Introduction to Game Audio Design - Summer School

Course Overview

Build practical game audio skills in this intensive five-day summer school. You’ll learn how to create impactful, interactive sound, from making your own effects to getting audio working inside a playable scene. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on course designed to give you both creative confidence and technical grounding.

Delivered at SAE Institute campuses across the UK, the course introduces core game audio workflows. You’ll design original sound effects in Reaper, experiment with adaptive audio in FMOD, and bring everything together in Unreal Engine 5.

Across the five days, you’ll get a feel for how game audio designers actually work. Each session mixes short explanations with practical tasks, so you’re constantly making and testing ideas.

Course Features

Hands-on learning
You’ll spend most of your time making things, not just watching. Each day builds towards a final outcome.

Industry tools
Work with Reaper, FMOD and Unreal Engine 5, the same tools used in professional pipelines.

Listening and analysis
Break down how game audio works and why certain choices are effective.

Workflow basics
Get used to how assets are organised and delivered in real projects.

Career insight
Pick up practical tips on portfolios, demo reels and getting started in game audio.

Key Facts

5-day intensive summer school
Open to beginners and those with with some audio experience
Learn Reaper, FMOD and Unreal Engine 5
Focus on practical skills and real workflows
Available at SAE campuses across the UK

Entry Requirements

No formal experience in game sound is needed for this game audio design course, making it accessible for beginners and creatives alike. You should have basic computer knowledge and an interest in creating, playing and learning about sound and games. Familiarity with music software is helpful but not essential. All key programs will be introduced, with step-by-step guidance from tutors.

Software and resource requirements

A computer – ideally running Windows due to increased software compatibility, although Macs can be used
Headphones
Stereo speakers for playback, mixing and group listening activities
Reaper – installed and ready to use
FMOD – free to download and install
Epic Games Launcher for Unreal Engine and Epic Games account
Unreal Engine 5, installed through Epic Launcher, with suitable storage for small projects
Soundly – for asset sourcing and library management

Upcoming Dates

Leamington Spa

Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 03, 2026

£399.00 15 spaces

Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026

£399.00 15 spaces

London

Jul 06, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026

£499.00 15 spaces

Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026