Music and Sound for Games (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The student will learn the basic terminology and the general mindset of music and sound design in games. The student will also become acquainted with the tools and conventions to make game sounds and music in practice.

Content

Theoretical part consists small individual research about the topic. In practical part the student will make a sound design (or music)for the game and/or for other visual material.In final assignment the student will deepen his/her knowledge and competence concerning sound and music in games. This final assignment can be both research or practical depending on the interest of the student.

Materials

Will be introduced in the beginning of the course (some parts already in pre-assignment.)

Completion alternatives

Practical part (25%),research part (25%).Final assignment (25%).Personal learning diary (25%)

Student workload

General lectures and other major contacts 18h.Small group contacts 22h.Assignments 40h.Individual/pair work 55h.Total=135h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

o excellent (5) students show an excellent understanding of the key issues and their work is very well-produced
o good (3-4) students understand the main processes and concepts and their work is of a reasonable standard
o satisfactory (1-2) students gain and demonstrate enough knowledge to pass the course

Qualifications

Personal interest, hobbyism and other competences in a field of music, sound or/and games.Some kind of background with music/sound softwares and/or musical instrument can be seen beneficial when applying to this course.

Further information

Please contact the lecturer of the course (ilari.miikkulainen@jamk.fi) before choosing this course and explain shortly your personal point of view of interest concerning music, sound and games.