Unit information: Film Scoring in 2021/22

Unit name	Film Scoring
Unit code	MUSIM0023
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Professor. Farwell
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Department of Music
Faculty	Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

This practice-led unit builds understanding of the concepts, forms, language, collaborative practices, and creative methods in composing music for film. The unit focuses on dramatic screen works and the “feature film” (whether full length or short). The unit runs in parallel with Professional Techniques, so that growing skill in studio technique support the projects set in Film Scoring. It links also to the start of the Portfolio / Dissertation unit, supported by meetings with potential collaborative partners and with industry guests.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of this unit will enable you to:

• use appropriate terminology to discuss visual, structural and narrative aspects of film
• analyse real films and excerpts, ‘spot’ effectively, and create suitable musical concepts that complement the film at multiple scales
• use the orchestral palette effectively
• create a ‘pitch’, analyse the brief, and discuss your ideas with directors and producers
• understand ‘business’ activities such project administration, rights, and marketing; and begin to apply your knowledge

Teaching Information

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities supported by tutorials, and self-directed exercises.

Assessment Information

4 x 25% Project

Resources

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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks, independent learning and assessment activity.

See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.

Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit. The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.