MUSI20173 The Art of Game Music
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is MUSI20173 hard?
MUSI20173: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
An online intro to writing music for video games: interactivity, music that changes with play, and game storytelling.
After it you can
- Explain what music does in a game
- Write short cues that react to play
- Share work and give feedback online
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Projects 60%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20173 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20173?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI20173 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Projects 60%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20173 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20173 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after MUSI20173?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ABPL30076.
- Can I rate MUSI20173?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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