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How Sound is Used in Films - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films used and employ many different sound and music effects throughout films.
The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail;
Importance of Sound and music in Film
Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound
Film Dialogue
Voice Overs
Film Score and Musical Soundtracks
The significance of film music
Sound Effects in films
Foley and Sound Design
Ambient Sounds in Films
Getting Creative with Sound – Sound Bridges
J and L Cuts in Films
Parallel and Contrapuntal Sounds
The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.
This resource also comes with 3 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, this allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or a attractive, “Styled” version.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – How Sound is Used in Films (.pdf High quality)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED)
HOMEWORK – Class Task- Important Words to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Homework- Important Words to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET – Class Task- Diegetic and Non-diegetic (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Diegetic and Non-diegetic (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
Leitmotifs and Film Music: Home Alone - Somewhere in my Memory - John Williams
Unlock the magic of film music with “Leitmotifs in Film - Home Alone: Somewhere in My Memory!” This engaging resource dives into John Williams’ unforgettable score, teaching students how leitmotifs shape storytelling and emotions in cinema. Featuring a presentation in both PDF and PowerPoint formats, plus a worksheet packed with activities, it’s perfect for exploring the power of music in film. Elevate your film or music lessons with this timeless classic!
Listening and analysing film Leitmotifs develops analytical skills, critical thinking, creativity, cultural awareness, and attention to detail. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience.
These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more.
This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
Nu-Metal - Quick Outline
Nu-Metal - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
Freebies and Discounts:
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Stages of Mixing - INFOGRAPHIC - How to Mix Audio Recording
Embark on your audio-mixing journey with our insightful teaching resource infographic! Perfect for beginners, this visual guide demystifies the art of audio mixing, offering a clear starting point for creating polished recordings. From balancing levels to understanding basic processing, this infographic provides a roadmap for budding audio engineers. Equip yourself with fundamental knowledge and unleash your creative potential.
This infographic covers the important, major stages of any mix-down after a recording has finished. It provides a really simple step guide to remember when beginning a mix. This resource would be a really useful addition to students studying Music/Audio Production, studio recording and any music technology.
Infographics are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster.
In this package:
INFOGRAPHIC – Stages of MIXING (.pdf)
INFOGRAPHIC – Stages of MIXING (.png)
INFOGRAPHIC - Stages of MIXING (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
INFOGRAPHIC - Compression Input/Output (.jpeg)
Rock and Roll - Quick Outline
Rock n Roll - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
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Britpop-1990s Music - FULL LESSON-Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide a detailed account of the Britpop music genre that started in the early 1990s and grew massively in popularity throughout the mid-1990s with hugely successful bands like Oasis, Blur, Pulp and Supergrass.
It covers the major social and musical elements of this music genre; along with important artists that influenced the style. It also comes with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, this keeping learner engaged throughout. Moreover, there are also additional listening tasks and student research/investigation into the style of music. Finally, there is a really useful infographic to aid learning support the rest of the resource.
The presentation covers the instruments employed, tone, and techniques used within the style. Moreover, YouTube embedded links to aid learning. It covers social norms, social and some of the major artists and bands. Again, all with video and music examples to support throughout.
This resource also comes with 2 classroom task worksheets that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated music links to listen through and use with the classroom exercises.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Britpop Music 1990s (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – Britpop Music 1990s (.pdf compressed quality)
PRESENTATION – Britpop Music 1990s (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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WORKSHEET – TASK 1-Listening Skills-Don’t Look Back in Anger -STYLED (.pdf)
WORKSHEET – TASK 1-Listening Skills-Don’t Look Back in Anger-Styled -NOT STYLE (.pdf)
ANSWERS – TASK 1-Listening Skills-Don’t Look Back in Anger-Styled (.pdf)
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WORKSHEET – TASK 2-Research-Developing Understanding of Britpop-Styled -STYLED (.pdf)
WORKSHEET – TASK 2-Research-Developing Understanding of Britpop-Styled-NOT STYLE (.pdf)
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INFOGRAPHIC – Britpop (.pdf)
INFOGRAPHIC – Britpop (.pptx PowerPoint)
WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ!
Grunge is an aggressive and angry genre, quite often with swearing throughout many popular songs. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. I have tried to ensure that music examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
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History of Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day
Discover the captivating journey of modern popular music with our comprehensive teaching resource, ‘History of Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day.’ This extensive bundle is your all-in-one guide to exploring the dynamic evolution of popular music, from its early roots to the present day.
Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of engaging lesson plans, meticulously curated content, and interactive activities that are designed to make the study of music history both informative and enjoyable. Whether you’re an educator looking to enrich your curriculum or a music enthusiast eager to dive deep into the world of melodies, this resource has you covered.
Nearly all the resources come with printable worksheets and Powerpoint presentations, these also with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly using Smartboards. Furthermore, printable Answer Sheets, this saving you time with marking. Finally, most come with Google Slides versions, which you can save to your own Drive,
In this package:
Lectures (full presentations, each linking together, providing a full scheme of work for teaching).
WORKSHEETS – The majority of the lessons come with a worksheet (with teacher answers) that link with the lesson/presentation
HOMEWORK – again many of the lessons also come with additional learning research and homework tasks, also with answers sheets to support.
REVISION - These are worksheets to aid student learning and allow for revising
POSTER – some of the presentations even come with a A3 poster
AUDIO/MIDI – some of the presentation and lessons also have connected audio and MIDI examples to aid teaching.
Video (each presentation also comes in video form, used for student revision)
*History of Pop Music – FULL LIBRARY
Pre1950s Music: Tin Pan Alley, Ragtime and Swing (presentation, video, worksheet, revision notes)
Pre-1950’s Music: Blues, Jazz-Cool & Be-Bop (presentation, video, worksheets, revision notes, MIDI, audio and score)
1950’s Music: Rock’n’Roll & Rockabilly (presentation, video, 3 worksheets and answers, revision notes and terminology/vocabulary sheet)
1950-60s Music: British Invasion & Skiffle (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, revision notes and homework sheet)
1960s Music: Psychedelic Rock (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, recommending listening resource)
1960-70s Music: Ska, Rock Steady & Reggae (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, homework and revision sheet)
1970s Music: Soul, Disco and Funk (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet)
1970s Music: Punk Rock (presentation, video, worksheet and answers, homework and revision sheet)
1970-80s Music: Indie Rock and New Wave (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, classroom poster and revision sheet)
1970s-80s Music-Heavy Rock (presentation, worksheets x3 and answers and Infographic)
1980s Music: Electro & Synth Pop (presentation, video, recommending listening resource)
1980-90s Music: HipHop and Rap (presentation, video, worksheets and answers, homework, and revision sheets)
Grunge-1990s Music - FULL LESSON (presentation, video, X3 worksheets (two of these listening skills exercises), and answers)
Britpop-1990s Music - FULL LESSON (presentations, X2 worksheets, infographic and worksheet answers).
1990-2000s Music: Club Dance (presentation, video and revision sheet)
Nu-Metal-2000s Music-FULL LESSON (presentation, video, three worksheets and answers)
History of Boy Bands (presentation, video and class worksheets)
History of Rock Music - FULL LESSON
(presentation, worksheet and revision sheet)
History of Audio Technology - FULL LESSON
(presentation, worksheet and revision sheet)
Glossary of Music Technology (– FULL e-Book + Presentation)
Foley & Sound Effects In Films-FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films make use of Foley sound Design and Sound FXs.
The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail;
On location sound recording in film production
Recording dialogue when on location
What is ADR in films (with class task/exercise)
Why use ARD in film production
Post-production sound FXs (Ambience, Library Sounds and Foley)
Film Ambience
Film Library Sounds
Film Foley Sound FXs
3 Types of Foley Sounds
Brief History of Foley in films
Jack Foley – Sound Designer
Back of the Mike Documentary (with class task/exercise)
Direct to Picture Sound
Sound Mixers/Editors
Sound Spotting Session
Modern Foley and Sound FXs
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.
This resource also comes with 2 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in-class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, thus allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pdf Compressed)
PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pptx PowerPoint)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED)
HOMEWORK – Class Task- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
ANSWERS – Homework- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)
Listening Skills Task - Eminem & Dido: Stan - Rap Music
Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more.
The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
“Stan” by Eminem featuring Dido is a narrative-driven song that tells the story of an obsessive fan and his descent into madness. Written by Eminem, it is well known for featuring vocals sampled from the opening lines of British singer Dido’s song “Thank You”.
Indie Rock - Quick Outline
Indie Rock - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
Freebies and Discounts:
Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store!
Comments…We Love 'Em!
Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!
Blues - Quick Outline
Blues - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
Freebies and Discounts:
Follow me on my store to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered in my store!
Comments…We Love 'Em!
Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!
Get Social with The Music Espionage:
If you would like to see more of our lessons, infographics, and teaching resources please like and follow on social media platforms and the TpT store. Why not even become a Fan on Patreon, and get early access to material, free video lesson content, and lots, lots more.
