Game Music

  • Sunnhordland folkehøgskule – Halsnøy Kloster
  • Telephone: 96004066 - 474 88 879
  • E-mail: sunnfolk@sunnfolk.no
  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 22.08.2027
  • Course teaching amount: 21 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 143 100,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal?
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan?
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Location: Kvinnherad kommune
  • Study tour for the course: London, Konsoll, Global Game Jam
  • Study tour for the school: Japan, Fjelltur, Vintertur, høyt eller lavt.

Do you like both music and video games? Do you want to make digital worlds unforgettable? Welcome to Norway's first and only game music line, where uou'll learn everything you need to make game music.

We focus on the entire musical process, from idea to integration into the game engine. In the beginning, we learn the basics of music production, music theory and dynamic music. With this knowledge we will work with generes like 8-bit music, instrumentation orchestral music, world music and ambient music, to name a few. You will be challenged to experiment and think outside the box. At the end of the year you will have your own portfolio.

You will work with:

You will learn about dynamic music, location- and character scoring, stingers and other techniques that adds to exciting and engaging game experience. You will also work with sound design. In addition you will have the pleasure of partaking in a creative space and record in the school's studio.

Through analysis of games such as Hollow Knight, Undertale and Celeste, you will learn how these songs are made, so you can create the music you dream of making. You do not need to know any music theory beforehand. 

As a student at Game Music, you will have access to Ableton Live 12 (suite version). You will also learn to use FMOD for integrating sound into the Unity game engine.

The curriculum centres on the creative performing arts contexted with the personal growth and development of the student. Sunnhordland folk high school is beautifully situated by the sea at the West Coast of Norway and has good facilities for the various art subjects.

We accommodate English speakers in our teaching. All foreigners will also get the offer of a short and intensive course in Norwegian language for about 2-4 lessons a week.

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