Film Sound Theory: Music

Catalog description

This course is one of three in the study of film sound theory. Through readings, focused group discussion, and the viewing of/listening to select films, the course promotes critical analysis of the varied and profound uses of music in sound design. The history of music in film from the silent era to the modern score will be addressed. Concepts studied include the modal changes in point-of-audition, and positioning across diegeses. More recent trends, including audio-visualization and ventriloquism theory, are also explored.