Game Design With Fortnite (Unreal Editor for Fortnite)- Ages 10-14

Create your own custom maps, devices, and experiences using a special version of Unreal Engine For Fortnite!

AGES: 10 – 14

PREREQUISITE: None

SOFTWARE: UEFN (Unreal Editor for Fortnite)– View Website –Cost- FREE, Fortnite– View Website-Cost- FREE

CODING LANGUAGE: Verse (Text Based Language)

PATH: Creating Fortnite Experiences

FORMATS: Live Group Class

Technology Requirements:

Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) – View Website

Minimum System Requirements

Operating System– Windows Based Systems Only (Does not work on a Mac).
Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or higher, or versions 2004 and 20H2 revision .789 or higher.
Processor– Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
Memory– 8 GB RAM
Graphics Card– DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card
AMD (21.11.3+) and NVIDIA (496.76+)

Fortnite for PC- View Website

In this class, students will learn to…

Use landscaping tools and available Fortnite content to create custom maps.
Add available VX effects like smoke, fire, lighting and more to maps.
Code device properties to change during gameplay.
Learn and apply 3D modeling tools in UEFN to create custom devices.
Wrap custom materials around 3D meshes.
Code devices to have custom behavior based on player interaction.
Use the concepts of human-centered design to create devices based on player observation and interviews.

CreateDiscover classes integrate future-ready skills into the curriculum to help prepare students for a rapid-changing future. This class includes exercises that help students learn about the concept of human-centered design. As students develop their Fortnite devices in the class, they learn how to use observations, feedback, and analysis to design useful devices for players.

Parent Reviews

Over 1,200 Five-Star Reviews on Outschool

“Amazing teacher and class! The teacher was extremely well-prepared and organized each week. My son loved it and learned so much. We are definitely planning to take more classes with this teacher to learn more coding and modding.”

An Outschool Parent

“My son absolutely loved this class! We had to take a little time ahead of time getting access to the necessary websites and microphone/camera setup – this was so worth it and pretty easy to do, the instructions the teacher shared ahead of time were great. Would 110% do again. “

Carrie C.

About The Instructor

Shawn D. Walk has been an educator for over 17 years. He was a 4th/5th grade teacher for 11 years at an elementary school north of Pittsburgh. During his time at that school, he focused on project-based learning and engaging students with real-world tasks that allowed them to see how what they were learning is used in the real world. He also developed a passion for technology and worked to include that in his teaching. Shawn developed several robotics and coding programs during his time as a teacher and helped students learn essential 21st century skills in a fun and exciting way.

About 5 years ago, He started a company in Pittsburgh that partnered with schools to offer coding, Minecraft, and other creative classes. The company was one of the first organizations in the Pittsburgh region to use Minecraft to create engaging programs for students. He now hopes to take this type of fun and creative learning beyond the Pittsburgh region to students all over the world.

Shawn has an active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification and a Masters Degree in education. He looks forward to helping your child discover their creative powers.

Class Formats and Registration

Live Group Class

Students join a live small-group class each week via the Outschool platform. Students have an opportunity to ask questions during the lesson and get extra help from the instructor as they practice what they learned. Students are also given multiple chances to share their work with the group during the course.

How do I know if the live group class format is best for my child?

COST: $136 (1x per week, 8 weeks, 60 min)

How do I get my child started?

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How do I know which format is best for my child?

A live class might be better if…..

Your child wants to interact with other students and share their work.
Your child wants to ask questions as they arise and get live teacher support if they are having difficulty.
Your child needs reminders to pay attention to the lesson. A live class might be better if you feel they would have a harder time focusing in a self-paced, independent class.

A self-paced class might be better if….

Your child wants to learn at their own pace and complete multiple lessons at one time and not wait each week for the next lesson in a live class.
Your child is more of an independent learner and enjoys teaching themself things using video instruction and interactive lessons.
Your child is at the higher end of the age level for the class or has some previous experience with the topic and would prefer a faster pace for the topic.