ZFilm Music Exploration (Live for Ages 13-18)
This 9-week class will explore the world of film music through sound effects, film history, composers, genres, and compositional techniques. Join us to learn more!
Katelyn Kaiser Trissel
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(312)
What's included
9 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This 9-week course will focus on all things film music! We will learn important terminology in regards to the film music world, explore the history of sound and music in movies, discuss sound effects, listen to the most famous film scores, learn more about famous film music composers, and even talk about the people who record music for movies! The weekly schedule is as follows: Week 1: The Purpose of Film Music; Terminology Week 2: Silent Movies; A Short History of Sound and Music in Movies Week 3: Sound Effects Week 4: Musical Mood; Using Music to Tell a Story Week 5: Award Shows; Famous Film Scores Week 6: Hans Zimmer Week 7: Danny Elfman Week 8: John Williams Week 9: Life of a Studio Musician; Recording Music for Movies Learners will learn through in-class lecture, in-class listening, and in-class discussion. We will use online classroom to hold discussion and build a classroom environment. They will be provided with a summarizing handout before each class and additional resources for extra learning opportunities after class. No formal homework or assessment will be completed for this course. At the end of our class, learners will receive a certificate of completion. Learners do not need to be musicians to enjoy and succeed in this class! They only need a desire to learn and an interest in film music.
Learning Goals
This 9-week course will focus on all things film music! We will learn important terminology in regards to the film music world, explore the history of sound and music in movies, discuss sound effects, listen to the most famous film scores, learn more about famous film music composers, and even talk about the people who record music for movies!
Learners will learn through in-class lecture, in-class listening, and in-class discussion. We will use online classroom to hold discussion and build a classroom environment. They will be provided with a summarizing handout before each class and additional resources for extra learning opportunities after class. No formal homework or assessment will be completed for this course. At the end of our class, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
Other Details
Supply List
All materials will be provided by the instructor.
External Resources
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Joined July, 2020
4.9
312reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I love all things film music! I have been teaching courses on different aspects of film music for more than 2 years and have enjoyed bringing these topics to Outschool. This course will provide a more complete look into film music than my other courses and I am excited to offer it! Reviews
Live Group Class
$115
for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-12 learners per class
