Film Music and Emotional Manipulation
Examine the psychological and social functions of music in film and media. Students will analyze how soundtracks are used to manipulate audience emotions and reinforce cultural stereotypes.
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Examine the psychological and social functions of music in film and media. Students will analyze how soundtracks are used to manipulate audience emotions and reinforce cultural stereotypes.
Key Questions
- How do composers use musical tropes to evoke specific emotional responses in film?
- In what ways can film music reinforce or challenge cultural stereotypes?
- How does the absence of music affect a viewer's perception of a scene?
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