Soundtrack for Film Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Soundtrack for Film
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-SF
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Soundtrack for Film" module is a workshop-based course on creating soundtracks for film productions. Students explore the key aspects of film music composition, sound design, and audio editing, addressing the process's artistic and technical challenges. The workshops include the analysis of existing soundtracks, practical tasks related to composing music and sound effects and integrating sound into film narratives. The course emphasizes individual creativity and teamwork, enabling participants to develop their creative and technical skills. Beyond the direct contact hours, students are encouraged to engage in independent work, developing their projects under the instructor's guidance. The module features a flexible curriculum tailored to the interests of the participants.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the key elements of film soundtrack creation, including film music composition, sound design, and audio editing. [SND-S2-SF_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [4/5]
The student can analyze existing soundtracks and identify their narrative functions in films. [SND-S2-SF_2]
 W6-MM-S2-U02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U05 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U06 [3/5]
Using appropriate techniques and tools, the student can create music and sound effects integrated with film narratives. [SND-S2-SF_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U01 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [3/5]
The student can apply advanced audio editing techniques to optimize the quality of soundtracks. [SND-S2-SF_4]
 W6-MM-S2-U02 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U06 [3/5]
The student can collaborate effectively within a group to realize audio projects collectively. [SND-S2-SF_5]
 W6-MM-S2-K02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K03 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [5/5]
The student develops creativity and innovation, considering diverse perspectives and audience needs in the creative process. [SND-S2-SF_6]
 W6-MM-S2-K04 [2/5] W6-MM-S2-K05 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [Wr_SF] 42 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03]  		exam SND-S2-SF_1 SND-S2-SF_2 SND-S2-SF_3 SND-S2-SF_4 SND-S2-SF_5 SND-S2-SF_6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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