Diploma in Game Audio

Learn to design, record, and integrate the soundscapes that bring games to life. At USV, you’ll gain the technical and creative skills to start your career in game audio — and stack your credits toward a bachelor’s degree.

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Program Overview

The Game Audio diploma prepares you to create and implement the sounds that make games unforgettable. You’ll learn audio fundamentals alongside interactive techniques, from sound design and music theory to integrating audio directly into game engines. Whether you want to launch your career or continue into the BS in Digital Audio Technology, this program gives you the foundation to succeed.

What you'll learn:

Sound design and audio production fundamentals

Interactive audio design using game engines

Recording, editing, and mixing techniques

Music composition and songwriting for games

Integration of audio assets into interactive projects

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Game Audio diploma will be able to:

Design and produce original audio content for interactive media.

Record, edit, and mix audio using industry-standard tools.

Apply music theory and songwriting principles to game projects.

Integrate audio into game engines and XR environments.

Demonstrate a professional portfolio of game audio projects.

Game Audio Diploma Course Highlights

Interactive Audio Design

Learn how sound enhances gameplay experiences, and practice building audio into game engines.

Desktop Production Fundamentals

Record, edit, mix, and arrange audio for games and interactive media.

Sound Synthesis & Songwriting

Create original audio content by combining synthesis, songwriting, and sound design.

Game Audio Production

Work on real-world audio projects that prepare you to design, record, and integrate sound for today’s games.

The USV Difference

USV students take 3 courses per term instead of the traditional 4. That means:

Deeper learning

You’ll dive deeper into each subject, with more time to absorb concepts, apply them in projects, and build lasting mastery that goes beyond memorization.

Better Balance

Fewer concurrent courses means less stress and more focus. You’ll have room to manage school, work, and life — without sacrificing academic performance.

Higher Success

With improved retention and a healthier pace, students are more likely to graduate on time and enter the job market prepared with real skills and strong portfolios.

Flexible Learning

Earn your diploma on-campus or online. You can also stack credits directly into the BS in Digital Audio Technology, giving you a seamless path to advanced study and greater career opportunities.

CAREER PATHS

Sound Designer / Technical Sound Designer
Audio Implementer / Audio Programmer
Dialogue Editor / Voice Designer
Game or Interactive Music Composer
XR Audio Engineer
Audio Lead / Audio Director
Spatial Audio Designer

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