Description

A program through which you will master the use of music as an audiovisual resource for the cinematographic field in only 6 months”

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What would Dirty Dancing be without The Time of My Life, The Lion King without The Never Ending Cycle or Star Wars without The Imperial March? Obviously, they would still be cinema classics, but there is no doubt that their soundtracks have helped to make these titles part of the present day. And, if we pay special attention to film history, it is impossible to deny that Max Steiner with Gone with the Wind and Casablanca or Bernard Herrmann with Psycho gave their respective films a unique nuance for which they are still internationally recognized today, regardless of generation. 

Therefore, having a mastery of musical aesthetics applied to the audiovisual genre can become a real opportunity to achieve success through a composition adapted to the requirements of the current sector. Based on this, TECH and its team of specialists in Musicology have developed a complete program through which graduates will be able to delve into the history of music in film, its intricacies and the resources that must be mastered to adapt melodies to the characteristics of the big screen format. It will also delve into the keys of the musical as an artistic piece, developing a professional mastery of the musical as an artistic piece, developing a professional mastery of its coordination capacity in terms of dance, theatrical and singing voice. 

And to achieve this, you will have 450 hours of diverse content: from the best syllabus to case studies and additional material of the highest quality. All this in a convenient 100% online format, since the student will have a virtual campus where all the resources will be hosted from the beginning of the program. In addition, these can be downloaded to any device with an internet connection, for consultation, even after the 6 months of academic experience. 

You will delve into the different types of audiovisual music and its characteristics: diegetic, incidental, pre-existent and extradiegetic”

This postgraduate diploma in Film Music contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

  • Practical cases presented by experts in Psychology
  • The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the book provide technical and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Could you list the most relevant soundtrack composers in history? This program places special emphasis on them and their works, so that you can get to know even the most intimate details of each one”

The program’s teaching team includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Jo Engel, Démeny, Léon Gaumont, etc. This postgraduate diploma delves into the history of each of them and how their inventions revolutionized the audiovisual sector”

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You will be able to perfect your skills in order to achieve an ideal acousmatic for the use of cinematographic music”

Objectives

The field of music in film encompasses decades of history, hundreds of techniques and multiple knowledge that the specialist must handle to perfection if he or she wants to work in this field. Based on this, the development of this postgraduate diploma has been designef with the aim that graduates have access to a syllabus in which they will find all the information they need to master each of its sections. This end, they will have 450 hours of theoretical, practical and additional material of the highest quality, prepared by a team of experts in Performing Arts. 

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Thanks to the comprehensiveness with which this postgraduate diploma has been designed, you will be able to develop your musical thinking based on the keys of the current cinematographic trends of the different genres” 

General Objectives

  • Provide graduates with all the experience they need to acquire specialized knowledge about film music
  • Delve into the most innovative and effective techniques and creative strategies for the composition of soundtracks adapted to the characteristics of the film projects they will be part of

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Film Music

  • Become familiar with the elements of an audiovisual analysis for its subsequent study
  • Knowing the main audiovisual media and the diverse role of music in the elaboration of each of the supports
  • Master the basic audiovisual vocabulary
  • Know the technological resources necessary to produce original audiovisual productions
  • Use and apply the main techniques of synchronized score writing

Module 2. Musical Aesthetics

  • Understand and manage the main concepts elaborated over time by musical thought
  • Know the main currents of musical aesthetics, through a systematic study of the main problems dealt with by the discipline
  • Reason and debate on a musical work or text, placing them within the framework of the aesthetic-musical problems they pose
  • Make a critical judgment on a given musical reality, placing it in the context of the great aesthetic-musical polemics
  • Develop the intellectual maturity of the student, his ability to understand, to relate and to make a critical judgment on a given aesthetic problem

Module 3. The Musical

  • Know the different vocal, dance and interpretative techniques and to put them into practice
  • Know the main works that characterize this genre
  • Develop the ability to coordinate the dance with the theater and the singing voice
  • Develop the creative capacity through the composition of small choreographies



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TECH designs each of its qualifications with the aim of enabling graduates to achieve even their most ambitious goals through the course”

Postgraduate Diploma in Film Music

Film music is a unique and powerful form of artistic expression that plays a fundamental role in the cinematic experience. This tool ranges from classical scores of iconic films, to the most innovative contemporary compositions. Film music creates emotional atmospheres, enhances the narrative and becomes an integral part of the collective memory of cinema. For all these reasons, TECH Global University has developed a complete Postgraduate Diploma in Film Music, through which you will learn the history, theory and practice of composing music for films. Here, you will have the relearning methodology, created to learn in a more agile way, without having to invest many hours of study. Through our modern online learning system, you will learn about the evolution of film music throughout history, from the beginnings of silent films to the latest trends in contemporary film music.

Become an expert in creating music for film

By taking this program you will focus your career in new areas, this will allow you to increase your job opportunities and enhance your skills in different fields. Only here at TECH will you find a virtual classroom, where you will have access to a library of multimedia resources, available 24 hours a day. Through asynchronous lessons, you will explore different film genres and the ways in which music is used to convey emotions, create atmospheres and emphasize key moments. In turn, you'll delve into composition techniques and arrangements specific to film music, as well as the use of cutting-edge music production software and tools to bring your compositions to life. Finally, you will specialize in fields such as classical, genre and experimental film music. All of this, will allow you to create memorable compositions that complement and enhance the cinematic narrative.