How to Use GameMaker to Improve Education

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How to Use GameMaker to Improve Education

Yes, we know that GameMaker is an effective tool for teaching game design, computer science, and programming. But have you ever considered what other critical skills teaching game design can develop? When creating a game students enhance their critical thinking, collaboration, time management, communication, creativity, and time management skills. Why Choose GameMaker for Education? GameMaker is an ideal tool for … Read More

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Innovative Unity 3D Development Solutions for Education

kristielAll Topics, Unity Game Development

Unity 3D Education Blog

More than just game development, Unity now offers innovative real-time 3D development (RT3D) programs that prepare students for successful careers. These are high-demand jobs in engineering, gaming, augmented reality, and virtual reality. This article explores the Unity 3D development solutions that are designed for high schools, colleges, and universities. Why is this important? The highest job growth in 2019 was … Read More

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Benefits and Tools for Teaching Coding and Game Design

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Benefits and Tools for Teaching Coding and Game Design

GameMaker was first developed in 1999 by Professor Mark Overmars to be used in education. This easy-to-learn 2D game-making tool with its GML visual system is ideal for teaching coding and game design. In this article, we will explore the benefits of teaching coding and game design, take a closer look at GameMaker, and learn about the free resources available … Read More

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ZBrush 2022 Inspires Creativity and Fuels Exploration

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ZBrush 2022 Inspires Creativity and Fuels Exploration

What can you expect from the digital sculpting and painting software that sets the industry standard? With Pixologic, you can expect it to keep getting better. ZBrush continuously innovates to evolve as an art tool created by artists for artists. The features of ZBrush allow you to utilize customizable brushes for shaping, texturing, and painting virtual clay in a real-time … Read More

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RT3D, Higher Education and Webinar Announcement

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RT3D, Higher Education and Webinar Announcement

This article will discuss the growing importance of RT3D skills in the job market, the advantages of post-secondary institutions that are able to teach students these sought-after skills, Unity Academic Alliance solutions to help them get started, and information on our upcoming webinar with Unity that will discuss all of this in further detail. Let’s start with RT3D. What is … Read More

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Create an RT3D Program with UAA for Higher Education

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Create an RT3D Program with UAA for Higher Education

Did you know that the demand for real-time 3D (RT3D) development talent is growing at a rate 601% faster than the overall labor market?* The needs of consumers and industry are changing and this translates into increased demand for real-time 3D experiences. Higher education institutions are looking for new ways to grow enrollment and prepare their students to be successful … Read More

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Resources for Teaching Programming with GameMaker

kristielAll Topics, Game Design

Resources for Teaching Programming with GameMaker

In this article, I will share some of the great resources YoYo Games has made available for teaching coding and game design with GameMaker. Before we get into that, I wanted to share why teachers love working with this 2D development environment. It is a great tool for teaching students how to make games because of the fast and friendly … Read More

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The Unity Academic Alliance (UAA) for Higher Education

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Unity Academic Alliance (UAA) for Higher Education

These are challenging times for higher education. Adding new and niche programs can help differentiate an institution and increase enrollment. Skills in real-time 3D development (RT3D) are in demand. Many schools would love to add an innovative RT3D program to their catalogs, but lack the expertise and qualified instructors to do so. As a world-leading platform for creating and operating … Read More

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A Closer Look at ZBrush 2021.5

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A Closer Look at ZBrush 2021.5

Pixologic has recently released ZBrush 2021.5 with features and enhancements that are sure to benefit every ZBrush sculptor. This final release of ZBrush 2021 offers exciting features that enhance ZModeler, Sculptris Pro, and more. 3DConnexion support to ZBrush is now available. This is available as a free upgrade to all registered ZBrush users. Recognized as the world’s leading digital sculpting … Read More

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A Closer Look at ZBrush 2021 from Pixologic

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A Closer Look at ZBrush 2021 from Pixologic

ZBrush has been consistently recognized as the world’s leading digital sculpting software. ZBrush prides itself on being an art tool created for artists by artists. Therefore, it is no surprise that the latest release from Pixologic, ZBrush 2021, offers an impressive set of new features and improvements. With customizable brushes to texture, shape, and paint virtual clay, you can see … Read More

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