GAME DESIGN

 Key Learnings:

• Core game design principles and Unreal Engine interface
  
• Navigating the editor and managing files and assets
  
• Building terrain, placing objects, and lighting environments
  

End Result:
 Students will have a basic but functional 3D game level with landscape, props, lighting, and organized project files, ready for interactive elements.

 Key Learnings:

• Visual scripting with Blueprints (Event Graphs, Variables)
  
• Creating actor behaviors and custom logic
  
• Player movement, camera control, and basic UI using UMG
  

End Result:
 A working playable character setup with interactive objects, switchable camera views, and on-screen elements like health bars and score.

 Key Learnings:

• Setting game rules with GameModes and PlayerStates
  
• Implementing inventory, AI enemies, health/damage logic
  
• Integrating sound effects and background music
  

End Result:
 A prototype game level with basic gameplay systems including collectibles, enemies, health tracking, and sound-enhanced feedback.

 Key Learnings:

• Material design, animations, particle effects (Niagara)
  
• Advanced Blueprint logic, performance optimization
  
• Game development planning, iteration, and testing
  

End Result:
 A fully playable and visually polished mini-game, presented by students with working mechanics, animation, VFX, and refined UI/UX — ready for portfolio inclusion.