Addressing the matrix of directorial vision and visual, narrative, and dramatic world of a film, this course will examine a broad range of musical approaches and those requirements necessary for composing music for film and multimedia. Cultural, cinematic, and musical codes will be discussed and critiqued through critical analyses of seminar scores, scoring assignments, and collaborative director/composer interactions.
Professors
Sergi Casanelles
Clinical Assistant Professor; Program Director of Music Composition (Screen Scoring)
Prerequisites
- MPATC-UE 1049 Contemporary Scoring or demonstrated similar experience
- MPATC-UE 37 Music Theory III or music theory experience that is equivalent to this course
Course Objectives
At the end of the semester, students will:
- Create sophisticated harmonies to score visual scenes
- Create robust themes for movies
- Produce high quality tracks
- Create music that is able to provide meaning
- Develop efficient collaborative tools
Course Content Overview
- Introduction, Codes and terminology
- Hollywood Harmony I - IV
- Soundscape Harmony and Hyperorchestration I-II
- Narration I-II
- Music as Narrative I-III
- Topics on Instrumentation and Style I-II
Professors
- Sergi Casanelles