History of Film Music

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MHST 332

Instructors:Course instructor::C. McGuire

Credit hours:Course credits:=3

Timeframe:Course semester:=spring semester

Capacity:Course capacity:=20 students

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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.