IGAME 3701 Music Composition for Games
In this class, students build off-of fundamental music theory skills from the Music Theory course and go deeper into writing music with topics including scoring, arranging, and orchestration, specifically with the unique needs and parameters in mind for implementation in interactive games such as composing for adaptive and non-linear arrangements. Non-game students may also be interested in this course as an elective if they are interested in writing music in general such as for film or animation. Although non-linear and adaptive concepts are explored, the role and importance of music and emotion to drive and support thematic narrative structures is encouraged and emphasized. Concepts in this course are explored and applied through creative songwriting projects. Historical context is given for musical styles as demonstrated in the development of game music.