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AVC 200 • Spring 2026

Week 1

Course Introduction and Unity Basics
January 21, 2026
Monday was a holiday – No class
Week 2 →

Week Overview

First class covering course structure, expectations, and materials, followed by introductions and a hands-on tutorial of Unity fundamentals including interface navigation, object creation, animation, and basic scripting.

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Wednesday
January 21, 2026

Course Introduction and Unity Basics

First class covering course structure, expectations, and materials, followed by introductions and a hands-on tutorial of Unity fundamentals including interface navigation, object creation, animation, and basic scripting.

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1
Course Overview and Logistics
0:00 Introduction and Class Format
1:14 Class Structure and Schedule
4:58 Attendance Options and Expectations
8:05 Communication and Discord Setup
10:26 Weekly Project Workflow
14:01 Sharing Work and Critique Sessions
16:03 Semester Schedule and Dates
16:47 Required Materials and Equipment
20:21 Computer Requirements and Options
26:38 Grading and Late Work Policy
28:36 AI and Machine Learning Tools
29:02 Technology Orientation Assignment
2
Introductions and Setup
36:45 Instructor Introduction
37:37 Student Introductions
47:07 Discord Names and Video Presentation Guidelines
3
Unity Fundamentals
53:38 Unity Game Engine Overview
1:04:13 Unity Installation and Setup
1:17:42 Unity Interface and Project Structure
4
Animation and Interactivity
1:32:33 Creating and Animating Objects
1:41:13 Materials and Color Assignment
1:47:52 Animation Fundamentals in Unity
1:55:01 Creating Smooth Animation Loops
2:07:03 Animation Controller and State Machine
2:14:45 Adding Interactivity with Scripts
2:25:52 Testing and Avoiding the Big Bang Approach

Key Concepts

  • Weekly project workflow includes ideation, creation, and critique sessions
  • Unity is a powerful game engine with a scene-based project structure
  • GameObjects are the fundamental building blocks in Unity scenes
  • Materials control the visual appearance and color of 3D objects
  • Animation clips define how object properties change over time
  • Animation controllers use state machines to manage animation transitions
  • C# scripts add interactivity and custom behavior to GameObjects
  • Incremental testing prevents issues and follows good development practices
  • The Unity interface consists of Scene, Game, Hierarchy, Project, and Inspector windows