Advanced Scoring and Implementation for Video Games

Department - FILM
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - FS-471

This course continues to build on the foundations learned in FS-371. It features advanced approaches to scoring for video games, including implementation using middleware such as XACT, Wwise, and Fmod. It includes examples, guest speakers, and applied scoring to develop the knowledge and skills that games composers and implementers are using in today's industry. This course deepens the preparation of students for entry level work in music at a game development company or as a freelance game music professional, including experience with typical game music workflow using version control technologies.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Alison Plante
Prerequisites: FS-371
Required of: None
Electable by: All