Overview

Students learn modern approaches to video game scoring, compositional techniques, aesthetics, relevant technology, self-discipline, musicianship, and creative development. Like the video game industry itself, this program is steeped in the practice of collaboration: Students in the major will collaborate not only with other students at Berklee, but also score student games from universities that offer the top video game development programs.

Upon successful completion of this Game and Interactive Media Scoring major at Berklee College of Music, students will:

compose music in multiple interactive scoring methodologies utilized in game and interactive media, including branching, layering, and transitional scores;
recognize, learn, and compose for multiple game audio technologies;
write music in multiple styles for a wide range of live ensembles and work with virtual instruments;
create synth mockups of live instruments;
mix, implement, and program music scores within games;
deconstruct the design and mechanics of video games;
evaluate how game design mechanics impact audio production needs;
work successfully in a team environment to produce audio assets;
program custom sound playback approaches in major video game development environments;
use the technical tools for games' collaborative and programming environments;
design sound and music for various game settings (realistic, abstract, sandbox, real-time strategy, first-person, role-playing, simulation, sports, puzzler, party, action-adventure, platformer, and more);
create work estimates with budgets and negotiate contracts; and
create demo reels and related marketing material for self-promotion.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Applied Acoustics for the Writer/Produce

Games and Interactive Media Scoring

Scoring Technology for Media Composers

Scoring for Interactive Media

Digital Narrative Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

There are no entrance requirements to declare this major.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52440 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

52440 USD / year

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Additional Details

Summer: $22,900

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Upon successful completion of this Game and Interactive Media Scoring major at Berklee College of Music, students will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Boston

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