Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Music and Picture
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LMD08128
Module leader: Dylan Ford
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Music has played a critical role throughout the history of cinema in the shaping of film narrative; the influencing of the meanings of filmic texts; the development of characters; the shaping of culture and fashion; and the overarching experiences of audience members. This module will provide you with an overview of the historical, theoretical, and practical application of research within the field, aiming to develop your understanding of the relationship between music, picture, culture, and the audience.You will have an opportunity to explore the evolution of production practices in the creation of musical soundtracks, examine the cultural impact of musical scores, and delve into the debates and challenges faced by the music-for-picture industry.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Describe the various technical conventions, practices and technologies associated with the production of music for picture.

LO2: Explore the relationship between film narrative and film music.

LO3: Discuss the theoretical, critical, and historical debates about film sound and music.

LO4: Make observations of the creative usage of diegetic and non-diegetic music in film.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Dylan Ford
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 164 You will work independently to develop your creative and technical skills, and knowledge of the relationship between music and picture.
Face To Face Lecture 24 You will attend lectures where you will explore the evolution of music in cinema, analyse developments in music technology, and examine film music's cultural impact on society.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 12 You will participate in practical workshops to allow you to engage in the practice of creating and editing musical scores for picture.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Practical 40 1~2~4 Week 14 HOURS= 2 minutes You will be required to develop a portfolio of work integrating music and picture.The portfolio of work will include the submission of two practical projects:Project 1: You will be provided with a short visual montage of 1-2 minutes that will require you to create and edit a musical score. You will submit your working files and media for assessment.Project 2: You will be provided with a short musical melody of 1-2 minutes that will require you to shoot visual content and edit the picture to music. You will submit the completed production for assessment.
Reflective Log 60 1~2~3~4 Exam Period , WORDS= 3500 words You will submit a reflective log as an accompaniment to Component 1: Portfolio.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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