Film Scoring. ((2 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 4100R and University Advanced Standing Covers theoretical concepts, creative and collaborative methods, and practical experiences in the process of creating music for film and video. Includes elements of film score history, dramatic structure, collaboration, spotting, musical structure and form (including leitmotif and variation), timing, temp tracks, digital mockups and production demos, recording and mixing film music, copyright and contractual concerns, developing a portfolio of musical scoring work. Activities include lecture/discussion of theoretical principles, analysis of masterworks in the film music genre, and production of a student-scored film/video clip. May be repeated as desired. Software fee of $52 applies. Lab Access fee of $85 for computers applies.