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Course Description

"Selected topics examine specific musical genres, style periods, composers, and/or works of music such as opera, film music, digital music, hip hop, the work of Stephen Sondheim, etc. Through reading, listening, and discussion, these courses build musical vocabulary, improve aural perceptions of form and genre, and encourage a deeper understanding of music as cultural expression."

Summer 2025 Topics:

Section 005: History of Film Music

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of Film Music, beginning with a detailed chronology of significant films and their composers, viewed alongside the historical events and trends which inspired them. Specific emphasis will be placed on the relationship between Director and Composer (in history as well as today), along with the aesthetic and dramatic function of the score. Aspects of music associated with common film genres will be discussed, as well as the influence and tradition of non-Hollywood International filmmakers and their composers. Our goal this term will be to see how music can help to tell a story, how it often reflects and affects popular culture, and how it can even stand effectively on its own.

Requirements

This course is available for undergraduate credit. Students must possess a high school diploma and must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.
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Section Title
History of Film Music
Type
Synchronous
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:45PM
Dates
May 13, 2025 to Jul 01, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
56.2
Location
  • Emerson College Online
Delivery Options
Synchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Tuition credit (4 units) $3,504.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
4 units
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 27, 2025
Transfer to a Different Course
No transfer request allowed after enrollment. Students may drop a course and re-enroll in a new course prior to the course start date.
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