2017-2018 University Catalogue 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FMST 340 - Music, Film, and Media


Explores the various ways in which sound and music have functioned in film, television, and contemporary media culture. Tracing film history from silent film through the so-called “gold era” to today’s blockbusters and independent films, students examine a series of film scores and soundtracks, thinking about commonly employed musical devices, the dramatic functions of diegetic music and underscore, the psychology of listening, and the interaction between sound and image. Throughout the semester, students also consider the ways in which music and sound function alongside narrative and visuals in television soundtracks, music videos, and various internet-based media. In addition to examining the evolving styles of film composers, particular attention is devoted to cinematic/media “borrowing” of existing classical and popular music; the integration of film, music, and media industries; and the ways in which music and sound work with other elements of film and media to reflect and construct social and cultural identities. Through readings, screenings, and written assignments, students acquire the tools and language to analyze and discuss the complex ways in which music, film, and media interact.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: FMST 340L 
Prerequisites: FMST 200  
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression
Liberal Arts CORE: None


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