Undergraduate Course: Special History in Music: Film Music (MUSI10045)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.music.ed.ac.uk |
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| Course description |
This course is an introduction to the history and analysis of film music from the silent era through to the present, and considers the relationship between aesthetics, technology and economics in this history. The course will be an integrated one combining analytical, musicological and aesthetic issues. Students will become familiar with film music repertoire against the background of the socio-cultural context of film production. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least three Music courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 0 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Seminars in Weeks 1-5 and 7-11 on Tuesdays. Screenings of films on Fridays, with schedule to be confirmed by Course Organiser in seminars. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| A primary focus of this course is to enable students to develop and awareness and understanding of academic approaches to film music, drawing on both musicology and film studies. Students will be expected to discuss and analyse the use of music in films, drawing on a range of approaches. They will thus develop their analytical skills and critical awareness. Through their study they will also develop research methods, the ability to read critically, the ability to evaluate arguments and articulate their conclusions in written and spoken presentations. Students will familiarise themselves with a number of set films, which will form the basis of the classes. They will develop an awareness of the impact of technology and economics on the aesthetics of film music. They will also familiarise themselves with theoretical texts concerning film sound and music. |
Assessment Information
| Two essays c.3,000 words each (40% each). One presentation (20%). |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Annette Davison
Tel: (0131 6)50 2426
Email: A.C.Davison@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: Lindsay.Hunter@ed.ac.uk |
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