IASIG Game Audio Education Working Group
Formed: September 2004
Status: Open
Updated: January, 2008
Chairs: Michael Sweet & David Javelosa
Purpose
This group is responsible for the IASIG Wiki and Web Forum which are a resource for the existing game audio community to find information, discover methods, and share techniques used in the industry. For the education community, the group proposes syllabi and curricula for teaching game audio skills.
Background
Game audio requires a myriad of specialized audio skills. Currently few web sites and books provide resources to educate new people who want to get involved in game audio. This project sets out to offer an additional resource for people to use in learning about game audio. Its overall goals include:
- Shortening the learning curve of new audio personnel in game audio by providing resources that people can learn from.
- Creating a clear reference for terminology and creation methods in the world of game audio.
- Supplying schools with information to integrate game audio education into their curricula.
Summary
(March 9 2007): The group launched the Interactive Audio Wiki and "Ask the IASIG" Web Forum during the IASIG Town Hall Meeting at GDC in San Francisco.