FILM SOUND & MUSIC VI
| Title | ΗΧΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ VI / FILM SOUND & MUSIC VI |
| Code | 7ΗΜ3 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Film |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Christos Gousios |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 280007593 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Film Studies (2009-2013)
Registered students: 1
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses beloging to the selected specialization | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600300782
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600300782
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to approach musically films working in group.
General Competences
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This laboratory course focuses on music production and familiarization with studio equipment for recording and processing music. Students deepen their understanding of Harmony, Counterpoint, and Orchestration while exploring movements of experimental and avant-garde music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course also introduces students to the Psychology of Music and Image.
Keywords
experimental Music, Music for film
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 147 | 4.9 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Assessment is based on the presentation and submission of a final project. Students select a short film or scene to score with original music composed during the semester. Evaluation criteria include originality, narrative relevance, instrumentation, sound design interaction, and overall creativity. The final score must include at least three distinct musical layers apart from rhythm instruments, with a total of at least three minutes of original music.
Student Assessment methods
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Artistic Performance (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Στραβίνσκι Ι., Μουσική Ποιητική, εκδόσεις Νεφέλη, Αθήνα, 1980
Additional bibliography for study
Adler, S. (2016). The Study of Orchestration (4th ed.). Norton.
Aldwell, E., Schachter C., & Cadwallader A. (2018). Harmony and Voice Leading (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Belkin, A. (2018). Musical Composition: Craft and Art. Yale University Press.
Davis, R. (1999). Complete Guide to Film Scoring. Berklee Press.
Duckworth, W. (1995). Talking Music. Schirmer.
Hartenberger, R., & McClelland, R. (Eds.) (2020). The Cambridge Companion to Rhythm. Cambridge University Press.
Juslin, P. M. (2019). Musical Emotions Explained. Oxford University Press.
Kalinak, K. M. (2010). Film Music: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press.
Nyman, M. (1974). Experimental Music: Cage and Beyond. Cambridge University Press.
Owen, H. (1992). Modal and Tonal Counterpoint. Schirmer.
Roig-Francolí, M. A. (2021). Understanding Post-Tonal Music (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Schaeffer, P. (1952). À la Recherche d’une Musique Concrète. Éditions du Seuil.
Sloboda, J. A. (2005). Exploring the Musical Mind. Oxford University Press.
Last Update
18-10-2025
