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The Open University

Using film music in the classroom

The Open University via OpenLearn

Overview

There are many approaches to using film music in the classroom including: a focus on pupil experience; a focus on the structure of composition; a focus on the relationship between music and image. This free course, Using film music in the classroom, explores them all.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Overview
  • 1 Overview
  • 1.1 Experiencing film music
  • 1.2. Motifs and memorability
  • 1 3. From experience to interpretation
  • 1 4. Making the music fit the film
  • 1 5 Composing for film
  • 1.5.1 Different ways of working
  • 1.5.2 Resources
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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