Year 9 Music

Subject Description

In this unit, you will examine the ways in which music can evoke mood and atmosphere, awaken memories and feelings, stir up emotions, and convey characters and ideas. You will investigate how composers use music to support these functions in film, television, and other screen media. You will learn specific compositional techniques and ways in which music elements and concepts can be used and manipulated to support these functions and to inform your own compositional ideas.

Structure

Unit 1: Screen Scores
  • Investigate how music can support a narrative in film, television and video games.
  • Explore the elements of music and how they can be used and manipulated to convey emotion, mood/atmosphere, setting and characterisation.
  • Explore music theory to support your investigations and assist with your fluency.
  • Perform music as part of a small group.
  • Compose music for film, television and video games.

Assessment

Small-group performance, musicology project, and a composition for a film, television or video game scene.

Contact

Mr Cade Bonar

cbonar@mfac.edu.au

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