Bachelor of Science of Media Arts and Studies (BSC), Ohio University, 2012, Media Arts and Studies

Examination of the history, development, and future of adaptive, dynamic, and interactive music in video games. Discussions include nonlinear music historical developments, compositional approaches for adaptive music, generative music, testing methods in the compositional and implementation stages, the evolving industry of adaptive music composition, future technological developments in music production and gaming, and adaptive music beyond games. Also included is an appendix of video game case studies, as well as an appendix of professional insight from game industry veterans.

Committee: Eddie Ashworth (Advisor); Arthur Cromwell Dr. (Other) Subjects: Communication; Composition; Mass Media; Music; Technology