How can we compose a musical score that transforms a film viewer’s experience?
Grades
6-12
Subjects
Fine Arts
Key Content
music, composition, film scoring
Working as design teams for a film scoring "company," students create a sound palette (sounds and music that match a production's cinematography) and original composition for a silent movie scene. They learn how composers use spotting sessions and cue sheets to plan film scores, then compose individual pieces and blend them into a cohesive team score. After refining their scores and artist statements through critique and revision, teams share their work at a live film showcase.