FILM 289 - The Functions of Film Music

Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)

(Same as MUSI 289) This course examines the functions of film music. We begin with musical style and then move on to examine how music contributes its function to each aspect of film: rhythmic pacing, action and dialogue underscoring, building suspense, shaping the dramatic sequence, and so forth.

Prerequisite(s): One college-level course in either Music or Film is strongly recommended.

First six-week course.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2019/20.

Course Format: CLS