Designed for Freshmen at UM, this brand new seminar explores the different sounds and music we hear in film and media. It aims to sharpen students’ ability to notice music and sound and to assess the way they function. The seminar also aims to develop skills in critical thinking about the acoustic world around us.
Course Requirements:
The course features regular readings, examples to discuss, and some hands-on work.
Intended Audience:
First-year students. Students do not need to have a background in media studies or media production.
Class Format:
Each week the class will meet for two 90-minute lectures as well as one 2 1/2 hour screening session.