Year 9 Music
Subject Description
Music is a powerful universal language. It can evoke memories, awaken feelings and stir up emotions which is why it is such an important aspect of film-making. In this unit, students will have the opportunity to study the soundtracks of a range of feature films to reveal how composers use music from a range of genres to make us smile, disturb us or make us cry. They will learn the secrets to using music elements and techniques to compose a ‘hero theme’ like those created by John Williams for Superman and Star Wars. With this knowledge of how the experts do it, students will use apps to compose their own soundtracks to accompany movie scenes and animations.
Entry Requirements
- Students must be enrolled in vocal or instrumental tuition.
- Where possible, students must be a member of one of the College’s co-curricular ensembles.
- Entry is not automatic. Students selecting Music EDGE on their Year 9 subject selection will be reviewed by the Head of Music. If required, the applicant may have to audition for a place in this course. However, students who have successfully completed Year 8 Music EDGE will automatically be eligible for this course.
- Students have the opportunity to return to the core Music program at the end of each semester.
Structure
Unit 1: Screen Scores
- Performing: Collaborate to create music
- Musicology: Investigate how music written for film, television and video games can communicate setting, characters, mood and genre
- Music apps: Compose film themes and original soundtracks
Assessment
Small group performance, listening project or a composition for a film or television scene.
