Welcome Composers! Are you up to the challenge of creating the musical score for some of the latest video games and animated movies being created right here in British Columbia?
By following these materials, you will:
- gain a sense of what it’s like to be a musician working to create music for games and movies
- learn the various processes that creators go through as they encounter new project
- gain a better understanding of how the things you’re learning in school apply in the creative tech industry
Composition is an open-world adventure, driven by improvisation and experimentation.
As you explore the realms of Rhythm, Tempo, Harmony, Melody and Texture & Timbre, you will discover new tools to upgrade the arsenal that make up your composer resource kit. If ever you feel stuck in progressing on your quest, simply respawn with a new idea! Advanced and seasoned musicians will be challenged by the many Side Quests along the path to your finished product.
Look out for the following icons along your journey:
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Testing Grounds:
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Career Pathway Videos
Caitlin Yu
Head of Quality Assurance
Phoenix Labs
Burnaby, BC
Shannon Mason
Composer & Sound Designer
Vancouver, BC
Adrian Talens
Freelance Composer
Vancouver, BC
What is it like to work in Interactive & Digital Media?
Where can I go to college or university for a career in IDM?
The Art Institute of Vancouver