MUS 315 GE: Art Of Film Music

This course will concentrate on how to listen to a film in an analytical and critical manner. This will allow film music to go from being an unconscious experience to a conscious experience. It will focus on the evolution of the unique art of film music, especially its meanings, functions, associations, techniques, and styles. Topics will include the interaction between visual and musical elements; significant film scores/soundtracks and composers; and technological, sociological, practical, and aesthetic issues.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

MUS 100 OR CMST 163

Distribution

Advanced

Notes

140-UG Level 4 Advanced