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3D Interactions and Navigation

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Course Summary

This course teaches students how to create 3D interactions and navigation using various tools and techniques. Students will be able to design and build immersive virtual environments, as well as learn about user experience and user-centered design principles.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to design and build immersive virtual environments
Understand user-centered design principles
Master techniques for 3D interaction and navigation

Learning Outcomes

Design and build immersive virtual environments
Understand user-centered design principles
Create effective 3D interactions and navigation

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Familiarity with 3D modeling software
Basic understanding of UX design principles

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Hands-on projects

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Description

Welcome to 3D Interactions and Navigation, the third course in the Unity Certified Programmer Specialization from Unity Technologies.

This course will help you prepare for the Unity Certified Programmer exam, the professional certification for entry to mid-level Unity programmers. Unity is used to create real-time 3D applications for many industries, including video games, automotive, film, training, and more. In this course, you will be challenged to solve realistic Unity programming problems that are aligned to topics covered on the exam. In the third course, you will start development on a new 3D application: Stealth. In this application, a 3D stealth-style game, the user guides a 3D character through a maze-like environment filled with hazards in an attempt to avoid detection. In implementing this application, you will review and practice many of the skills covered in the exam, including setting up navigation meshes and agents, working with 3D character animation, scripting camera movement, and more. This is an intermediate course, intended for people who are ready for their first paying roles as Unity programmers, or enthusiasts who would like to verify their skills against a professional standard. To succeed, you should have at least 1-2 years of experience programming interactive applications in Unity. You should be proficient at programming in the C# language and familiar with Unity's scripting APIs. You should have experience in the full product development lifecycle, from concept to launch (and beyond). And you should understand multi-platform development, including deploying applications to XR (AR and VR) platforms.

Outline

Agent Navigation
Introduction to UCP Review | Series, Goals, and Methods
Introduction to the UCP Exam
Introduction to Course 3
Challenge 1 | Enemy Navigation
Solution 1A | Enemy Navigation
Solution 1B | Enemy Navigation | Bonus
The Unity Certified Programmer Exam
Course Prerequisites and Unity Resources
About the Challenges and Solutions
Challenge 1 | Enemy Navigation
Solution 1 | Enemy Navigation
Agent Navigation

Character Animation and Camera Control
Challenge 2 | Character Animation
Solution 2A | Character Animation
Solution 2B | Character Animation – Bonus
Challenge 3 | Camera Control
Solution 3 and Bonus | Camera Control
Challenge 2 | Character Animation
Challenge 2 | Hints and Tips
Solution 2 | Character Animation
Challenge 3 | Camera Control
Solution 3 | Camera Control
Character Animation
Camera Control

Environmental Interactions
Challenge 4 | Environmental Interactions
Solution 4A | Environmental Interactions | Desk
Solution 4B | Environmental Interactions | Light Cones and Security Camera Timeline Playable
Challenge 4 | Environmental Interactions
Solution 4 | Environmental Interactions
Environmental Interactions

2D Overlays: Mini-Map
Challenge 5 | Minimap
Solution 5 | Mini-map
Course 3 Summary
Challenge 5 | Prepare for Peer Review
Solution 5 | Mini-Map
Congratulations!

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about 3D interactions and navigation in this highly rated course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its engaging content, which covers a range of useful techniques and tools for designing 3D interfaces.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Engaging content

Pros from User Reviews

Provides a comprehensive overview of 3D interactions and navigation
Includes practical tips and techniques that can be immediately applied
Instructors are knowledgeable and responsive to questions
Well-structured course with clear explanations and examples

Cons from User Reviews

Can be challenging for beginners with no prior experience in 3D design
Some users have reported technical issues with the course materials
The pacing may be too slow for some learners
The course may not be suitable for those looking for more advanced 3D design techniques

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