Sound Design for Games
Master the Art of Interactive Audio for Games & Interactive Media
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28. 7. - 1. 8. 2025
4. - 8. 8. 2025
4. - 8. 8. 2025
2 / 10 participants per week New
English
5 days
Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
252€
per artist
1400€
per artist
Registration Open
* Discounted price for Czech artists after a deduction of 82% from government funds.
** Price applies to all non-Czech artists without funding opportunities from the Czech Government.
21% VAT is deductible for VAT payers in the EU.
** Price applies to all non-Czech artists without funding opportunities from the Czech Government.
21% VAT is deductible for VAT payers in the EU.
This hands-on masterclass is designed to equip participants with the technical skills and creative insights needed to craft dynamic, adaptive audio using Wwise and Unreal Engine.
Through a blend of theory and practical application, attendees will learn how to design, implement, and optimize interactive audio systems that enhance player immersion and engagement. Whether you’re new to game audio or looking to deepen your expertise, this course provides the essential foundation and advanced techniques used by industry professionals.
This masterclass is perfect for sound designers, composers, game developers, and audio professionals looking to gain practical skills in interactive audio design.
What you will learn and achieve:
- Wwise Fundamentals – Setting up projects, understanding the ecosystem, and integrating with Unreal Engine.
- Interactive Audio Design – Creating real-time sound effects, adaptive music systems, and dynamic behaviors using RTPCs and States.
- Creative & Technical Workflow – Understanding how audio storytelling influences gameplay and emotional engagement.
- Hands-on Application – Working on individual projects, receiving direct mentor feedback, and bridging theory with practice.
- Industry Best Practices – Exploring workflows, problem-solving strategies, and the unique challenges of game audio design.
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Lesson Plan
This one-week masterclass focuses on key aspects of interactive audio design using Wwise and Unreal Engine, blending technical training with creative exploration.
Day 1: Introduction and Foundations
Themes
- Introduction to Wwise and its role in interactive audio.
- Overview of Unreal Engine integration.
- Exploring the unique challenges of interactive sound design.
Issues
- Understanding how game audio differs from linear media. – Setting up the Wwise-Unreal pipeline for the first time.
Day 2: Real-Time Audio Design
Themes
- Implementing and triggering real-time sound effects based on player actions. – Using switches and random containers in Wwise for variation.
Issues
- Managing technical limitations and optimizing for performance. – Balancing creativity with gameplay needs.
Day 3: Adaptive Music Systems
Themes
- Designing adaptive music that responds to player behavior. – Using layers, transitions, and states in Wwise.
Issues
- Maintaining musical cohesion in nonlinear environments.
- Creating music systems that enhance narrative and gameplay.
Day 4: Advanced Systems and Implementation
Themes
- Using Real-Time Parameter Controls (RTPCs) and States for dynamic sound behaviors.
- Fine-tuning integration with Unreal Engine.
Issues
- Debugging complex systems.
- Ensuring audio synchronizes correctly with gameplay.
Day 5: Showcase and Wrap-Up
Themes
- Reviewing individual projects and sharing creative insights
- Reflecting on challenges and solutions encountered during the week.
Issues
- Evaluating the success of interactive audio implementation.
- Identifying next steps for participants to continue their learning journey.
Who is it for
This masterclass is designed for sound designers, composers, and audio professionals who are curious about the world of interactive audio. It’s ideal for individuals with experience in traditional audio production who want to:
- Explore the fundamentals of game audio design.
- Gain hands-on experience with Wwise and Unreal Engine.
- Learn how to approach audio in nonlinear, interactive contexts.
Whether participants want to expand their skill set, explore new creative opportunities, or better understand how sound works in games, this masterclass offers an engaging and accessible entry point into the field.
Prerequisite
This masterclass is intended for participants with prior experience in audio production, sound design, or music composition. While no previous experience with Wwise or Unreal Engine is required, attendees should have:
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) and basic audio editing techniques. – Understanding of fundamental audio concepts such as mixing, EQ, and signal flow.
Creative Skills
- Experience creating and designing sounds or composing music.
- A general understanding of how audio enhances storytelling and user experience.
This foundational knowledge ensures participants can engage fully with the content and quickly grasp the tools and techniques covered in the course.
Technical hardware
- You will work on your PC/laptop. We will help to set Unreal if needed.
Where will this get you
By the end of the masterclass, participants will have:
- Hands-on experience with Wwise and Unreal Engine, creating real-time, interactive audio systems.
- A clear understanding of industry-standard tools and workflows for game audio production.
- Technical proficiency in Wwise project setup, integration with Unreal, adaptive music, and dynamic audio behaviors.
- Creative storytelling skills to enhance player immersion and engagement through sound.
- Industry insights into bridging audio design with technical execution, providing a strong foundation for further specialization in game audio.
Fees and funding, Cancellation Policy
Fees
Czech artists: 252€
All other artists: 1400€
The fee covers participation in the course. It doesn’t cover accommodation, meals, and travel.
Funding for Czech employees and freelance artists
Czech Labour Office (Úřad práce) offers to cover up to 82% of the course fee. See the details and conditions here.
Cancellation Policy
- In the case of cancellation 6 weeks or more before the course starting date, the whole fee (course fee, or course fee + accommodation) will be refunded minus 150€ admin fee.
- With less than 6 weeks‘ notice, 50% of the total course fee will be refunded.
- If cancellation occurs in the final 30 working days before the starting date, no refund will be given.
- However, we will consider transferring the fees to another course (conditional upon vacancies) but a 20% cancellation fee will be charged if this change will be made in less than 4 weeks before the course starting date.
- We reserve the right to cancel a course if fewer than 4 people are enrolled. In this case we can transfer your fees to any future course or refund the fees you have paid in full.
- Refunds will be paid within 2 weeks after receiving your full bank details.
Accommodation
Kutná Hora
Apartments U Vlašského Dvora (600m from the GASK training centre) – Accommodation in spacious multi-bed apartments in the city centre.
- 3 separate bedrooms: 500 CZK / person. / night
- Breakfast: 220 CZK / person / day (optional)
Libušina Villa (750m from the GASK training centre) – Accommodation in double, single rooms of hotel type:
- Price of double room: 650 CZK / person / night
- Price of single room: 1000 CZK / person / night
- Breakfast: 150 CZK / person / day (optional)
How does it work?
- After mutual confirmation, we will book the accommodation of your choice.
- Payment for the accommodation is made before the start of your stay to our organization.
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* Discounted price for Czech artists after a deduction of 82% from government funds.
** Price applies to all non-Czech artists without funding opportunities from the Czech Government.
21% VAT is deductible for VAT payers in the EU.
** Price applies to all non-Czech artists without funding opportunities from the Czech Government.
21% VAT is deductible for VAT payers in the EU.
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