Global Certificate in Music Technology for Games

• Introduction to Music Technology for Games: Understanding the role of music in games, basic music theory, and the history of music technology in gaming. • Digital Audio Fundamentals: Learning the basics of digital audio, including sampling, bit depth, and frequency, and how they impact music in games. • MIDI and Sequencing: Understanding the basics of MIDI and sequencing, including MIDI messages, controllers, and sequencing techniques. • Game Sound Engines: Exploring the most common game sound engines, including Wwise, FMOD, and Unity's built-in audio system, and how to use them to create interactive music. • Interactive Music Techniques: Learning the basics of interactive music, including horizontal and vertical resequencing, randomization, and layering, and how to apply them to game music. • Implementing Music in Games: Understanding the process of implementing music in games, including integrating music with game engines, optimizing for performance, and debugging audio issues. • Game Audio Middleware and Authoring Tools: Exploring popular game audio middleware and authoring tools, including Reaper, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools, and how to use them to create game audio assets. • Game Music Composition and Sound Design: Learning the basics of game music composition and sound design, including melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre, and how to apply them to game music. • Game Audio Implementation Best Practices: Exploring best practices for game audio implementation, including optimizing for performance, reducing memory usage, and ensuring cross-platform compatibility.