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Music Recording and Production-BUNDLE
This fantastic bundle is a great guide to teaching and learning Music studio recording and production.
Items Included:
5 Step Guide to Basic Mixing
Common Recording Techniques
Step by Step Guide to Mixing a Pop Track
Understanding Reverb
What is covered?..
Step by Step Guide to Mixing a Pop Track:
Preparing the Mix. Before starting any mix it’s important to consider….
Referencing
Monitoring Speakers (Placement and anomalies)
Starting points for your mix
Mixing Techniques
Aux Sends and Returns
Spatial FX
Dynamics
The Frequency Range
Common Recording Techniques:
Audio chain, following the patch of the sound
Dynamic microphones
Condenser microphones
How to record drums
Recording Bass and Electric guitars
Getting a better sound for acoustic guitars
How to mic a piano
Recording vocals
Important words to remember when recording
5 Step Guide to Basic Mixing:
Dynamic Balance
Use of Compression and Gates
How to reduce background noise
Creative use of the Stereo-field through basic panning techniques
Tonal balance and EQ
Creating depth within your mix
Using Reverb
The finished product
Understanding Reverb:
What is Reverberation
Reverb and Delay
Direct, Early Reflections and Decay – Parts of Reverb
Reverb Control Parameters
Reverb types – Chamber, Plate, Spring, Gated
Reverse Reverb
Using Reverb
Covered in Common Instrument EQ Guide:
EQ Guide – Full – pdf-A4
Kick-Drum-EQ
Snare-EQ
Bass-Guitar
Electric-Guitar
Acoustic-Guitar
Vocal
Vocal-Intelligibility
Leitmotifs and Film Music: Captain Jack Sparrow - PotC - Hans Zimmer
Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘Captain Jack Sparrow Theme’, in the film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ by the renowned Hans Zimmer is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience.
These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more.
This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
Leitmotifs and Film Music: The Shire - The Lord of the Rings - Howard Shore
Learning about Leitmotifs and music in films is important as it enhances our appreciation for the artistry behind the music and its emotional impact on the audience. The ‘The Shire’, in the films ‘The Lord of the Rings’ by the amazing Howard Shore is one of the most famous leitmotifs of all time. It also helps us develop analytical, critical thinking, creative, cultural awareness, and attention to detail skills. Understanding music in films is essential in appreciating its contribution to storytelling and the audience’s emotional experience.
These resources feature thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical uses within film and television; everything from Jaw to James Bond, Darth Vader, the “One Ring” from Lord of the Rings, and many, many more.
This range of worksheets provides an engaging and interactive way for students to learn about the importance of listening to music in film and television, explore the wider role of music within the film, develop critical listening skills, and learn about technical aspects of film music and score composition.
These Leitmotifs and Film Music worksheets come with a range of different listening analysing questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class.
Each exercise comes with a printable worksheet, and a Powerpoint presentation with answers to use at the front of the classroom, great to share ideas and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online.
This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry.
Creating Music for Film-FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films use both Music and Sound, but also the people that make it. This lesson is closely linked with others in this series, “Music and Sound Design in Films”.
The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail;
Has Music always been in Films?
Non-Diegetic Sound in movies
Why have Music in films?
The two types of musical elements in films
How Film scores play with our Brains
Who creates the music for Films?
The people that work on film music and production
Spotting Session
Composing and Writing
Practical Example Part 1 – Interstellar Film – Hans Zimmer: writing for film
Practical Example Part 2 – Interstellar Film – Hans Zimmer: writing for film
Music and sounding Syncing
Slates
Timecode
Themes and Musical Motifs
Great example of musical Motifs in classic films
Character Themes – “Leitmotifs”
Practical Example – JAWS Film
Practical Example – “Leitmotifs in Star Wars Films”
Film Music Conclusion
The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout.
This lesson also links very closely to those of:
Foley & Sound Effects In Films
How Sound is Used in Films
History of Sound in Film
Sound Design in Star Wars
This resource also comes with 3 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in-class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version. This also has embedded YouTube videos to aid learning and provided industry examples of score in film making. Moreover, these are also provided with answers to aid learning and save teaches time with marking student’s work.
Grunge-1990s Music - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide aa detailed account of the Grunge music genre that started in the late 1980s and grew massively in popularity throughout the 1990s with hugely successful bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Mud Honey. It covers the major social and musical elements of the music genre, along with important artists that influenced the style. It also comes with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, this keeping learner engaged throughout. Moreover, there are also additional listening tasks and student research/investigation into the style of music.
