A.C.S. - Sound Techniques for Video Games and Films Musitechnic

New technologies are revamping the way people experience virtual and physical environments, from observation to immersion. Therefore, the way artists and technicians create and operate those new tools & techniques.

Internet 3.0 is at our doorstep and implies many (r)evolutions. Of course, the sound isn’t left aside!

The future of the audio industry is now! What are you waiting for? Hop on the train with us!

Take advantage of 16 months to practice the next generation of audio engineering and immersive music production techniques and applications; from Ambisonics and Binaural Audio to Virtual Reality (VR), Extended Reality (XR), and more.

Learn to create and refine immersive audiovisual content from music production in innovative formats to spatial sound design, mixing, and integration. Musitechnic is a WWISE certified school.

Extended Reality

Since its creation, Musitechnic has been driven by innovation and a pioneer vision.

We are now excited to reveal our perspective of the upcoming years. We envision a future where Extended Reality (Augmented, Virtual, Mixed) – XR will increasingly enter the global commercial endorsement, where the forces of AI, IoT, and XR converge to advance human-machine interactions to new heights.

Musitechnic is proudly moving forward with virtual reality and artificial intelligence providing you with state-of-the-art, next-generation training that enables you to access new professional horizons.

ACS Diploma

Our Attestation of Collegial Studies is a diploma recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Superior Education. Upon graduation, you will have learned all the aspects of sound recording, audio editing, music production, mixing, and audio integration for video games and film.

Session I

The first session is dedicated to learning the basics of audio recording, computer-assisted sound design, and the knowledge needed to build, optimize and operate your digital audio workstation.

• The audio industry for video games and films
• Sound Recording 101
• Audio recording for video games and films
• Digital Audio Workstation
• Introduction to Computer-Assisted Music

Session II

The second session puts into practice the notions seen in the first one while introducing more advanced concepts of sound design. Discover the basics of audio editing, sound mixing, audio post-production for films as well as audio for video games.

• Sound Design
• Audio Post-production
• Audio Mix I
• Audio for Video Games I
• Audio Editing

Session III

The third session complements the first two sessions with a film audio mixing course presenting the more advanced tools and techniques, such as surround mixing. Building on the notions acquired in the previous sessions, learn to create audio environments and go deeper into the integration of audio for video games. Finally, the career management course prepares you for your professional journey.

• Audio Mix for Film
• Audio Environments
• Audio for Video Games II
• Career Management

Session IV

Finally, in the fourth session put into practice all the techniques assimilated during the program. You’ll complete different projects in post-production and audio for video games. It also includes career management classes during which you have to choose between a final project or an internship to help you grow your career.

• Video Game Project
• Post-production Project
• Career Management: Project or Internship