Launch of “CODEPOWER 3D Basic Course” in October 2022, a Blender and Unity Learning Program for Metaverse Professionals to Gain the Skills to Create 3D Games Independently

One-Month Free Tuition Campaign Now Available Until October 31, 2022

Castalia Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Satoshi Yamawaki; Registered Office: Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “Castalia”) will launch the CODEPOWER 3D Basic Course, a Blender and Unity learning program for beginner-level metaverse professionals, on October 1, 2022. This course will be added as one of the learning programs offered by the programming school CODEPOWER ONLINE.

Through CODEPOWER 3D, participants learn how to use Blender, a 3DCG animation creation tool, as well as 3D modeling skills, and how to use the game engine Unity, including programming, through hands-on 3D game development. Ultimately, learners will acquire the skills needed to independently create simple 3D/VR-compatible games.

Existing CODEPOWER ONLINE students can enroll in this course at no additional cost.


◆ Overview

CODEPOWER 3D is a Blender and Unity learning course designed for metaverse professionals.
Blender is an integrated application for creating 3DCG animations. Although it is open-source freeware (free of charge), it is lightweight and highly functional, and is widely used by users around the world.
Unity is a popular game engine that enables efficient development of games and 3D content. It is basically free for non-commercial use and is used globally.

In this course, learners create 3D games while alternately studying Blender and Unity. By learning the two tools in parallel, participants can acquire practical 3D game development skills.
CODEPOWER 3D is one of the learning courses offered by the online programming school CODEPOWER ONLINE. In addition to the 3D course, CODEPOWER ONLINE also offers courses such as a GAS course for learning programming fundamentals and an Android course for Android app development. After completing the 3D course, learners may also enroll in other courses.

◆ About CODEPOWER ONLINE

CODEPOWER ONLINE is an online programming school where learners from beginners to experienced developers can continuously study the latest technologies. It offers a wide range of courses, from basic programming courses for beginners to practical courses such as application development and web application development.

For a monthly fee of 4,980 yen, students can enroll in all available courses, including the 3D course. CODEPOWER ONLINE has been adopted by companies, universities, and local governments, and many learners have acquired programming skills and gone on to succeed in new fields. We invite you to experience this proven learning method.

◆ Course Features

  • Acquire fundamental knowledge of the metaverse and VR
  • Learn basic Blender operations, 3D object creation, and how to use 3D objects to develop modeling skills
  • Learn basic Unity operations, Visual Scripting, and C#, and develop programming skills through 3D game creation
  • Total of six stages, consisting of three stages in the Basic Course and three stages in the Advanced Course
  • Currently, only the Basic Course is available
  • Learners who complete the Basic Course can take the Advanced Course free of charge once it is released
  • Chat support is available at any time for questions or assistance
Learning Course Screen

Chat Support Screen

◆ Participant Feedback

Below are comments from monitor participants who took the 3D course. In this monitoring program, participants were asked to customize a treasure-hunting game created as part of the learning content.

▼ Male, 20s (Learning experience: No prior experience with Blender, Unity, or programming)

“It was my first time using Unity, and I was surprised at how advanced the development environment and programming language are. I’d like to try creating something, even if it’s not a game. Thank you very much. Since both video and text materials were provided, I could watch the video first and then follow along using the image-based text, which made the steps easy to understand. When I tried to create an original game on my own, I struggled because it was difficult to find relevant information.”

▼ Game Created

Points of Ingenuity
  • A time limit was added.
  • The field of view (the area visible from the player’s perspective) was narrowed.
  • Obstacles were floated so that players could see whether a treasure was hidden behind them.

▼ Female in her 40s (Learning experience: Blender / No prior experience with Unity / 1 year of programming / CAD experience)

"Since it was my first time using both Unity Visual Scripting and Blender, I learned a lot. Unity has complex scripts and settings, and there are many parts I still do not fully understand. However, I feel that once I grasp the basic concepts and how to use commands, it will open up many possibilities and become very interesting.
Although the period was short, thank you very much for answering my questions so carefully. Having both videos and text materials was very helpful, as I could refer back to them when I had trouble following the flow or the videos. Since these were tools I was using for the first time, it took time to get used to them, and it was quite challenging."

▼ Game Created

Points of Ingenuity
  • Enabled the player to climb on top of walls.
  • Created multiple floors and allowed players to jump between them.
  • Added a sound effect that plays when a treasure is collected.

◆ Curriculum

▼ Basic Course

Stage 1: Blender Basics
Across Stages 1 to 3, participants will build a 3D game titled “Treasure Hunt Game.”
In Stage 1, learners study Blender itself and its basic operations, and create an avatar to be used in a 3D game.

Stage 2: Unity Basics
Across Stages 1 to 3, participants will build a 3D game titled “Treasure Hunt Game.”
In Stage 2, learners study Unity and its basic operations, create the foundation of a game stage, and learn how to move avatars within the game.

Stage 3: 3D Game Development
Across Stages 1 to 3, participants will build a 3D game titled “Treasure Hunt Game.”
In Stage 3, learners develop the game by adding essential features such as event points and obstacles, completing the treasure hunt game.

▼ Advanced Course (Planned)

Stage 4: 3D Game Enhancement ①
Stage 5: 3D Game Enhancement ②
In Stages 4 and 5, learners further polish the 3D game to make it feel more like a complete game while studying professional Unity development techniques. Features such as animations, sound effects, background music, and game-over conditions will be added.

Stage 6: App Build
Learners study how to publish the completed game as a VR application or a web application.

◆ Enrollment Plans

Subscription Plan: ¥4,980 per month
No additional charge for existing CODEPOWER ONLINE students
Access to other CODEPOWER ONLINE courses is also included

◆ Special Offer

One month of free tuition

Conditions:
  • Offer valid until October 31, 2022
  • Application must be submitted via the designated application form below

◆ How to Apply

Please apply using the designated application form below.
A guidance email will be sent within 1–2 business days after application.


■ About Castalia Inc. (https://castalia.co.jp)

Castalia Inc. (Head office: Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoyuki Yamawaki) operates under the vision of “solving social issues through Education × IT.”
With a focus on “Mobile & Social,” the company develops digital content solutions for education and operates web media platforms for learning. Castalia contributes to the creation of new forms of communication and enhanced value through learning between content providers such as companies and schools and individual learners.