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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Music 26


COURSE DESCRIPTION
26 Film Music Appreciation Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
A study of film music in the United States from 1927 to the present day. Study will be centered on originally composed scores by prominent composers and arrangers. 54 hours lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A study of film music in the United States from 1927 to the present day.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1. Describe film styles and discuss them as representative of American film music styles.
  2. Analyze current trends in film scores and evaluate the ways they relate to early styles.
  3. Discuss historical and sociological events in the history of the United States that influenced the creators and performers of various styles of film music .
  4. Compare and contrast film music styles with other styles of music.
  5. Analyze music criticism as it relates to film music styles.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Operational Aspects of the Film Music Industry
  2. Music for Silent Films
  3. Music in the Early Sound Film
  4. The Rise of the Symphonic Film Score (The 1930’s)
  5. The Golden Age of Film Music (the 1940’s)
  6. The Music of Bernard Hermann
  7. The Age of Versatility
  8. Film Music from the late 20th century and beyond
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures/discussions/demonstrations in order to introduce material to students so they may gain knowledge in the subject area of film music.
  • Show videos/films/CD’s in order for students to hear and view professionals involved in the film industry so that they will be better prepared to discuss the topic of film music.
  • Conduct individual conferences/performances in order to discuss student progress and offer improvement of learning for all of the student learning outcomes.
  • Invite guest lecturers to class so that students will have the opportunity to learn course topics from professionals in the field of film music.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Oral reports/presentations/performances designed to evaluate overall student learning of their knowledge of film music
  • Written reports/presentations designed to evaluate the individual student’s cognition of course topics.
  • Quizzes/examinations designed to evaluate student progress and knowledge in course topics.
  • Final examination designed to evaluate student progress of the learning outcomes for the entire semester.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Dr. Larry Timm . The Soul of Cinema, “An Appreciation of Film Music” . Dr. Larry Timm , 1998.
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