MHST 332 - History of Film Music

First Semester. A comprehensive survey of film music history from the silent era through the present day. Issues discussed will include compositional developments (growth of instrumentation; use of Leitmotivic structure; expansion of diegetic versus non-diegetic music); music as narrative aid (generating continuity; providing momentum; subliminal commentary); and using music as an iconographic character or plot device. Films viewed will include those with soundtracks by major 20th-century composers as well as specialized soundtrack composers.

Prerequisites & Notes
Consent of instructor required.
Enrollment Limit: 20.
Mr. McGuire

Credits: 3 hours