Learning Objective 1 To identify different ways music is used in

film.

Success CriteriaALL MUST recognise different reasons for music

being used in filmMOST SHOULD use musical vocabulary to describe

how music reflects the actionSOME COULD identify what impact the music has

on an audience

LO: To identify different ways music is used in film.ALL MUST recognise different reasons for music being used in film

MOST SHOULD use musical vocabulary to describe how music reflects the action

SOME COULD identify what impact the music has on an audienceName that film…

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ac4xamCIgY

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCNHVMIYqiA

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15x-B8PgeE4.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMLPnk9-6MM5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8zlUUrFK-M6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjSTiUgsEpU

LO: To identify different ways music is used in film.ALL MUST recognise different reasons for music being used in film

MOST SHOULD use musical vocabulary to describe how music reflects the action

SOME COULD identify what impact the music has on an audience

Watch this clip from Harry Potter. Make notes on what the music does to reflect the action in the film (think DR T SMITH) and what impact this has on the

audience.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6cddFuTPBA

Learning Objective 2To create and develop musical ideas in the

genre of film music.

Success CriteriaALL MUST contribute ideas to group discussions and

perform a small partMOST SHOULD take an active role in group discussions

and perform a more complex part accuratelySOME COULD lead group discussions and piece ideas together, perform a complex part accurately making

improvements to your own and the group’s performance.

Starter Activity Listen to the following piece of music. Which film is it from? Justify your answer using musical vocabulary.

Learning ObjectiveTo create and develop musical ideas in the genre of film music.Success CriteriaALL MUST contribute ideas to group discussions and perform a small partMOST SHOULD take an active role in group discussions and perform a more complex part accuratelySOME COULD lead group discussions and piece ideas together, perform a complex part accurately making improvements to your own and the group’s performance.

A: Good Morning Vietnam B: Forrest Gump C: Titanic

Task OneComplete a cue sheet.

Each group will be given a genre. YOU MUST KEEP THIS SECRET FROM THE OTHER GROUPS!!!!You need to write key happenings in a made up film.Then decide what music would accompany them. Your group’s all need to be the same but you must all have your own copy.EG…

Learning ObjectiveTo create and develop musical ideas in the genre of film music.Success CriteriaALL MUST contribute ideas to group discussions and perform a small partMOST SHOULD take an active role in group discussions and perform a more complex part accuratelySOME COULD lead group discussions and piece ideas together, perform a complex part accurately making improvements to your own and the group’s performance.

Sample part of a cue sheet.Time Action Music ideas

0,00 – 0,13 Murderer seen creeping to victim Violins play very quiet long note. Very quiet brush used on cymbals.

0,14 – 0,28 Victim sees murderer before he strikes and struggles with him

Sudden 3 clashing notes played sustained on the piano loudly. Loud ostinato on cellos and violins. Xylophone disjunct melody.

0,29 – 0,37 Knife is turned towards murderer and it slowly approaches his throat.

Low note on cellos followed by loud glissando on high violins 4 times until…

0,38 – 0,45 Camera focusses on murderer’s eyes as knife enters.

Very low sustained note. Drum beats 3 times at death.

0,45 – 0,52 Knife is dropped as he is horrified by what he has just done.

Plucked violin notes fade out.

Task TwoMake the music

Use the hints on the cards to help you.Remember you are NOT creating sound effects you are writing an UNDERSCORE!

No less than 45 seconds no more than 1 minute.

Learning ObjectiveTo create and develop musical ideas in the genre of film music.Success CriteriaALL MUST contribute ideas to group discussions and perform a small partMOST SHOULD take an active role in group discussions and perform a more complex part accuratelySOME COULD lead group discussions and piece ideas together, perform a complex part accurately making improvements to your own and the group’s performance.

PlenaryGive me 3…

•Things you could do musically to create a “scary” movie underscore.•Things you could do musically to create a “romantic” movie underscore.•Things you could do musically to create an “action” movie underscore.OR•Things you could do musically to create a “war” movie underscore.

Learning Objective 3To develop instrumental skills to

create a whole class performance.

Success CriteriaALL MUST practice a straightforward part using

strategies to develop accuracy in playing.MOST SHOULD practice a more complex part

using strategies to develop accuracy in playing. SOME COULD practice a complex part using

strategies to develop accuracy and expression in playing.

StarterListen to Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCNHVMIYqiAWe are going to prepare a class performance of this piece.Can you clap the rhythm?Can you describe what happened with the dynamics?Can you describe the mood this piece creates?What instruments should you use?

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST practice a straightforward part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing.MOST SHOULD practice a more complex part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing. SOME COULD practice a complex part using strategies to develop accuracy and expression in playing.

Task OneBrainstorm Top 5 Tips for good practice.

How are you going to go from “pants” to “awesome” in one lesson?

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST practice a straightforward part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing.MOST SHOULD practice a more complex part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing. SOME COULD practice a complex part using strategies to develop accuracy and expression in playing.

Task TwoPractice your part using the strategies you have devised.What resources do you have to help you?Rhythm cardsKeyboard StripsC is to the left of the two black keys display.Remember the rule of 3Once to remember, twice to stay the same, three times to get better!

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST practice a straightforward part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing.MOST SHOULD practice a more complex part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing. SOME COULD practice a complex part using strategies to develop accuracy and expression in playing.

PlenaryPartner up with people near you (about 4 in a group) and try to play it together. What Went Well?Even Better If?

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST practice a straightforward part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing.MOST SHOULD practice a more complex part using strategies to develop accuracy in playing. SOME COULD practice a complex part using strategies to develop accuracy and expression in playing.

Learning Objective 4To develop instrumental skills to

create a whole class performance.

Success CriteriaALL MUST perform a straightforward part

accurately.MOST SHOULD perform a more complex part

accurately. SOME COULD perform a complex part accurately

and with expression.

StarterListen to Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCNHVMIYqiA

What do we need to remember to create a performance of this piece of music?

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST perform a straightforward part accurately.MOST SHOULD perform a more complex part accurately. SOME COULD perform a complex part accurately and with expression.

Task OnePractice TimeYou have 15 minutes to remind yourself of your part.

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST perform a straightforward part accurately.MOST SHOULD perform a more complex part accurately. SOME COULD perform a complex part accurately and with expression.

Task TwoLets build the parts up bit by bit now.

Perform.

What Went Well? Even Better If?

Make the changes.

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST perform a straightforward part accurately.MOST SHOULD perform a more complex part accurately. SOME COULD perform a complex part accurately and with expression.

PlenaryFinal performance time. Remember your dynamics and lets record it.

Learning ObjectiveTo develop instrumental skills to create a whole class performance.Success CriteriaALL MUST perform a straightforward part accurately.MOST SHOULD perform a more complex part accurately. SOME COULD perform a complex part accurately and with expression.