​This is a one-day Unreal Engine 5 introductory workshop designed for beginners, artists, and aspiring game developers. Starting from a blank project, you'll explore the full UE5 workflow, from sculpting and lighting a scene to bringing it to life with visual scripting — and walk away with a fully playable interactive level built entirely by you.

​The workshop balances concise theory with guided hands-on practice, keeping written code to a minimum so you can focus on world-building, visual design, and creative problem-solving. Wrap up the day with a Showcase & Mingle session to share your level, get feedback, and connect with fellow creators.

​You will learn:

• ​Editor navigation & interface (viewport controls, panels, project structure, and content browser)

• ​Objects & materials (placing and transforming actors, creating and applying materials and textures)

• ​In-engine modeling (using UE5's built-in modeling tools to shape and customize geometry without leaving the editor)

• ​Lighting (static vs. dynamic lights, Lumen global illumination, atmosphere, and mood)

• ​Level creation (landscape, composition, environmental storytelling, and playable space design)

• ​Visual scripting with Blueprints (logic, triggers, interactions, and simple game mechanics — no C++ required)

​Who should attend: Beginners, game developers, 3D artists, interaction designers, and anyone curious about real-time 3D — no programming background required.

​Schedule

• ​13:45 – Check-in & setup

• ​14:00 – 15:45 — UE5 Fundamentals: Editor, Objects, Materials & Modeling, Lighting, Level Creation

• ​15:45 – 16:15 — Break

• ​16:15 – 18:00 — Level Design & Blueprints

• ​18:00+ — Showcase & Mingle (open networking, optional level showcase)

​Before the Workshop
Please have the following installed:

• ​Unreal Engine 5.6.1 via Epic Games Launcher

• ​Visual Studio or VS Code (for Blueprint debugging support)

• ​Keep 30–40 GB of free disk space

​Recommended: Launch UE5 at least once and open a starter content project to confirm everything runs smoothly on your machine.

​What to Bring

• ​Laptop with UE5 installed + charger

• ​Mouse

• ​Water & snacks

​Registration Notes

• ​Participation fee: €5 (covers drinks & snacks on the day)

• ​Seats are limited; priority given to TUM-XR members

• ​Please cancel your RSVP if you can no longer attend

• ​Arrive by 13:45 for check-in and initial setup

​FAQ

​Q: Do I need programming experience?
A: No. Blueprints are a fully visual scripting system — the focus is on creativity and design, not code.

​Q: What's the language of instruction?
A: English.

​Q: Do I need prior Unreal Engine experience?
A: Not at all. The workshop starts from the very beginning and is paced for first-timers.

​Q: Will I receive the project files afterwards?
A: Yes, templates and example Blueprints will be shared for your reference after the workshop.

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​About the organizer

​This event is hosted by TUM-XR: Student Initiative.
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