43-2410
Course examines Classical Hollywood as well as more recent film soundtrack practices, focusing on the interpretation of film sound relative to 'expectancy' theories of meaning and emotion. Film sound (i.e. the combination of dialogue, music, sound effects, and silence) is viewed through the perspectives of psychology, aesthetics, and criticism, providing students with opportunities to (a) cultivate sharply-honed critical listening/viewing skills (b) develop a vocabulary for intellectual discussion about a film's soundtrack (c) learn about the perceptual processes associated with intellectual and emotional responses to sound and (d) discuss compositional tools and techniques that contribute to effective film sound practices. The course examines theoretical, aesthetic, and analytical perspectives and does not focus on the mechanics of film sound, addressed in a separate course.
Course descriptions are stored in OASIS and are maintained by the Associate Dean for each School.
* Prerequisite Required.
