Weeks 1-2: Fundamentals of Game Development

• Overview of game development workflows
• Introduction to Unity and Unreal Engine
• Understanding the core game development pipeline
• Basics of C# and C++ programming for games

Weeks 3-4: Game Design and Prototyping

• Fundamentals of game design theory
• Creating game design documents (GDD)
• Prototyping concepts and building simple games
• Understanding player psychology and engagement

Weeks 5-6: 2D Game Development

• Building 2D assets and animations
• 2D game mechanics and gameplay logic
• Developing platformers and side-scrollers in Unity
• Sound integration for 2D games

Weeks 7-9: 3D Game Development

• Basics of 3D modeling, texturing, and rigging with Blender
• Building and importing assets into Unity/Unreal Engine
• Programming 3D physics and interactions
• Introduction to shaders and lighting

Weeks 10-12: Advanced Gameplay Mechanics

• AI programming for NPCs and enemy behaviors
• Implementing player progression, leveling, and rewards
• Physics-based mechanics and realistic interactions
• Multiplayer and networking fundamentals for online play

Weeks 13-15: UI/UX Design for Games

• Fundamentals of game UI/UX design
• Building interactive menus, HUDs, and on-screen elements
• Best practices for user-centered design in games
• Testing and optimizing UI for different screen sizes

Weeks 16-18: Game Optimization and Testing

• Optimizing game performance across platforms
• Introduction to mobile game optimization techniques
• Best practices in game testing and debugging
• Understanding analytics and player metrics

Weeks 19-20: Capstone Project – Full Game Creation

• End-to-end game project, from concept to playable demo
• Implementing learned concepts: design, code, UI, and testing
• Polishing and finalizing the game for showcase