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Undergraduate Course: Special History in Music: Film Music (MUSI10045)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaMusic Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.music.ed.ac.uk Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Music 2B: Set Works (MUSI08033) OR Music 1D: Introduction to Compositional Techniques (MUSI08056)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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%).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
Keywordsspecial history music topic film
Contacts
Course organiserDr Annette Davison
Tel: (0131 6)50 2426
Email: A.C.Davison@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Brad Herbert
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: brad.herbert@ed.ac.uk
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