Music for the Moving Image A

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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2016-01-01

Module Leader:

Julio D'Escrivan

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Requirements

Barred Combinations

Shared Teaching

AIM2508 - Music for the Moving Image B

Synopsis

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.

Learning Strategy

A series of short presentations, workshops and flipped classroom sessions will explore information on a variety of film music aspects, each illustrated by short screenings of related material. Discussions will explore student opinions on issues raised. Classes will explore research skills, aural awareness and academic writing style. The module will … For more content click the Read More button below.

A series of short presentations, workshops and flipped classroom sessions will explore information on a variety of film music aspects, each illustrated by short screenings of related material. Discussions will explore student opinions on issues raised. Classes will explore research skills, aural awareness and academic writing style. The module will be supported screencasts, glossaries, wikis and learning journals as appropriate on the University’s VLE.

Outline Syllabus

You will participate in lecture-workshops, learning through doing and critically reflecting on your work. The tutor will introduce you gradually to the compositional challenges of music for the moving image. You will be taught the basics of creating melody, harmony, rhythm and timbre as an active partner of the moving image, but will also be introduced to sound-object-based musical approaches. Different audiovisual scenarios will be explored: from abstract audiovisual composition, film and games composition and on to more functional applications like jingles and branding tasks. Throughout the course you will be required to chronicle your creative development weekly.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

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

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

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.

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

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practice exam/test

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Assessment 3: Project Work

Description: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.

Assessment Weight:20

Assessment Length:6 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO5

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment Criteria

The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Music subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and promulgated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets.

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