Overview
Description
Interdisciplinary study of film music, focusing on the various functions of different kinds of music used on soundtracks.
Units
Lecture3
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a familiarity with the current state of research in media studies, specifically, the state of Film Music Studies.
- make connections between and apply theories from cultural studies, music, theater, history, and media courses in the context of their study of film music.
- demonstrate their writing ability through weekly papers and large format papers.
- demonstrate their ability to synthesize information, use critical analysis of the works under discussion, and interpret these artworks in an articulate, nuanced manner.
- develop and design appropriate steps and tasks to conduct a research project based on an original research question.
- lead discussions and guide of the readings and topics in the course.