The Unity platform provides a game framework that enables users to design video games. It’s used to create 3D, 2D, virtual reality, and augmented reality experiences, making it useful for applications other than gaming. These other applications include film, architecture, construction, space research, and others.

Some well-known Unity projects include Coco VR, a virtual-reality version of Pixar’s 2017 film; Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality in which players find themselves in the world of titular mad scientist Rick Sanchez; and various animated shorts and series such as Sonder and Mr. Carton.

Unity is important to learn for anyone interested in gaming, film, or related careers due to its wide-spread use in various industries.

According to Neuvoo, the average Unity Developer earned $115,000 per year (or $58.97 per hour) in 2018. With Unity valued at $6 billion in 2019, there are no shortage of other titles that make this skill an in-demand one. Some of these opportunities include Creative Director, UX Researcher, Content Manager, QA Tester, Design Lead, Marketing Manager, Executive Producer, Artist, Game Developer, Prototyper, and others. When searched in LinkedIn, there are over 8,000 Unity-related roles in the United States.

Unity courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in programming games with C#; bringing games to market; creating 2D arcade games; implementing features such as a complex camera system into your game; and more.

Lessons on Unity are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including University of Colorado, Michigan State University, University of London, Unity itself, and other organizations. Learners can enjoy exploring Unity with instructors specializing in Computing, Game Design, Media, Engineering and Applied Science, and other disciplines. Course content on Unity is delivered via video lectures, hands-on projects, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.