Sound Design and Music for Film

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Soundtracks, in their interaction with images, significantly influence the shaping of the narrative of movies. In this course, we will explore uses and functions of music and sound in film. We will watch and analyze a wide range of movies and engage with the main aspects of the theory of film sound and its concepts. You will gain a better understanding of how sound helps determine the expressive messages of films. You will also learn to discern different styles and usages of music in connection with images, and to write about these matters using specific terminology. No prior specific musical knowledge nor ability to read music is required. 001809