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Music has been fundamental to the way that cinema tells stories. Whether through a specially-composed soundtrack or through the careful selection of existing pieces, music cues characters, evokes a sense of place or atmosphere, be it suspense, horror, nostalgia, or romance. This course will offer students the opportunity to critically engage with some of the most emblematic film soundtracks in the history of cinema.
This interdisciplinary course is suitable for students of Film & Visual Culture or Music. You do not need to be experienced in the study of both subjects to take this course.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
Even before the advent of synchronised sound, and irrevocably thereafter, music has been fundamental to the way that cinema tells stories. Whether through a specially-composed soundtrack or through the careful selection of existing pieces, music cues characters, evokes a sense of place or atmosphere, be it suspense, horror, nostalgia, or romance. This course will offer students the opportunity to critically engage with some of the most emblematic film soundtracks in the history of cinema. Proceeding broadly chronologically and focusing on specific case studies, we will examine renowned film scores by composers such as Max Steiner, Nino Rota, Ennio Morricone, and Bjork. The course will examine innovative use of music in cinema from around the world, including Britain, the US, Italy and Chile, focusing on films by directors such as Lean, Antonioni, Coppola, von Trier, Kubrick, and Ruiz. As well as writing a course essay, students will have the opportunity to critically engage with the course material through a practice-based creative project.
This interdisciplinary course is suitable for students of Film & Visual Culture or Music. Whatever your main subject, you will bring your own disciplinary expertise to the discussion. You do not need to be experienced in the study of both subjects to take this course.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,17,18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
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Feedback will be provided within 3 weeks of completion of the course. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | To gain knowledge and understanding of film composers and directors who have utilised music in innovative ways in film, and of the social and cultural context in which these collaborations arose. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To gain knowledge and understanding of the way that music is utilized in films of different periods and genres to evoke character, place and emotion. |
| Procedural | Apply | Improve ability to discuss complex ideas orally and in writing. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided within 3 weeks of submission |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | To gain knowledge and understanding of film composers and directors who have utilised music in innovative ways in film, and of the social and cultural context in which these collaborations arose. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To gain knowledge and understanding of the way that music is utilized in films of different periods and genres to evoke character, place and emotion. |
| Procedural | Apply | Improve ability to discuss complex ideas orally and in writing. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
Reflective Report: 1,000-words Creative Project and Reflective Report. Students will be able to either create a short video essay or plan a curated film series, accompanied by a short reflective report. Feedback will be provided within 3 weeks of submission. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | To gain knowledge and understanding of film composers and directors who have utilised music in innovative ways in film, and of the social and cultural context in which these collaborations arose. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To gain knowledge and understanding of the way that music is utilized in films of different periods and genres to evoke character, place and emotion. |
| Procedural | Apply | Improve ability to discuss complex ideas orally and in writing. |
| Reflection | Create | Plan and successfully execute a creative, practice-based project showcasing the skills learned during the course. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided within 3 weeks of submission |
Word Count | 5000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | To gain knowledge and understanding of the way that music is utilized in films of different periods and genres to evoke character, place and emotion. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | To gain knowledge and understanding of film composers and directors who have utilised music in innovative ways in film, and of the social and cultural context in which these collaborations arose. |
| Procedural | Apply | Improve ability to discuss complex ideas orally and in writing. |
| Reflection | Create | Plan and successfully execute a creative, practice-based project showcasing the skills learned during the course. |
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