Fortnite Game Design with Unreal Engine
Design and Build Your Own Games with Unreal Engine
- Age 13-18
An exciting class where students learn the fundamentals of game design using the powerful Unreal Engine—the same technology behind Fortnite! Participants will discover how to create their own game environments, design characters, and program interactive elements. Perfect for Fortnite enthusiasts looking to move from players to creators. Our curriculum accommodates complete beginners through more experienced young developers, with layered challenges ensuring everyone learns something new. Returning students will build upon previous skills with advanced projects while newcomers master the basics. Join us to transform your gaming passion into real game development skills!
Creativity Through Game Design
Fortnite game development gives students a powerful way to turn their ideas into interactive experiences. They design worlds, create challenges, build gameplay systems, and express their creativity through original game concepts.
Real Game Development with Unreal Engine
Students go beyond simple tools and learn how real games are built using Unreal Engine and UEFN. They explore game logic, systems, and design principles used in modern game development.
Future-Ready Digital Skills
Creating games helps students build valuable skills beyond gaming. They learn computational thinking, design, testing, iteration, and how to turn an idea into a finished interactive project.
What Students Learn
- Introduction to Unreal Engine & UEFN
- Level design and environment building
- Game mechanics and player interaction
- Basic scripting with Verse
- UI and gameplay systems
- Testing and debuggingI
- Game flow and player experience
- And More!
Flexible Learning Options
Fortnite Workshops/Holiday Camp
Hands-on Fortnite game creation for students who are ready to design, build, and develop their own interactive game experiences using Unreal Engine and UEFN.
Highlights
Create original Fortnite game experiences
Learn Unreal Engine and basic scripting with Verse
Build gameplay systems, mechanics, and interactive worlds
Each class or workshop can feature different projects and challenges, so students are welcome to join multiple times and continue developing their game design and development skills.
Class Schedule
Age 13-18
Private Fortnite Lessons
For students who want to explore Fortnite game development more deeply, we also offer private lessons.
Private lessons allow instructors to adjust the level, pace, and project focus based on each student’s experience and interests.
Students may explore:
- Unreal Engine and UEFN fundamentals
- Level design and environment building
- scripting with Verse
game mechanics and systems - UI design and interactivity
- debugging and improving their own projects
This flexible format works well for students who want more personalized support or who have specific project ideas they want to build.