Dr. François Xavier Dupas

Professor

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Biography

François-Xavier Dupas is a sound creator passionate about his profession, specializing in composing music for films and video games. He understands that while both media share similarities, video games present unique challenges. His expertise includes teaching and supervising graduate students, guiding them through their theses and dissertation projects. Dupas's research interests encompass various aspects of music composition for screen and stage, with a focus on the hybridization of Eastern traditions and Western modernity. He has been involved in several projects exploring the relationship between image and sound, and the intricacies of music creation for video games. With a background in Music Composition, Dupas engages with diverse areas in music and video game studies, utilizing multilayered approaches to enhance the soundscapes of interactive media, and continues to develop idiomatic composition practices for virtual orchestras.

Research Interests

Awards

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Best Thesis Prize

Courses

Teaching and supervision Student supervision Theses dissertation supervision

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.