Overview of Psychophysiological Influence of Music
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Course code
KUM6101.FK
old course code
KUM6101
Course title in Estonian
Ülevaade muusika psühhofüsioloogilisest toimest
Course title in English
Overview of Psychophysiological Influence of Music
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Studying the main concepts of psychophysiological influence of music and the possibilities of using this knowledge in sound design.
Brief description of the course
Physiological and psychological influence of music. The role of musical elements and their characteristics in influence of music. The role of personality, social and environmental factors in influence of music. Analysis of music (different styles) through focused and structured listening, taking into account the main aspects of influence of music. Designing musical backgrounds and sound spaces, based on the knowledge in influence of music.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- Students know the main concepts of influence of music and have the preconditions for understanding and explaining how the individuals are influenced by music and sounds.
- Students are able to analyse music and sounds from the aspects of influence of music and have basic skills for using this knowledge in desinging musical backgrounds and sound spaces.

Teacher
Alice Pehk, PhD
Additional information
1. Participating in contact lessons at least 90%.
2. Completed seminar work.
3. Completed independent work.
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