Advanced Certificate in Game Music Composition: Smart Systems

• Advanced Game Music Theory: This unit will cover the advanced concepts of music theory, including harmony, counterpoint, and form, with a focus on their application in game music composition.
• Game Music Composition Techniques: This unit will explore various composition techniques used in creating game music, including adaptive music systems, interactive music, and linear music.
• Audio Implementation in Game Engines: This unit will cover the fundamentals of implementing game audio using popular game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine, with a focus on optimizing audio for performance.
• Advanced Sound Design for Games: This unit will delve into advanced sound design techniques, including synthesis, processing, and implementation, for creating rich and immersive game soundscapes.
• Game Music History and Analysis: This unit will examine the history of game music, from its early beginnings to the present day, with a focus on analyzing and deconstructing iconic game soundtracks.
• Game Audio Middleware: This unit will explore the use of audio middleware such as Wwise and FMOD, focusing on how to use them to create dynamic and interactive game audio.
• Music and Sound for Virtual Reality: This unit will cover the unique challenges and opportunities presented by virtual reality, including spatial audio, 3D audio, and binaural recording techniques.
• Game Music Licensing and Copyright: This unit will provide an overview of the legal aspects of game music composition, including licensing, copyright, and publishing.
• Professional Practice for Game Music Composers: This unit will cover the business side of game music composition, including networking, pitching, and working with game developers.