

Jeremy Silver and Peter Heinrich will be your expert instructors for this online course.

How much time will this course take to complete?

The 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' course is self-paced. Still, it will take roughly eight weeks to complete.

What are the prerequisites for the 'How to Make a Platformer Using libGDX' training?

You must be familiar with the basics of libGDX, Java programming and Android Studio. You need to have skills in reading and understanding documentation and source code. While not mandatory, you can complete 2D Game Development with libGDX, How to Install Android Studio, Intro to Java Programming by Udacity in preparation for this course. 

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