MUC 1616 INTRODUCTION TO FILM SCORING 2 credits

Prerequisite: MUC 1101 or equivalent, and departmental permission. This course is an introduction to film scoring comprised of (a) an overview and discussion of the history of music as used for the purpose of underscoring motion pictures; (b) discussion and demonstration of the function of "incidental" music in film, and the various philosophies regarding its usage; (c) projects and assignments in composing for actual film sequences, learning to master the devices and techniques of editing and synchronizing music "cues" to the film clips, One hour private lesson plus one hour seminar class each week. 32 contact hours.