$20
weeklyor $120 for 6 classes
In Perfect Harmony: Music in Video Games History Course
New class
Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(11 reviews)
New on Outschool
Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
1-10 learners per class
50 min
What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students may present their personal video game favorite music. This must be approved by the teacher prior to the last session.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
🎵Calling all music and video game fans, we are super excited to invite your kids to Studio Kidli's In Perfect Harmony: Music in Video Games History Course! ✨ We will not only dive into listening to video game music and history but also create lasting friendships. It's all about using the video games we already love to learn about music and create memories together! 🎮 See the syllabus for more details but here is a small sample of games/series from which we will listen to and analyze the music: - PacMan - Tetris - Super Mario Bros - Sonic the Hedgehog - The Legend of Zelda - Pokémon - Animal Crossing - Minecraft - Wii Sports - Stardew Valley - Undertale - Among Us ☺️ Safety is our priority. Our classes are inclusive spaces where each child gets the chance to showcase their skills and creativity. Your kid's voice and space is protected — we may have our own favorites, likes, and dislikes but each musical opinion is respected. 🏆 Learners will be expected to actively listen and analyze the clips of music for a musical discussion each week. This is a highly interactive class, however learners who feel more comfortable using the chat instead of their voice will be listened to and heard just as loudly as those who choose to participate vocally. 💛 We will also discuss specific video game composers and speak about writing music professionally as a career. 🗨️ We will not be playing the video games during this particular class. We'd be happy to help you find a social class as well where the teacher and students do play games together in a safe manner. In this course, the teacher will be presenting and the learners will be actively listening to discuss the music together. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Parent Testimonials ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I can't fully articulate just HOW special Miss Julie is to our daughter and our family. She is an absolute rock-star at guiding and navigating online class conversations for kiddos. She's been such a blessing to our family. Our daughter has taken 3-4 classes with Miss Julie. Each and every class has been awesome." 🗓️ Please contact us if you wish to request a specific day or time that works for your child!
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to analyze older video game music and compare it to the music of todayLearners will be able to use correct musical terminology when expressing their opinions on different pieces of musicSyllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
What is 8-bit?
First we will talk about the very first origins of video games, way back in the 1940s and continue through the 1970s with Pong and Atari, specifically speaking about 8-bit music and limitations 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Video Games in the 1980s
The golden age of arcades and the beginning of home consoles, led by Nintendo games ushered in more 8-bit "retro" sounding music. Motifs in iconic video games and identifying them in more modern games. Specific games include: Pac-Man, Tetris, Super Mario Bros, etc. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Video Games in the 1990s
The rise of home consoles, music has started to change because of larger space available on the consoles for music data. Specific games include: Sonic the Hedgehog, Final Fantasy, Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and many more 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Video Games in the early 2000s
Nintendo, PlayStation, XBox home consoles continue to improve and evolve, which causes the games themselves to advance. Wii in particular has long lasting musical motifs still a part of today's musical vocabulary in online spaces. Specific games include: Minecraft, Wii Sports, Animal Crossing, Rock Band, and lots more 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Every child is welcome to join Studio Kidli classes. Kids with unique learning needs (ex. ADHD, social anxiety, gifted) will be taught by experienced educators whose goal is to help all students grow and level up together.
Parental Guidance
No gamer tags will be visible, no actual video games will be played by the teacher or learners. No third party tools will be used.
Supply List
A notebook/paper and pencil or another device that can help with taking notes Headphones, if possible
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Calgary
Teachers have extensive experience in gaming and education. Having played games for most of our lives, we love teaching new games to students and helping them through the story. Our classes are welcoming, inclusive and fun!
Miss Julie is a veteran Music teacher with 15 years experience in the New Jersey public school system, with most years teaching Preschool and Elementary learners. She has facilitated countless in person and online General Music/Chorus classes and concerts. Miss Julie has been teaching online video game classes for two years and is a certified goofball and kid at heart :-)Reviews
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