Survey of Film Music

(4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course is designed to deepen your understanding of film music, exploring its historical, technological, and artistic contexts. You'll learn to analyse and interpret film music, examining its relationship with the screen & storytelling, and its effect on audiences. We'll compare various approaches to creating and "reading" screen music, with a focus on mainstream Hollywood practices, including the impact of commercial forces on the industry. Along the way, we'll also explore some fantastic film music from further afield. I look forward to your contributions and insights as we explore music in film together.