Introduction to Audiovisual Studies 2 Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2ML20.2.2025

Module name: Introduction to Audiovisual Studies 2
Module code: W6-MM-S2-PZA2
Programme code: W6-S2ML20.2.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Celem modułu jest: - uruchomienie procesów intelektualnych, percepcyjnych oraz twórczych, prowadzących do myślenia kategoriami znaczeń muzyki w formie audiowizualnej jako takiej, do pobudzania i wzmagania „myślenia dźwiękiem”, nie zaś wyłącznie kategoriami znaczeń wizualnych; - pobudzenie oraz rozwijanie w pełni audiowizualnej wrażliwości i świadomości w ocenie audiowizualnej dzieła filmowego jako spójnej całości; - przekazanie wiedzy niezbędnej dla prawidłowej oceny zjawisk audiowizualnych filmowego dzieła sztuki, ze szczególnym podkreśleniem znaczenia, roli i funkcji elementów warstwy muzycznej; - uruchomienie instrumentów percepcyjnych i mechanizmów intelektualnych niezbędnych dla analitycznego i syntetycznego sposobu rozumienia struktury utworu telewizyjnego oraz filmowego ze szczególnym uwypukleniem znaczenia poszczególnych elementów struktury warstwy dźwięku.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): Introduction to Audiovisual Studies 1 [W6-MM-S2-PZA1]
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 and understands in depth the role and multiple functions of music in audiovisual forms and methods of their application in various media contexts. [W6-MM-S2-PZA2_1]
W6-MM-S2-W06 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W07 [3/5]
The student knows and understands advanced knowledge enabling conscious use of music as a full-value component of the sound layer in advertising, reporting, documentary and feature films. [W6-MM-S2-PZA2_2]
W6-MM-S2-W06 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W07 [3/5]
The student knows and understands creative profiles and characteristics of outstanding audiovisual music composers' work based on critical analysis of selected film works. [W6-MM-S2-PZA2_3]
W6-MM-S2-W06 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W07 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-U05 [3/5]
The student is ready to establish contacts and manage teams in audiovisual production processes with consideration of the crucial importance of the sound layer. [W6-MM-S2-PZA2_4]
W6-MM-S2-K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W6-MM-S2-PZA2_fs_1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Video show [c02] 
course work W6-MM-S2-PZA2_1 W6-MM-S2-PZA2_2 W6-MM-S2-PZA2_3
practical classes [W6-MM-S2-PZA2_fs_2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Video show [c02] 
course work W6-MM-S2-PZA2_4
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
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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