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The Function of Music in Film - MUSC2113
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of English, Media and Performing Arts
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the historical development of music in creating meaning in a variety of genres of film. Topics include the role of music in silent films; scores composed for different genres of film associated with Hollywood; music in non-Hollywood films (Asia, India, Australia, Europe); the portrayal of music and musicians on film; and some recent operas and other works related to musical theatre.

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