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Moving, Shooting, and Debugging in GameMaker
This course is the second course in the specialization about learning how to develop video games using GameMaker on Windows or Mac. Why use GameMaker instead of using C# and Unity or C++ and Unreal*? Learning to develop games with GameMaker is much easier than learning to program in C# or C++ AND learning Unity or Unreal. If you just want to continue learning how to develop games in a more "gentle" way, this is a great starting point.
This course assumes you have the prerequisite knowledge from the previous course in the specialization. You should make sure you have that knowledge, either by taking that previous course or from personal experience, before tackling this course. Throughout this course you'll continue building your foundational GameMaker knowledge by exploring more GameMaker and game development topics.
Module 1: Learn how to implement player and movement and learn about collision masks
Module 2: Learn how to shoot projectiles and control firing rate
Module 3: Learn how to debug both Visual games and Code games
Module 4: Learn how to add health to your games
* I do have Coursera Specializations called C# Programming for Unity Game Development and C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development for those more advanced topics.
Duration
4 Months
Institution
University of Colorado System
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into University of Colorado System.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$260
Total Est. Investment
$260
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Moving, Shooting, and Debugging in GameMaker program at University of Colorado System are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.