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Why film scores Matter

ACS Night School

Arkansas Cinema Society
 

a four-session class on film scoring in an age dominated by AI and extensive music libraries.

October 8, 15, 22, and 29

Wednesdays 6-8pm

What is the role of a composer and original film score? How is it created? Why does it matter?

Day 1 - The Basics (History, Famous Scores, etc.)

Intro to Film Music.

An intro to film music throughout history.
We will also analyze 2 student films without scored music and then with.
   

Day 2 - Live Musicians and Scoring to Film

How Film Scores are Made.

A Deep dive into how music works. Students will be able to get up close with instruments and musicians demonstrating various techniques and textures.
We will also dissect 2 contrasting film scores exploring ideas of chaos vs. peace

 

What's The Future of Film Scoring?

Day 3 - A.I. and Sound/Music Libraries

On this day, we'll explore the various advancements and A.I. tools and libraries
for sound and premade music.
Like the previous days, we'll anaylze some film, with pre-made scores and A.I. films

          - What are the Pros?
          - What are the cons?

Why does it matter?

Day 4 - ... the importance of original film                     scores in today's times.

Last Updated August 27, 2025

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