Music in Film

Course Description:

This course will explore the use of music in film. Students will watch movies and listen to soundtracks to explore the evolution of movie music and its effect on film. This class will start with silent films and work through the 20th and 21st century, focusing on various styles of music, including movie musicals, silent films, and iconic composers such as John Williams and Hans Zimmer. No prior music experience is necessary. The course will cover music fundamentals such as pitch, tempo, form, and timbre and how composers and scorers use these elements to build a soundscape.