Music for the Moving Image A - AFM1508

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

An online test of 30 minutes, with examples, to develop an understanding of the cinematic terminology associated with music and sound for the moving image.  (Student Effort &#61; 3 hours).

Practice exam/test

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Preparatory composition portfolio for term 1: A portfolio of 3 preparatory moving image composition exercises prescribed by the tutor.

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Main composition portfolio for term 2:  A portfolio of 3 short (1-2 minute) compositions for image.

Assessment 3: Project Work

A weekly film/videogame/TV audio-viewing journal entry commenting on interesting uses of music and sound for image. A final commentary of approximately 500 words showing the impact and influence of the audio-viewing journal on the student’s composition work through the year.

Project Work

Music for the Moving Image B

AIM2508 - Music for the Moving Image B

<p>In this module you will be introduced to the art of creating music for the moving image. This will develop your practical and critical understanding of the ways in which visual and aural images form meaning and are used to structure the audiovisual work as a whole. It also serves as a preparation for the higher level modules of composing music for film and sound for image. Throughout the year you will build a portfolio or ‘showreel’ of your work that can serve also as a basis in the future for professional work and to boost your employability as a composer of music for moving image.</p>

School of Arts and Humanities

<p><a href="http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/AFM1xxx">http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/AFM1508</a></p>

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AFM1508 - Music for the Moving Image A

Music for the Moving Image A

have an introduction to knowledge of music technologies for audiovisual composition.

have an introductory understanding of the functions of music for moving image.

be able to chronicle reflectively on their creative portfolio development and their appreciation of professional composers of music for moving image.

be able to apply basic compositional techniques in the creation of original music for media.

be able to critically negotiate a diversity of stylistic approaches to audiovisual creative briefs.