Course

Music for Interactive Media

Faculty
Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Department
Music
Course code
MUSC 2272
Credits
2.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This is a course in the study and development of audio and audio techniques for interactive media. The course will address critical and practical analysis of current practices, especially with reference to industry needs.
Course content
  1. Interactive audio history and current trends
  2. Sound design techniques
  3. Loops and call backs
  4. Audio/musical design and media
  5. Technical limitations of platforms
  6. Asset management
  7. Design refinement
  8. Metrics
Learning activities

In this course, students will participate in lectures and demonstrations. 

Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. 

The following is an example evaluation scheme:

Assignment #1  10%  
Assignment #2 10%  
Assignment #3 20%  
Assignment #4 10%  
Assignment #5 20%  
Mid Term Exam 10%  
Industry-Standard Software Certification Course 10%  
Professionalism 10%  
Total 100%  

Professionalism is assessed on consistent attendance, punctuality, taking responsibility for deadlines, constructive and considerate interpersonal communication and contribution to class discussion and group work. 

Instructors may use a student's record of attendance and/or level of active participation as part of the student's graded performance. Expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the Instructor Course Outline.

This is a letter-graded course. 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Create and modify audio files for use in interactive, online and event-driven applications;
  2. Understand protocols for developing projects of varying scope;
  3. Design sounds for specific briefs;
  4. Analyze storytelling strategies and techniques in game audio;
  5. Develop strategies for respecting cultural ownership and ensuring collaborative authentic representation when working with Indigenous knowledge, music and cultural elements;
  6. Develop strategies to recognize and address content that perpetuates stereotypes and misappropriation of Indigenous knowledge.
Textbook materials

No texts or materials are required. All required hardware and software for the completion of assignments and projects is available in the studio.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

Course Transfers to Other Institutions

Below are current transfer agreements from Douglas College to other institutions for the current course guidelines only. For a full list of transfer details and archived courses, please see the BC Transfer Guide.

Institution Transfer details for MUSC 2272
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2027

CRN
15410
section details
CRN Days Instructor Status More details
Maximum seats
26
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
26
On waitlist
0
Building
New Westminster - North Bldg.
Room
N4215
Times:
Start Time
12:30
-
End Time
15:20