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:
- Composition of music in various genres: 8-bit, orchestral, ambient, world music, etc.
- Music production, mixing & mastering
- Creating your own instrument patches with sound synthesis and effects in Ableton Live
- Dynamic music
- Playing music with others
- Recording
- Music theory
- Foley & sound design
- Learn about what makes music and sound design important in games
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.