ORCHESTRA II- Music for Film, practice on scorimg, composing & performing
| Title | Ορχήστρα II- Μουσική στον Κινηματογράφο / ORCHESTRA II- Music for Film, practice on scorimg, composing & performing |
| Code | 6ΗΜ2 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Film |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Christos Gousios |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019116 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Film Studies (2009-2013)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses beloging to the selected specialization | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600310691
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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/1/600310691
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Learning Outcomes
Participation of students in a music ensemble in order to compose and perform music to accompany silent films. No prior knowledge of Music is required.
Course Content (Syllabus)
The aim of this practical, workshop-based course is the composition and performance of music for silent films, while also allowing the possibility of using other pre-existing visual or audiovisual materials. The course adopts an experiential and collaborative approach, encouraging teamwork through the formation of a musical ensemble.
The deeper goal is to enhance students’ understanding of audiovisual narration through the act of music-making. No prior knowledge of musical instruments or theoretical music training is required.
Each session includes a brief theoretical segment focusing on a specific aspect of musical ensembles. During the semester, students will work on at least three different silent films, performing live musical accompaniment for each.
Due to the practical nature of the course, attendance is mandatory. This course serves as a continuation of 5HM2 (Orchestra – Music in Cinema I).
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Audio
- 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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | 2.7 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 67 | 2.2 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Assessment is based on the final public performance, which may take place within or outside the School.
Evaluation criteria include:
- The student’s progress and consistency throughout the semester.
- The level of artistic and technical response to the challenges of the musical work (dynamics, balance, ensemble coordination, improvisation).
- Attendance and participation, which are mandatory due to the course’s workshop-based nature.
Students with more than three unexcused absences are not eligible to participate in the final performance/examination and therefore receive no grade.
Student Assessment methods
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Artistic Performance (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Πειραματική Μουσική, Michael Nyman
Μουσική Ποιητική, Στραβίνσκυ, εκδ Νεφέλη
Μουσική και Κινηματογράφος, Κώστας Μυλωνάς, εκδ Κέδρος
Μουσική στα 35mm, Φλέσσας Γιάννης
Additional bibliography for study
Adler, S. (2016). The Study of Orchestration (4th edition). New York and London: Norton.
Cook, N. (2013). Beyond the Score: Music as Performance. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Cornett, V. (2019). The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Dumais, D. (2017). Music Performance: The Musician’s Guide to Mastering the Art of Performance. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Green, B., and W. T. Gallwey. (1986). The Inner Game of Music. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
Marks, M. M. (1997). Music and the Silent Film: Contexts and Case Studies 1895-1924. Oxford University Press.
Miller, M., and Lange, A. (2020). Being Music: The Art of Open Improvisation. University Professors Press.
Rink, J. (ed.) (2002). Musical Performance: A Guide to Understanding. Cambridge University Press.
Wigglesworth, M. (2019). The Silent Musician: Why Conducting Matters. University of Chicago Press.
Last Update
18-10-2025
