Music for Screen (11648.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Music for Screen
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 South Bank, QLD
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts And Communications Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces the student to the orchestra, in particular, orchestral instrumentation and orchestral scoring conventions used in screen composition. It focuses on the analytical study and practical implementation of key exponents and standard conventions in orchestration for differing film genres. It aims to promote an experimental approach within the confines of strict stylistic genres. The student uses industry standard technologies to score original compositions. They orchestrate original music in a variety of ways to complement differing, contemporary film genres.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Employ notation software to score music for orchestra;
2. Identify, notate for and recognise orchestral instruments and related articulations; and
3. Orchestrate a range of pieces suited to a variety of film genres.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

10347 Screen Music 2

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Ross McLennan
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Ross McLennan
Not available

Required texts

All readings and videos are provided.

Submission of assessment items

Artificial intelligence

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Learner engagement

Success in this unit is unlikely without consistent engagement.

Participation requirements

Success in this unit is unlikely without consistent participation.

Required IT skills

The ability to work within a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) environment is essential.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None