This online film studies course will offer an introduction to the relationship between film and music from an historical, political and cultural viewpoint. Key theorical concepts will be introduced to discuss landmark film scenes and evaluate the impact music has on the audience, the role it can play in the narrative, in the editing style, in relation to film space and time. We will focus on key filmmakers, key music styles an...
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This online film studies course will offer an introduction to the relationship between film and music from an historical, political and cultural viewpoint. Key theorical concepts will be introduced to discuss landmark film scenes and evaluate the impact music has on the audience, the role it can play in the narrative, in the editing style, in relation to film space and time. We will focus on key filmmakers, key music styles and specific cinematic genres to offer an overview of the historical evolution of music in films from the beginnings of the sound film to new contemporary approaches. We will as well discuss how instruments and musicians are depicted in films, from historical period films, album videos, biopics to documentaries from all over the world.
What will we cover?
On this course, we will cover the history of music for film since the beginning of cinema. We will evaluate the importance of cultural movements associated to jazz, rock, rap and techno music in film history and explore how they influenced key filmmakers, as well as how musicians themselves have been and are involved in film production. We will further discuss how music in some cases influences original mise-en-scène, editing technics, or serves as a promotional tool. In addition, we will debate the importance of minority representations in cinema in relation to music, from global movement to local counter discourse (from Beyoncé to Iranian filmmakers for instance). Finally, we will pay attention to the different representations attached to specific musical instruments (such as the piano or the accordion).
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Appreciate a range of films from key filmmakers and key composers.
Develop your knowledge of film theory concerned with music
Enhance your knowledge of cinematic genres, postcolonial theories, and cultural debates as well as current debates on minority representations.
Discuss and question how music is used in film production and how film is enriching the history of music and musicians.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is an introductory course and as such does not presuppose any prior expertise in film history or film analysis. The skills required to explore the topics and the films will be discussed in class.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be delivered by the tutor with small and large group discussions. Short film extracts will be screened throughout. Reading relevant to the course will be made available in Google Classroom. All PowerPoint presentations will be placed into Google Classroom after each class so that you can follow up afterwards. Where possible links to films online will be provided.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Clips will be shown extensively throughout the course. Where possible links to online sources will be made available.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Please look also for other Film Studies courses under History Culture and Writing/Film Studies at www.citylit.ac.uk.
Dr Karine Chevalier is a lecturer in Film studies. She is also a filmmaker. Her main research interests lie in the field of Transnational Cinema, French and Francophone Cinema, Visual Arts and Aesthetics, Postcolonial Studies, Intermediality, as well as Screenwriting and Filmmaking, with a specific focus on Violence and Resilience, Creative Voices, Digital Storytelling and Multiscreens, Alterities and Minorities, Moving (auto)Portraits and Masks.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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We will further discuss how music in some cases influences original mise-en-scène, editing technics, or serves as a promotional tool. In addition, we will debate the importance of minority representations in cinema in relation to music, from global movement to local counter discourse (from Beyoncé to Iranian filmmakers for instance). 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We will focus on key filmmakers, key music styles and specific cinematic genres to offer an overview of the historical evolution of music in films from the beginnings of the sound film to new contemporary approaches. We will as well discuss how instruments and musicians are depicted in films, from historical period films, album videos, biopics to documentaries from all over the world.</p><p text-align:start="">On this course, we will cover the history of music for film since the beginning of cinema. We will evaluate the importance of cultural movements associated to jazz, rock, rap and techno music in film history and explore how they influenced key filmmakers, as well as how musicians themselves have been and are involved in film production. We will further discuss how music in some cases influences original mise-en-scène, editing technics, or serves as a promotional tool. 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