Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Environment Design Overview of the course, importance of environment design in games, and what to expect from the course
Module #2 Anatomy of a Game Environment Breaking down the components of a game environment, including props, set dressing, and architecture
Module #3 Understanding Color Theory and Lighting In-depth look at color theory and its application in game environment design, including lighting principles and techniques
Module #4 Composition and Visual Flow Principles of composition and visual flow in game environment design, including leading the players eye and creating focal points
Module #5 Environmental Storytelling Techniques for telling stories through environment design, including narrative beats and atmospheric storytelling
Module #6 Advanced Prop Creation Creating detailed and believable props using various techniques and software
Module #7 Set Dressing and Detailing Techniques for adding detail and realism to game environments, including set dressing and clutter
Module #8 Architectural Design Designing believable and functional architecture for game environments, including interior and exterior spaces
Module #9 Game Engine Fundamentals Introduction to game engines, including Unity and Unreal Engine, and their environment design tools
Module #10 Material Creation and Shading Creating realistic materials and shaders for game environments, including PBR and Physically-Based Rendering
Module #11 Texture Creation and Painting Creating detailed and realistic textures for game environments, including texture painting and normal mapping
Module #12 Level of Detail (LOD) and Optimization Techniques for optimizing game environments for performance, including level of detail and occlusion culling
Module #13 Dynamic Environmental Effects Creating dynamic environmental effects, including weather, water, and destruction
Module #14 Advanced Terrain Generation Creating realistic and detailed terrain for game environments, including heightmaps and erosion techniques
Module #15 Vegetation and Foliage Creating realistic vegetation and foliage for game environments, including tree and plant creation
Module #16 Water and Ocean Simulation Creating realistic water and ocean simulations for game environments, including physics and visual effects
Module #17 Environmental Animation and Simulation Creating animated elements for game environments, including wind, cloth, and other simulations
Module #18 Lighting for Atmosphere and Mood Using lighting to create atmosphere and mood in game environments, including lighting for different genres and styles
Module #19 Sound Design for Environment Importance of sound design in game environments, including audio propagation and spatial audio
Module #20 Working with Game Developers and Artists Collaboration and communication techniques for environment designers working with game developers and artists
Module #21 Designing for Player Movement and Interaction Designing game environments with player movement and interaction in mind, including navigation and accessibility
Module #22 Creating Immersive Experiences Techniques for creating immersive and engaging game environments, including VR and AR considerations
Module #23 Stylization and Art Direction Creating stylized and visually distinct game environments, including art direction and stylistic considerations
Module #24 Game Environment Design for Different Genres Designing game environments for different genres, including fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and more
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Techniques in Game Environment Design career
