MUC286 Game Audio: Music
Introduces creative and technical skills required to compose music for video games and adjacent interactive experiences. Introduces fundamentals in compositional theory as it pertains to games as well as technical requirements to produce music that behaves effectively during game runtime. Covers the theory of interactivity in music, how it affects the gameplay experience, and how to leverage those techniques while composing their music. Includes video game music throughout the history of game development. Recommended: knowledge of a DAW, basic audio recording and production. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14457 | In-person | Cascade TEB 215 | Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6:50pm | From January 6 through March 19, 2026 | Matthew E Henderson | Books for CRN 14457
Class details for CRN 14457 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.