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This specialization features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the specialization.
In this hands-on specialization, you will master Unity and create Android games. You’ll start by setting up Unity and learning basic C# scripting, then move on to building 3D and 2D games like tap shooters and endless runners. You'll also cover game design, UI creation, and integrating ads for monetization.
The specialization walks you through installing Unity, creating your first scripts, and designing gameplay mechanics. You'll add features like touch controls, animations, sound effects, and more. As you progress, you’ll learn to optimize your games and prepare them for Android export.
Ideal for aspiring developers or hobbyists, this specialization requires no prior game development experience, though basic programming knowledge is helpful. It’s suitable for beginners but also challenging enough for those with some experience.
By the end of the specialization, you will be able to develop Android games, write complex C# scripts, integrate monetization, and use version control for your projects.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Build Your First Game in Unity
- Course 2: Advanced Android Game Development in Unity
- Course 3: Mastering Unity Game Development & Monetization for Android
Courses
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Take your Unity skills to the next level with a deep dive into advanced Android game development. In this course, you’ll build a variety of engaging 2D and 3D mobile games—from endless runners to arcade-style action—while mastering more sophisticated C# programming concepts, UI systems, and touch input mechanics. The course kicks off with a rolling ball coin collector game and balloon popper, helping you refine player controls and interactive mechanics. As you progress, you'll build full-fledged games like a 2D block dodger, a 3D endless runner, and more. Each project emphasizes real-world skills like UI development, scoring systems, touch joystick integration, and game optimization for mobile platforms. This course is ideal for learners who already have basic Unity and C# knowledge and are looking to expand their capabilities with advanced projects. It's perfect for aspiring indie developers or professionals enhancing their mobile development portfolio. Difficulty level is Intermediate. By the end of the course, you will be able to design and develop multiple complex Android games using Unity, implement smooth player controls, build robust game logic using C#, and publish games optimized for mobile devices.
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into game development with Unity 6 and bring your first Android games to life. You'll learn to build engaging 2D and 3D games from scratch using Unity’s powerful engine, while strengthening your programming skills with a crash course in C#. Whether it's scripting dynamic gameplay mechanics or designing immersive environments, this course offers a complete hands-on journey. Starting with setting up Unity and Visual Studio, you'll gradually build simple tap shooters and progress to more complex games like a 3D dodging challenge and an endless ninja runner. Each section is structured for progressive mastery—combining theory, coding practice, and real-world game projects. The course is ideal for beginners with a passion for game development and zero prior experience. No background in programming or Unity is required—just a willingness to learn and explore. Difficulty level is Beginner. By the end of the course, you will be able to build and export multiple Android games, write functional C# scripts in Unity, and confidently design game mechanics, UI systems, and mobile-ready experiences.
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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock your full potential as a mobile game developer with this advanced Unity course focused on building, publishing, and monetizing Android games. You’ll develop immersive 3D racing, endless runner, and hyper-casual games while mastering real-world game development tools like Unity Ads, WebGL builds, and version control systems. The course blends creativity with monetization strategy for a complete production-ready experience. Beginning with the ZigZag Racing game, you'll progress through complex mechanics such as dynamic platform spawning, particle effects, touch controls, and high score systems. Next, you'll build hyper-casual endless runners and explore core Unity Android features like accelerometer input, swipe gestures, and adaptive UI design. Finally, you'll learn how to monetize your games using Unity Ads and implement version control with GitHub or Bitbucket to manage projects efficiently. This course is ideal for learners with intermediate Unity and C# experience who are ready to turn their games into polished, monetized Android applications. It’s perfect for indie developers, mobile game entrepreneurs, and aspiring Unity professionals. By the end of the course, you will be able to build production-quality Android games, integrate monetization features like ads, deploy to WebGL and mobile platforms, and manage projects using version control systems.
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