
Rebecca L
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at University of California Irvine (UCI)
Expertise
Game Development, Game Design, Game Audio, Unity, Unreal Engine (Blueprints and MetaSounds), Computer Music, Music Production, Music Composition, Music Performance, Music Improvisation
Bio
Hello! I'm Rebecca and I make video games! My PhD research lies at the intersection of game development and music performance, and I am curious about what happens when developers make games that challenge the player to expressively perform music. Game mechanics can be used in clever ways to tell compelling stories, and if you are interested in making these games or writing about your favorites, you've come to the right person! I look forward to learning more about your project and interests!Project ideas
Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.
Designing Games with Musical Storytelling
Imagine playing. a video game where music and art told the whole story. Adventuring through a mysterious path, audio and visual cues are what direct the player onward in their quest and YOU get to design this experience for the player. Your creativity is the limit! I encourage you to use as many of your own music/sound/art assets as you can, but we will find open source solutions to fill in any gaps. We can get started with any level of experience and you'll leave with a video game prototype!
Coding skills
Unity/C#, Unreal/Blueprints, Unreal/Metasounds, Cycling '74 MaxTeaching experience
I have taught and tutored students at the college and high school levels in a variety of subjects, including game development, public speaking, essay writing, and music.Credentials
Work experience
Storytelling Reviewer (2025 - Current)
WevrUniversity of California Irvine (2025 - Current)
Music & Game Development Research MentorFreelance (2023 - Current)
Creative Technologist in Game DevelopmentFreelance (2015 - Current)
Composer for Games and Interactive MediaEducation
Ohio Wesleyan University
BMus Bachelor of Music (2014)
Flute PerformanceUniversity of Oregon
MM Master of Music in Composition (2018)
Music CompositionUniversity of California Irvine (UCI)
PhD Doctor of Philosophy candidate
Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology