Music
Film Music and Audiovisual Project
Module code: W3069
Level 6
30 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework
In this module you'll learn to write music for films and audiovisual media. You'll gain a critical understanding of the nature of screen media and the demands placed on music.
This is your chance to really delve, both creatively and critically, into an area of film music and audiovisual relationships of special interest to you, and to develop a portfolio.
The module explores different approaches to scoring traditional narrative films, and expands to consider music practice in relation to a range of other audiovisual modes, such as documentary, experimental film, music video and live video art.
Module learning outcomes
- Critically account for and demonstrate, through written commentary, the role(s) of music in appropriate media through analysis and practical projects.
- Demonstrate the acquisition of specialist skills in electronic music (digital and analogue sound manipulation).
- Produce advanced musical composition (demonstrating creative flair, the ability to tailor compositional ideas to appropriate formats, large scale structural thinking).
- Demonstrate a high degree of competence in interpreting visual screen media with accompanying music.