Film Composer Project

You will have to complete three (3) Film Composer Projects.
One for February, one for March and one for April.

For this project you will create 2 Podcasts (Feb and March) and one movie project.
*A different composer for each project*

For Podcasts (February and March Projects)
Create a 10 minute podcast on a Film Music Composer that has been nominated for and/or won an Academy Award.  Click here for a list of composers

Podcast must include the following:
1. Script
2. Background music (Garageband)
3. Music examples of the composer
4. Pictures of composer and/or movies
Podcasts must be completed in Garageband

Talking Points for Podcast
Composer background
Movies composed for
Awards
Directors worked with.  If the same each time, why?
Why YOU like this composer – Cite scenes, movies , etc.
What musical techniques does this composer like to use?
What instrumentation does this composer like to use?
Include audio clips to support your reasons.
Pictures from composer and/or movies


Movie Project (April Project)
Select 2-3 scenes that have original score and use that as the basis for this project

Talking Points for Movie Project
Composer background
Movies composed for
Awards
Directors worked with.  If the same each time, why?
Why YOU like this composer – Cite scenes, movies , etc.
What musical techniques does this composer like to use?
What instrumentation does this composer like to use?
Movie Project must include
Script
Movie Clips with original score

Movie Project must be completed in iMovie.  Remember the station you are working on for this project.

log into imovie:    erhs.imovie
password:            editing

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