AMST/MUS 55A: Music in Film Hearing American CinemaInstructor: Taylor Ackley Prerequisites: Formerly offered as MUS 55a. Course Description: In this course we will explore the many connections between music, film and culture in the United States. We will work to consider how visual media use sound and music to express, reify and construct ideas and ideology. Of particular interest will be how film and sound work together to shape how people in the United States view themselves and each other, especially in terms of race, class, gender and sexuality. </br>Through this course students will: </br> • Learn about the history of American film music in regard to artistic, cultural and technological developments</br> • Analyze film music as both a reflection of and a commentary on history</br> • Develop tools and vocabulary to write about and discuss music and film as well as issues of identify and politics</br> • Have the opportunity to participate in guided discussions about these topics and to present their work to their peers</br> Session: Extended Day: Online Asynchronous 10-week Time: Asynchronous Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: 10-week Asynchronous Online format Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: CA, OC Enrollment Limit: 20 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,700 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: Yes |
