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Duncan Watt serves as an Assistant Professor in the Screen Scoring department at Berklee College of Music's Professional Writing and Music Technology division. He teaches courses on music and audio for digital games, emphasizing the unique challenges of interactive media composition.
- Founder of Fastestmanintheworld, specializing in music and audio for digital games
- Senior composer/audio designer at 38 Studios (2010–2012)
- Contributor to blockbuster titles including Bioshock Infinite, League of Legends, and Need for Speed Undercover
- Music featured in film Now You See Me, television shows, and Transformers toys/apps
His research focuses on the complexities of video game scoring, particularly how composers must anticipate multiple narrative outcomes in non-linear interactive environments. This includes creating adaptive music systems that respond to player choices and actions while maintaining emotional coherence.
Watt's career highlights demonstrate his expertise in merging technical audio design with creative composition for major entertainment franchises. His teaching philosophy emphasizes preparing students for collaborative workflows in game development while maintaining artistic integrity.
He has presented at prominent industry events including the Game Developers Conference (2013), Montreal International Games Summit (2012), and AES NYC (2012), sharing insights with institutions like Yale and Brandeis University.
