Sound Design for Computer Games | Faculty of Technical Sciences

Subject: Sound Design for Computer Games (17.IA027)

Type of studies	Title
Master Academic Studies	Engineering Animation (Year: 1, Semester: Summer)

General information:

Category	Theoretical-methodological
Scientific or art field	Design
ECTS	4

Acquiring basic knowledge regarding the process of sound design for computer games. The main goal of the course is to enable students to independently create and implement sound content in computer games. Emphasis is placed on the use of audio editing programs (Audio sequencer), sound libraries, and Unreal, a program for creating computer games.

Acquiring knowledge and ability to 1) create sound effects ready to be implemented in a computer game; (2) create different styles of sound effects, depending on the genre of the computer game; (3) apply and acquire various practical and theoretical knowledge in this field in order to develop a critical understanding of interactive sound. Students will acquire the ability to independently create and implement sound for multicomputer games, using archive sound effects (sound library).

Basics of sound design for computer games•Creation and implementation of sound atmosphere for computer games•Creation and implementation of sound effects of character walking for computer games•Implementation of music in computer games•Sound zones in computer games•Application of acquired knowledge in the field of creation and implementation of sound for computer games games (work on student projects).

Lectures and exercises in the computer laboratory. Consultations. Computer exercises are based on mastering computer programs for creating and implementing sound effects and music for computer games, using the program: Unreal. Pre-examination requirements - Students are required to pass the colloquium and do one computer game sound project, which earns them the right to take the exam. Exam - Verification of theoretical knowledge through a test.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Collins, Karen	Game sound : an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of video game music and sound design	2008	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	English
Viers, Ric	The sound effects bible	2008	Michael Wiese Productions	English
England, Elaine and Finney, Andy	Interactive Media - What’s that? Who’s involved?	2011	ATSF White Paper - Interactive Media UK	English
Stevens, Richard and Raybould , Dave	Game Audio Implementation A Practical Guide Using the Unreal Engine	2016	Focal Press	English