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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Introduction to C# Programming and Unity is an independent course available on the Coursera platform which helps you learn from scratch about how to develop video games with C# programming language along with using the Unity game engine on your Mac or Windows. The course is not at all authorized or sponsored by Unity Technologies or its affiliates.

C# is preferred as a learning computer language, for knowing how to program and entering into professional programming.

The course helps you to learn in-depth about core programming concepts that apply to C# along with different programming languages. The learners will understand how to apply these concepts while developing games.

With the Introduction to C# Programming and Unity Course, they will also get to know about the ideal path they need to learn to code and clear their fundamentals by building small games and applications.

India is touted to be a highly scalable market for the gaming industry in the next couple of markets and there is no better time than now to not just enroll and learn something new, but also gain a skill that can help you be a part of the growth story as India’s first homegrown gaming giant.

The Highlights

Shareable certificate
100% online course
Flexible deadlines
Beginner level course
Approx. 18 hours course duration
Financial aid available
Subtitles available in Chinese(Simplified), German and English language

Programme Offerings

Technical Support
Real World Projects
projects reviews
Lifetime technical support
graded Quizzes with feedback
Graded Programme Assignments
course videos and readings
Self paced learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The course is available for free for a 7-day trial period and post that, you would be required to pay INR 3,087 per month.

Fee Structure:

Particulars	Amount
Course Fee, 1 Month	Rs. 3,202
Course Fee, 3 Month	Rs. 6,404
Course Fee, 6 Month	Rs. 9,606

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

To get the certificate, students need to subscribe to the specialization course. Students will get a certificate after completing the coursework. The electronic certificate issued by Coursera is added to the accomplishment page. Students can print the certificate from the accomplishment page or add the same to their CV or LinkedIn profile.

What you will learn

Programming skills

Learn about the concepts of Video Game Development
Learn and understand C Sharp, C# Programming Language by creating video games using the Unity Game Engine.
Get in-depth knowledge of how to start programming, classes, and objects,
Understand the basics of unity 2D basics and selection, unity input

Who it is for

Game DesignerSoftware Engineer

The Introduction to C# Programming and Unity course has been created to equip the learners with knowledge of basic programming concepts, game designing and development, and the various other aspects that are associated with creating scalable, feature-rich applications.

The course is an ideal fit for the following professionals -

IT professionals
Game designers
Software engineers.

Admission Details

The admission process for the Introduction to C# Programming and Unity course is fairly simple. You can take admission into the course through 2 options - Audit and Free Trial.

For the free trial, you are given the option to pay for the certification after completing a 7-day trial period. On the other hand, if you are looking to just audit the course, you may as well choose the Audit option on the course page. Please note that the ‘Audit’ option is available only on selected courses.

Application Details

The following steps need to be followed to apply for the courses on Coursera -

Step 1: Visit the official page of Coursera

Step 2: Use the search bar to find “Introduction to C#The Programming and Unity course”

Step 3: Enrol using your full name, email id and password, if you already have an account. If you have an account, you can use the registered email address and password to log in. You can also login using your Facebook, Gmail, or Apple ID.

Step 4: Click ‘Join for Free’

Step 5: Go to the course and click ‘Enrol’

Step 6: Buy the course

The Syllabus

The course is divided into 4 weeks with different videos, readings, and quizzes associated with each week. Each module will take you a step closer to learning C# Programming and Unity Game Engine.

Videos

Course Introduction
Navigating a Coursera Course
Meet the Instructor (optional)
Lesson Introduction
Installing Visual Studio
Your First Console App
Installing Unity
Your First Unity Script

Readings

Dr. T's Book
Course Topic Index
Unity Import/Upgrade Errors
Corresponding Book Chapters
Setting Up Your Development Environment
Running the Course Software
Exercise 1: Writing Your First Console App
Exercise 2: Writing Your First Unity Script
It's Elemental Solution

Videos

Corresponding Book Chapters
Exercise 3: Declaring and Using Variables
Exercise 4: Calculating with Integers
Exercise 5: Declaring and Using Variables and Constants
Exercise 6: Trigonometry with Floats
Exercise 7: Calculations and Rounding
It's All Greek to Me Solution

Readings

Bits and Bytes
Data Types

Videos

Lesson Introduction
Introduction to Classes and Objects
Using a Class: Constructor
Using a Class: Properties
Using a Class: Methods
Classes and Objects in Unity

Readings

Corresponding Book Chapters
Exercise 8: Rolling the Dice
Exercise 9: Look at the Cards
Nothing Like Blackjack Solution

Videos

Lesson Introduction
The Unity Editor
Sprites and Game Objects
Unity's Component System
Scripts as Components
Debugging a Unity Script
2D Physics
Collision Detection and Resolution, Part 1
Collision Detection and Resolution, Part 2
Prefabs
Finishing Up

Readings

Corresponding Book Chapters
Exercise 10: Unity Basics
Exercise 11: Growing Teddies
Exercise 12: Move That Game Object
Exercise 13: More Unity Practice

Practice Exercises

Final Exam

Instructors

CU Denver Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: When will a learner get access to all the course content?

For the accessibility to lectures and assignments, it depends on your type of enrollment.

Learners taking the course in audit mode will get access to most of the course material for free. However, the graded assignments and certificates are given only to those who enrol for a paid option.

2: What should I do if audit mode is not visible to me?

If the audit option is not visible, the course might not have an audit option. In this case, you can opt for a free trial and decide if you like the course. Alternatively, you can apply for financial aid. Although in the case of financial aid, you are only eligible for it if you agree to finish the course and not drop-off midway.

3: What will I receive if I subscribe to online specialization?

After enrolling for the course, you will get access to all the courses present in the specialization, after completing the course you earn a certificate. Your electronic Introduction to C# Programming and Unit Certificate will be added to your accomplishments page.

4: Is financial aid available for the course?

Financial help is available to learners who find it difficult to pay the fee for the course. They can apply for financial aid on the website. There’s a financial aid link under the Enroll button on the left side of the course page.

5: Does the course help the learner in gaining skills that are necessary for pursuing game development?

Yes, it does. The C# Programming and Unity course helps you in making a career in game development. The C# is widely used to create games by using the most popular game engine i.e., Unity Game Engine.

6: Is C# a good programming language to start learning for beginners?

C# (Programming) is easy to learn for beginners. Though it has a similar name to relatively hard-to-learn languages like C and C++, C# is a much friendlier language to novice learners.

7: Is learning the C# language worth it in 2020?

The simple answer is Yes, it is.

If you are really interested in developing Windows applications and web applications then C# is a brilliant language to learn anytime. To the advantage of it, C# is a natural language to learn if you are already skilled in VB.NET as they both run on Microsoft’s as well as the NET framework.

8: What are the careers I can pursue after learning C# and Unity?

After completing the course, you can pursue a highly-rewarding career in game design and development, software programming, and mobile application development among others.

9: Is the course available free of cost on Coursera?

Yes, the ‘Introduction to C# Programming and Unity Course’ from Coursera is absolutely free and you can get yourself enrolled easily. Although if you want to complete the assignments, get graded, and earn a certificate, you will have to pay a certain amount of money to be able to do so.

10: Which university or institution is offering this specialization course?

The University of Colorado in the United States is offering this specialization course on Coursera.