Music in Video Games

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Explores video game music from its technological beginnings to its complex narrative and immersive structures in modern gaming. Teaches tools for analysis and composition and discusses music’s reflection of video game culture through time and across the globe. No prior music or programming experience is necessary. (HU) (WPS) Prerequisite: HUM 2051 or HUM 2052 or HUM 2053 or HUM 2054 or HUM 2141 or HUM 2142 or HUM 2211 or HUM 2212 or HUM 2213 or HUM 2331 or HUM 2332 or HUM 2551 or HUM 2552