Music for Movies and Advertisements


Learn the subtle art of film music and how it works on this comprehensive course. Students analyse films of a variety of different styles including comedy, drama, thriller, horror, documentary and much more.

Created By

Luca C

Beginner, Intermediate
Music Composition

12 HOURS

12 LESSONS

Music for Movies and Advertisements

skill-acquisition

Course Overview



What is film music? What does it do and how does it work? How do I start? What do I do next? When is it finished? This course will analyse the requirements for certain music types and how they contrast with one another. Twelve lessons, twelve different movie styles, going through comedy, drama, thriller, horror, documentary, cartoons and a lot more! (Students must have a DAW - e.g. Logic Pro X, Ableton. Etc.). By the end of this course, students will be able to develop their music theory knowledge, critical thinking and composing skills with the opportunity to apply these abilities to film and advertisement pieces. Furthermore, this programme will enable students to pick up valuable and transferable skills whilst stimulating creativity.

Course Content



12 LESSONS

12 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

Explaining the Structure of Course and General Themes

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Tension: Writing an Underscore for a Short Sequence

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Melody: Writing a Piece Featuring a Melodic Theme

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Advert I: Writing Music For an O2 Advert

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Exotica: Writing a Piece of Music That Suggests an Exotic Place

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Quiz Task: Writing a Title Theme

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Comedy: Music to Accompany a Tom and Jerry Cartoon

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Sport News: Music Package For Either a Sports or a Current Affairs Program

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Science Doc: Writing For a Science or Nature Documentary

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Advert II: Music to Accompany an Animated Advert

60 minutes

Lesson 11

A Thirty-Second Trailer For a War Video Game Lesson

60 minutes

Lesson 12

Short Movie

60 minutes

Key Skills


Musicality

Critical Thinking

Composing Skills

Music Theory

Educator


Luca C

Guitar and Music Theory Educator

Over the past 10 years, Luca has built up a wealth of experience teaching guitar and music theory. He loves setting and reaching students' goals and watching them flourish into amazing musicians.