MUSA229-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Introduction to Game Audio

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

Learn foundation skills in sound design and music for games. The course will survey current industry practices, and students will gain knowledge of a variety of approaches to audio creation, editing and integration into video games. No prior experience in music, sound, or game design is required.

Prerequisites

45 points from any courses.

Restrictions

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 09:00 - 11:00 Rehua 003 Music
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 11:00 - 13:00 Len Lye 201 Computer Lab 2
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Thursday 13:00 - 15:00 Len Lye 201 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Triggering Sounds 20% Load sound effects into the Unity game development environment and assign them to actions in a sample game.
Sound capture and editing 20% Record real world sounds with a field recorder, edit and prepare for game integration.
Modulating audio parameters 30% Simulate distance effects and other real-world acoustic phenomena using Wwise.
Integration of audio in a game environment 30% Combine ambience, effects, and music into a complex sound scene in Unity and Wwise.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,038.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .

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