Module Details

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Title COMPOSITION FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
Code MUSI205
Coordinator Mr TW Moss
Music
Thomas.Moss@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To deepen the appreciation and critical awareness of music's function when combined with the moving image, through practical composition work. To deepen the understanding of compositional techniques and methods appropriate to the medium. To successfully arrange and orchestrate music in a film and television music context. To extend technical skills in the production and synchronisation of music to picture.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To gain a practical understanding of the relationships between film, TV, video genres—drama, documentary, advert—and music.

(LO2) To acquire compositional techniques and methods appropriate to the medium.

(LO3) To gain conceptual understanding of the various levels of synchronisation between music and another time-based medium, and how these affect compositional decisions.

(LO4) To develop a more precise understanding of the role of orchestration, arranging, sound and production techniques in music that accompanies the moving image.

(LO5) To hone skills in music sequencing and production in order to prepare professional level presentation materials.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Organisational skills

(S3) Commercial awareness

(S4) IT skills

(S5) Adaptability


Syllabus

 

A range of topics, concepts and project briefs will be introduced in lectures and workshops held in the computer labs. Students will have the opportunity to test their strategies for dealing with the challanges of a diverse range of video clips during hands-on time in both lectures and practical worshops . Topics will include: Structuring music to a moving image sequence. Effects of Tempo, motion and synchronisation. Emphasising location, period and atmosphere Underscore / Orchestration / Instrumental concept. Thematic development and characterisation Jingles / idents / very short cues Music in advertising.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lectures
Description: Lectures will be held in the computer labs. Concepts and compositional strategies will be introduced with time allocated for hands-on practice.
Attendance Recorded:Yes
Teaching Method 2 - Workshops
Description: This will be supervised practice time in the computer labs where staff help and feedback will be available for the weekly exercises. There will also be time devoted to class presentation, discussion and peer feedback of student work in progress.
Teaching Method 3 - Tutorials
Description: One-to-one advising on assignments and work in progress


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20

  4

    12

24

60
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 90
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Submission of original music composed for a given video clip There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule  30-60" plus commenta    20       
Submission of original music composed for a given video clip(s) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Sched  60-120" plus comment    30       
Submission of original music composed for a given video clip(s) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Sched  2-3 minutes plus com    50       

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