Music in films Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Music in films
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-MF
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the "Music in Films" module, students will learn about the advanced roles of music in film, examining its impact on emotions, narrative, and image reception. During the lecture, students will become familiar with the history of film music, key compositional techniques, and sample soundtracks from various film genres. The classes are in a lecture format, supporting the development of analytical and interpretative skills in using music in film production. Participants will also learn about contemporary trends in film music, such as electronic music and the use of new technologies in composition. The module will also discuss the relationship between sound, image, and emotions, including compositional and editing techniques. During the course, students can participate in a discussion on the role of film music in modern film production.
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 history of film music and key compositional techniques used across various film genres. [S2-MF_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W02 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [5/5]
The student is knowledgeable about contemporary trends in film music, including the use of electronic music and new technologies in composition. [S2-MF_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W03 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [3/5]
The student can analyze and interpret music's role in film in the context of emotions, narrative, and image reception. [S2-MF_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U01 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-U02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U05 [5/5]
The student actively participates in discussions about the role of film music in film production, sharing their opinions and analyses. [S2-MF_4]
 W6-MM-S2-K04 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-K05 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_MF] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Video show [c02] 
Audio playback / audio drama [c03]  		exam S2-MF_1 S2-MF_2 S2-MF_3 S2-MF_4
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
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
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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