The presentation covers the instruments employed, tone, and techniques used within the style. Moreover, YouTube embedded links to aid learning. It covers social norms, social and some of the major artists and bands. Again, all with video and music examples to support throughout.
This resource also comes with 3 classroom task worksheets that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated music links to listen through and use with the classroom exercises.
The presentation finally comes in video form to aid learning and can also be used as a revision tool to help students, this is .mp4 format.
In this package:
PRESENTATION – Grunge Music 1990s-(.pdf High quality)
VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.
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WORKSHEET – Class Task linked with Presentation- Grunge 1990s -STYLED
WORKSHEET – Class Task linked with Presentation- Grunge 1990s -NO STYLE
ANSWERS – Class Task linked with Presentation- Grunge 1990s
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WORKSHEET – Task 1: Research- Grunge 1990s -STYLED
WORKSHEET – Task 1: Research- Grunge 1990s -NO STYLE
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WORKSHEET – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (Mud Honey)-STYLED
WORKSHEET – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (Mud Honey)- NO STYLE
ANSWERS – TASK 2: Listening Exercise-Case Study (Mud Honey)
WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ!
Grunge is an aggressive and angry genre, quite often with swearing throughout many popular songs. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. I have tried to ensure that music examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
Freebies and Discounts:
Follow me on TES to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store!
Comments…We Love 'Em!
Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!
Song Structure-LESSON + INFOGRAPHIC
The Music Song Structure Infographic and lesson is a great introduction to learning about the most common parts and elements of all songs. It is one of many explaining a wide range of basic features for Musical composition and Musical Theory. This is a great way to get younger learners to remember common structural elements within popular music.
This infographic is a lifelong tool you will use again and again. Along with a very interactive lesson where words, song structural terms, and a brief explanation are linked. Moreover, there is a Worksheet that can be used for remote learning, homework, or as a class exercise.
Posters and Infographics are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster.
In this package:
INFOGRAPHIC – (.png file)
INFOGRAPHIC – (.pdf file)
CUTOUT – Word Match - lesson exercise
WORKSHEET – Classroom lesson to support Infographic and “Cutout Exercise”.
History of Rock Music - FULL LESSON-with Distance Learning
This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of the development and progression of Rock music through the ages, with a brief outline of each major style/genres all the way from Rock’s Blues roots, to Rock ‘n’ Roll in the 1950s, to Glam Rock of the 1970s, and all the way to modern styles.
All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home.
In this package:
Lecture
HOMEWORK – Question sheet linked with presentation
ANSWERS/HOMEWORK – Full answers for marking of Worksheet.
Video .MOV file (presentation in video form, used for student revision)
Video .mp4 file (presentation in video form, used for student revision)
**Covered in the lesson “History of Rock Music **
Origins of Rock ‘n’ RolL Music
Robert Johnson and early Blues
Big Bill “Broonzy” – early Blues
Racism and Music 1930/40/50
Early crossover music – Rockabilly
New Technology and the Electric Guitar – 1930/40
Rock ‘n’ Roll
British Invasion
Surf Rock
Folk Rock
Blue Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Glam Rock
Punk Rock
Indie Rock and New Wave
Heavy Metal 1970/80
Heavy Metal 1980/90
Grunge
Alternative Rock
Post-Hardcore and Emo
Digital Rock
Rock Music’s Cultural Impact
In this package:
PRESENTATION – History of Rock Music (.pdf High quality)
PRESENTATION – History of Rock Music-COMPRESSED (.pdf compressed quality)
PRESENTATION – History of Rock Music (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only)
VIDEO – Revision video of the presentation to aid learning and help with student learning.
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
HOMEWORK – CLASS TASK 1-History of Rock- not Styled
ANSWER SHEETS (for homework task above) – CLASS TASK 1-History of Rock- not Styled
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The embedded links to YouTube within this resource/presentation may not be suitable for all learner ages. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. We have tried to ensure that video/music examples are suitable for all classrooms, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!
Swing & Big Band Jazz - Quick Outline
Swing & Big Band Jazz - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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Reggae - Quick Outline
Reggae - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities.
Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas:
· Instrumentation
· Performance & Arrangement
· Technology & Production
· Main Artists/Bands
· Influences
· Key Facts & Terminology
Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials.
In this package:
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file)
OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links)
POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only)
GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)
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Product License:
Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students.
Freebies and Discounts:
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Comments…We Love 'Em!
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Get Social with The Music Espionage:
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