760-426 Soundtracks

For BCA and BA students 37.5 points of second or third year media arts or cinema studies, or admission to the BA (Honours) in cinema studies. BA students may credit this subject to a cinema studies major.

The first half of this subject examines some of the different ways in which sound is often employed in combination with images (particularly the cinematic image). The second half examines the function and use of diegetic and extra-diegetic music in mainstream and experimental film. This unit is primarily concerned with film, however, although not necessary some prior elementary knowledge of music theory would prove helpful.

• be able to access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;

• demonstrate advanced communication skills;

• work successfully with peers;

• demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.

Written work equivalent to 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year, comprising three pieces of assessment; the first 30% (due end week 5); the second 30% (due end week 8); and the third 40% (due at end of semester).

A subject reader will be available.