Music in video games Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Music in video games
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-MVG
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module "Music in Video Games" is conducted through lectures to introduce students to music's role in video game production. Participants will learn the basic principles of musical composition in games, including integrating music with narrative, interactivity, and game mechanics. Various musical genres used in games and techniques employed to create soundtracks will be explored. The module will also cover the impact of music on emotional engagement in games and player involvement. The course aims to develop students' skills in analyzing music in the context of video games, as well as fostering their creative compositional abilities. Students will be encouraged to critically analyze games concerning their musical elements and experiment with different musical styles in the context of video games.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the principles of musical composition in video games, including integrating music with narrative, interactivity, and game mechanics. [S2-MVG_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [3/5]
The student knows various musical genres used in video games and the techniques employed to create soundtracks. [S2-MVG_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [4/5]
The student can analyze and evaluate music in the context of video games and identify its impact on the emotional engagement of players. [S2-MVG_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U01 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-U05 [5/5]
The student actively participates in discussions about the role of music in video games, collaborating with other students to develop creative ideas. [S2-MVG_4]
 W6-MM-S2-K03 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-K04 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_MVG] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Video show [c02]  		exam S2-MVG_1 S2-MVG_2 S2-MVG_3 S2-MVG_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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