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Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

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Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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July 2025

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Begin your journey in Unreal Engine 5 by setting up a foundational project environment designed for world building. This module guides you through the core interface, helping you confidently navigate the software’s layout and essential tools. You’ll also learn how to apply and adjust basic materials and lighting, laying the groundwork for creating immersive scenes.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Dive into creating rich, natural environments by sculpting landscapes and populating them with plants and flowers to bring realism to your scenes. You’ll master terrain tools to texture and shape your world while using atmospheric and lighting techniques to craft immersive outdoor settings that captivate viewers.

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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Take your environments to the next level by incorporating detailed 3D models and advanced scene composition. This module focuses on importing assets, building visually realistic worlds, and applying powerful post-processing effects—such as bloom, color grading, and depth of field—to enhance visual fidelity and create stunning final projects.

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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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