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Academic Year 2003/2004
The Study of Film Music
MUSC 113 SP
The course extends Wesleyan's film studies offerings by focusing on music, an often neglected yet crucial component of movies. After starting with the "Hollywood" approach (from the early sound period on), we look at
film
music globally, including places like India and China, introducing ethnomusicological perspectives.
MAJOR READINGS
SAMPLE READINGS:
Jane Feuer, THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL
Claudia Gorbman, SCORING THE INDIAN: MUSIC IN THE LIBERAL WESTERN
Hill & Gibson, WORLD CINEMA: CRITICAL APPROACHES
Buhler, Flinn, and Neumeyer, MUSIC AND
CINEMA (excerpts)
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly screening, ongoing film responses, midterm, and final project.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Slobin,Mark
- Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; ....R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: RHH003
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 50)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 15 SO: 10 FR: 5
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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