Musical Composition for Images Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Musical Composition for Images
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-MCI
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Musical Composition for Images" module focuses on creating music for visual media, such as films, advertisements, video games, and other multimedia formats. Students will explore compositional techniques that allow for the synchronization of music with visuals, developing skills in expressing emotions and narrative through sound. The course covers work across various musical genres, from film scores to game music. The module fosters teamwork skills, particularly collaboration with directors, producers, and media creators. Students will work on individual projects, which will be assessed based on the effectiveness of the music-image integration. The module concludes with a presentation of completed works.
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 compositional techniques for creating music synchronized with visual images. [SND-S2-MCI_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [4/5]
The student can compose music that supports visual storytelling in various multimedia forms. [SND-S2-MCI_2]
 W6-MM-S2-U01 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [4/5]
The student can adapt their musical compositions to different visual genres, such as films, advertisements, and video games. [SND-S2-MCI_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U01 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [4/5]
The student effectively collaborates with other creators, such as directors and producers, in executing musical projects. [SND-S2-MCI_4]
 W6-MM-S2-K01 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [5/5]
The student presents the outcomes of their creative work clearly and professionally, engaging the audience in the creative process. [SND-S2-MCI_5]
 W6-MM-S2-K02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K04 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-K05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [Wr_MCI] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with a computer [d01]  		exam SND-S2-MCI_1 SND-S2-MCI_2 SND-S2-MCI_3 SND-S2-MCI_4 SND-S2-MCI_5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
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
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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