MUSIC 246: Film Scores

Taught by Simon Wood. (One of the best prof on campus).

Class format:

• Classes are long and in form of lectures (But I loved them since he’s such an engaging and funny lecturer)
• The prof shares the slides/notes on learn but you need to attend his lectures to absorb his knowledge and wisdom and fully understand what’s on the slides
• I had 3 class tests and a final (all MCQ questions)
• Don’t be fooled into thinking MCQ would be easy. Simon’s questions can be tricky if you don’t put in the time to study and memorize everything he’s talked about in class

Lectures

• Lecture 1 - Scores
• Lecture 2 - MUSIC246
• Lecture Notes Week 3 Technical Details, How’s It’s Done
• Lecture 4 - MUSIC246
• Lecture 5 - Erich Korngold and The Adventures of Robin Hood
• Lecture 6 - MUSIC246
  • David Raksin
  • Miklos Rosza
• Lecture 7 - MUSIC246
• Lecture 8 - MUSIC246
• Lecture 9 - MUSIC246
• Lecture 10 - MUSIC246
• Lecture 11 - MUSIC246
• Lecture 12 - MUSIC246

Final thoughts

If I could, I would definitely take MUSIC140 which is another course he’s teaching. But this elective is already fulfilling my List C.

I recommend taking this course, especially for music and film lovers.

The only downside is that this course do have a final.