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!

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

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Game Design With Fortnite (Ages 10-14)

Students in this class get a chance to create custom Fortnite maps, devices, and experiences while being introduced to using Epic’s Unreal Engine. UEFN is a special version of Unreal engine that is specifically designed to help creators customize Fortnite experiences. Students will also get a chance to learn a new coding language developed by Epic called Verse. This emerging language is focused on helping create rich virtual worlds with advanced device interactions. During the class, students will learn how to model their own custom devices and code player interactions with these devices.

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

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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.

What Families Say About Us

5/5

“Excellent coding experience for kids. The Roblox coding class has been an excellent introduction to game development for my boys. The lessons are engaging, age-appropriate, and focused on building real coding skills through fun, hands-on projects. I’m so glad I found Shawn—he’s a fantastic instructor. Communication is always easy and prompt. I would highly recommend him and Create2Discover to other parents.”   

Angel, Parent

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About The Instructor

Shawn D. Walk has been an educator for over 20 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. Shawn also developed several robotics and coding programs during his time as a teacher.

About 7 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. In addition to teaching classes through Create2Discover, he also teaches classes on Outschool where he has over 1,300 five-star reviews from families.

Shawn has an active Pennsylvania Teaching Certification and a Masters Degree in education. 

All Create2Discover instructors are required to complete a background check conducted by Checkr, a nationally recognized and trusted provider of background screening services.  A copy of this background check can be obtained prior to tutoring by request.  Read more about our trust and safety policies here.

Live Online Group Class

This class is one of our group classes. With group classes, you can set up a private class for 2–9 students on the topic of your choice—Modding Minecraft (Ages 9-13), Roblox Game Design (Ages 9-13), Fortnite Game Design (Ages 10-14), or Video Game Design (Ages 7-10). You can learn more about how our group classes work here.

Please fill out the form below to let us know you are interested in setting up a group class.  We will contact with you to schedule the class based on your group’s availability and provide any other details you might need to be ready for the first class.