20805228Music in Film
Course Information
Description
A survey course covering the history of music in film. It will consist of lecture and discussion of the numerous styles and aspects of music as it relates to film.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Relate the development of music in film to the history of sound development for film
    Assessment Strategies
    completing mid-term at 70% minimum
    Criteria
    you explore the use of music with silent films
    you explore the development of sound on film

  2. Demonstrate the process of completing a film score
    Assessment Strategies
    completing mid-term at 70%
    Criteria
    you articulate the steps of score development
    you explain the relationship between composer, director and producer
    you summarize the method of combining music to image

  3. Defend research in film music styles or composer
    Assessment Strategies
    giving a presentation in format specified by instructor
    Criteria
    you choose a topic
    you gather topic sources
    you incorporate sources in presentation
    you defend a position
    you investigate the chosen topic
    you compile pertinent data on topic
    you use audio and visual examples

  4. Ascertain the differences in scoring an animated from a non-animated film
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing mid-term and final exam at 70%
    Criteria
    you detail the process of creating musical ideas for the animation process
    you relate the differences between the two film types and the respective music

  5. Compare select composers and their musical style
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing final exam at least 70%
    Criteria
    you explore significant film scores and the composer
    you determine the elements of success of a variety of composers and films
    you explain the relationship between well known parings of composer and direction