Video Game Production: Audio and Sound
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Video Game Production: Audio and Sound provides students with the introductory skills in audio and sound for video games. Coursework focuses on the music aspects of Video Game Production. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production is available. Certificates of Completion (CCL) are also available in Video Game Production: Game Art, Video Game Production: Coding and Scripting, and Video Game Production: Narrative.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Video Game Production: Audio and Sound (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5130
Total credits required
30-31
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze the electronic game industry, including history, markets, distribution, publishing channels, business models, team roles, and career landscape. (CRW176, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Analyze commonly used game components and mechanics. (CIS151, CRW176, MUC222, MUC298AB)
- Manage game development project resources, budgets, goals, and tasks. (CIS105, CIS151, MUC292)
- Evaluate software and hardware used for game design, development, and production. (AVC100, CIS105, CIS151, MUC111, MUC122, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Apply audio design concepts in the creation of interactive applications. (MUC122, MUC192, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Create planning materials such as compositions, audio files, audio recordings, and design documents. (MUC111, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Create a variety of audio and music resources. (MUC111, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Apply audio and music planning materials and media resources to a cohesive game experience. (CIS105, CIS151, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Demonstrate effective written, oral, visual, and interpersonal communication skills. (AVC100, CIS105, CIS151, CRW176, MUC111, MUC122, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Collaborate in a culturally responsive manner in a team environment. (AVC100, CIS105, CIS151, CRW176, MUC111, MUC122, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Engage in ethical personal and professional creative practices, in accordance with audio and music industry standards. (MUC111, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Examine the implications of cultural values, individual beliefs, and biases as applied to sound design and music composition. (MUC111, MUC191, MUC192, MUC194, MUC195, MUC196, MUC222, MUC292, MUC298AB)
- Create a portfolio of work. (MUC292, MUC298AB)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 30-31 | |
| Students must complete the following courses for a total of 13 credits that apply to the core of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production. | ||
| AVC100 | Introduction to Digital Arts | 1 |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS151 | Computer Game Development Level I | 3 |
| MUC122 | Sound Design I | 3 |
| CRW176 | Writing Narrative for Video Games | 3 |
| Students must complete the following courses for a total of 17 to 18 credits that apply to the Video Game Production: Audio and Sound Emphasis of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Video Game Production. | ||
| MUC191 | Electronic Music (3) OR | |
| MUC194 | Audio Mixing Techniques (3) | 3 |
| MUC111 | Digital Audio Workstation I (DAW I) | 3 |
| MUC192 | Electronic Music II (3) OR | |
| MUC196 | Studio Recording II (3) | 3 |
| MUC195 | Studio Music Recording I | 3 |
| MUC222 | Sound Design II | 3 |
| MUC292 | Sound Design III (3) OR | |
| MUC298AB | Special Projects (2) | 2-3 |
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