Analysis of Video Game Music Techniques

Department - FILM
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - FS-271

This course provides students a thorough overview of the history, theory, aesthetics, and application of interactive scoring along with an introduction to the video game and interactive industries, including career opportunities, contracts, licensing, practices, and toolsets. The course includes analysis of interactive music as found in video games, the internet, installations, sound art, and concert composition. This course can stand alone or serve as the first in a series of three courses that make up part of the Video Game Scoring Minor.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Alison Plante
Prerequisites: MTEC-111
Required of: None
Electable by: All