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ENG211K/MUS220K (LNK 105)

Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring

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John B. PadgettShow MyInfo popup for John B. Padgett
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Schedule

Mon-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/14/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN MG 125
Mon-Thu, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/14/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN MG 125

Description

From the shrieking violins of the shower scene in Psycho to the triumphant fanfare in the opening crawl of Star Wars, music has long played an integral role in cinematic storytelling. This LINC is a feast for both the eyes and the ears as we learn to "read" films and actively listen to music: in short, to analyze and appreciate movies and the music and sounds within them.

ENG 211 Introduction to Film
A selected study of the history, production, and appreciation of film as a distinctive art form, with particular emphasis on film theory, genres, and basic film criticism in such areas as cinematography, editing, sound, acting, screenwriting, and directing. Prerequisite: ENG 111 or ENG 111H. Meets General Education Distribution Area IV.A. or IV.B.

MUS 220 Film Music
This course serves as an introduction to the art of sound in film, including the musical and extra-musical components of a film soundtrack. During this course, students will develop analytical skills to better interpr