Splash Biography
BRADEN HAJER, Creative with every limb in different rabbit holes
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Major: Media Arts and Design College/Employer: UChicago Year of Graduation: 2025 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
I'm a game composer and producer, writer, digital artist, media literacy advocate, game designer, tournament organizer, Elton John addict and probably some other things. I'm here to both share my passions and show that just because something is nerdy, ridiculous or goofy doesn't mean there isn't value to be found in studying it! Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)A1921: Video Game Music History and Aesthetics in Droplet Winter 2024 (Feb. 17, 2024)
Music in video games is not just a background element, but an important part of game experiences and its own ever-developing art form. This class is taught by a practicing video game composer in the indie game world. On the history side, this course explores the evolving technology of game soundtracks through the decades, from chiptune to today. We will discuss how technological limitations influence the form and style of VGM. We will also talk about ideas of nostalgia, aesthetic, and postmodernism. Examples may include Undertale, Celeste, Shovel Knight, Paper Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Minecraft, and more. No music theory background required, only a love of games and their soundtracks!
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