Design the sound and compose the music for the next big hits in the world of video games"

Many of the greatest video games in history have very careful sound design and distinctive music as a main feature, which is then remembered for years after their release. However, it is often an undervalued and overlooked element, even though it is fundamental to having an enjoyable gaming experience.

The video game industry is expanding and has already become one of the most profitable industries worldwide. Millions of gamers are waiting for new titles from their favorite companies. But it is a relatively new discipline and there are not always qualified personnel prepared to face the specific challenges of the video game industry, which are very different from those of other disciplines, such as film.

Because of this, it is necessary to have a specialization program that is completely devoted to the sector and which teaches specific knowledge related to this art, more specifically to Sound and Music Design in Video Games. This postgraduate diploma in Sound and Music Design in Video Games is the answer to this problem, since it offers specific knowledge for the discipline.

With this program, students will be able to design and compose sound and music for different titles of productions and video games, so that upon graduation they will be fully trained professionals who are prepared to enter the labor market. 

Create the soundtrack for the video game of your dreams" 

This postgraduate diploma in Sound and Music Design in Video Games contains the most complete and up to date program on the market. Its most important features include:

• Specific knowledge in sound design, prepared for future professionals in the sector
• Special focus on the importance of music composition in video games 
• The contextualization of sound in the video game industry 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

You could be the John Williams of video game composition: this program is the first step to achieving that"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersion training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Specialize and become the most valuable member in your video game company"

Sound design represents the life and soul of a video game: learn with TECH and become the best sound designer in your area”

The objective of this program is to turn students into the next leaders in Sound and Music Design in Video Games, so that they may lead the way towards new sounds in current video games. With this program, students will be able to obtain all the tools they need to become the best experts in the field and take on an essential role in the profession.

TECH goal is to enable you to design the sound of your favorite company's video games"

General Objectives

• Know the different genres of video games, the concept of gameplay and features in order to apply them in the analysis of video games and in the creation of the design of the video game
• Deepen understanding of the production of video games and in the SCRUM methodology for project production
• Learn the fundamentals of video game design and the theoretical knowledge that a video game designer should know
• Generate ideas and create entertaining stories, plots and scripts for video games
• Know the theoretical and practical foundations of the artistic design of a video game
• Be able to create an independent digital entertainment startup

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Video Game Design

• Understand the theory of video game design
• In depth study of the elements of design and gamification 
• Learn about the types of players, their motivations and characteristics
• Learn about game mechanics, MDA and other game design theories
• Learn the critical foundations for video game analysis with theory and examples
• Learn about game level design, how to create puzzles within these levels and how to place the design elements in the environment

Module 2. Design Document

• Write and illustrate a professional design document
• Know each of the parts of design: general idea, market, gameplay, mechanics, levels, progression, elements of the game, HUD and interface
• Know the design process of a design document or GDD to be able to represent the idea of the game in an understandable, professional and well-elaborated document

Module 3. Sound & Music Design

• Compose and develop music 
• Design music composition software 
• Know how to carry out the production and post-production process 
• Learn how to do internal mixing and sound design 
• Use sound libraries, synthetic sounds and foley  
• Know music composition techniques for video games 

TECH helps you get your name on the credits of the next worldwide video game blockbuster"