Exploring the Influence of Music in Film

Music plays a crucial role in films, setting the scene, evoking emotions, and building tension. Different genres of movies utilize music in unique ways, such as musicals relying on song storytelling and sci-fi films like Star Wars using iconic soundtracks. Explore how music enhances various genres of movies and create a poster of your favorite film with the most impactful music.

• Music
• Film
• Movies
• Genres
• Soundtracks

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1. S2 Music in the Movies LEARNING INTENTION To develop an awareness of how music is used effectively in films. SUCCESS CRITERIA Listen to different instruments and styles of music used in film and produce a poster of your favourite movie

2. Music is used in movies for many reasons: To set the scene To create emotion To build tension And many other reasons

3. Genres Music is used in many different genres of film, including: Musicals Fantasy Sci-Fi Thrillers Action True life movies Animation

4. Musicals Musicals are stories told mostly through song. In famous musicals there are usually hit songs such as the ones used in Mamma Mia and The Greatest Showman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUjB9LTtzGg

5. Fantasy Fantasy movies such as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings often make use of music and special effects to create a magical atmosphere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTXBLyp7_Dw

6. Sci-Fi Sci-Fi is short for Science Fiction. One of the most popular science fiction franchises is the Star Wars series. Star Wars has one of the most iconic and recognisable soundtracks in film history.

7. Action + Thriller Music is used to generate feelings of excitement and tension in action and thriller movies. Sometimes the music will be very quiet and then suddenly becomes loud to give the audience a thrill. There are many iconic themes featured in the James Bond franchise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8KvYKn9-0

8. True Life Movies These are movies about famous real life people or events. Titanic, which is a true life film, is one of the most famous movies of all time, winning thirteen Oscars including one for the soundtrack.

9. Animation Animated movies are often family films meaning that the style of music and lyrics are suited to families and children.

10. Famous Movie Themes The Great Escape Harry Potter Pirates of the Caribbean Schindler s List Star Wars ET Titanic

11. Famous Composers of Movie Soundtracks John Williams James Horner Alan Menken Randy Newman

12. Complete the Task Design a poster for your favourite movie and say why you like it. Extension Task: Find a famous movie theme and listen to it on Youtube. Let me know which one you have chosen.

13. Please upload your poster or a picture of your work to assignments in your music team.