Final

Final Project Rubric

You will create a playable environment showcase in Unreal Engine that integrates your rigged character, props, and environment. This project connects directly to Year 2, Semester 2 units:

Unit 4 — Unreal Engine Basics
Unit 5 — Environment Design in Unreal
Unit 6 — Blueprint Scripting Basics

The focus is on building a small but polished interactive scene. You are not expected to make a full game — your goal is to demonstrate control over importing assets, designing environments, and scripting simple interactivity.

In Year 3, you will expand these skills to create a team-based vertical slice. This project is your first step toward industry-style production in Unreal.

Steps to Completion

Step 1 — Environment Blockout

Create a simple greybox level in Unreal.
Focus on scale and proportion so your character fits correctly in the world.

Step 2 — Set Dressing & Lighting

Add props, textures, and materials.
Use basic lights (directional, skylight, spot/point) and experiment with atmosphere.

Step 3 — Character Integration

Import your rigged character and confirm materials, scale, and placement.
Pose or idle animation optional for polish.

Step 4 — Blueprint Interactivity

Add at least one trigger or pickup.
Implement basic character movement and a simple win condition (goal reached, item collected, etc.).

Step 5 — Renders & Playthrough

Capture screenshots of the environment with your character.
Record a short (30–60 sec) playthrough video showing interactivity.

Step 6 — Final Showcase Package

Compile your environment, character, and Blueprints into:

Unreal packaged build + project folder
Presentation board with renders and notes
Process PDF with Blueprint screenshots, references, and reflection

Deliverables

Environment Build — playable scene with props, scale, and lighting
Character Integration — imported rigged character with materials
Blueprint Interactivity — movement, one interactive element, and a win condition
Renders & Playthrough — screenshots + short video
Presentation Board & Process PDF — workflow documentation and reflection
Portfolio Upload — final showcase added to your portfolio

Learning Outcomes

By completing this project, you will:

Apply Unreal Engine workflows for character, environment, and Blueprints.
Design and present a playable environment with clear mood and storytelling.
Demonstrate interactivity with basic scripting logic.
Prepare a packaged project for a portfolio showcase.

Submission Format

Folder labeled: Last_First_UnrealShowcase.zip
Subfolders:
- 01_Project/ → Unreal project folder
- 02_Build/ → Packaged playable build
- 03_Renders/ → screenshots + playthrough video
- 04_Documents/ → presentation board + process PDF

Rubric (100 pts)

Criteria	Excellent	Adequate	Weak	Value
Environment	Clear scale, polished lighting, cohesive composition	Basic scene built, some issues	Incomplete or sloppy	25
Character Integration	Fully imported, materials/textures correct	Imported, minor issues	Missing or broken	15
Blueprints	Movement, trigger, and win condition work smoothly	Basic movement or one interactive element	No working interactivity	25
Renders & Playthrough	Polished visuals, clean video capture	Present but rough	Poor readability	15
Process & PDF	Detailed workflow, Blueprint screenshots, reflection	Partial documentation	Minimal/no documentation	10
Professional Practices	Correct naming, folder structure, references credited	Minor errors	Disorganized	10

Late work: −10% per week. Missing references: −5 pts. Poor naming: −2 pts.

Midterm