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Music & Film: The Music and the Camera’s Gaze – Hitchcock’s Vertigo with Dr Kenneth Smith from The University of Liverpool
30th March 2017 @ 12:45 - 13:35
Hitchcock’s thriller uses some of composer Bernard Hermann’s finest music. The film itself is famous for sparking debate about the psychology of voyeurism, and the film reflects deeper on the nature of our relationship to film as a medium itself.
Quite radical psychology could lead us to the conclusion that rather than watching the film, the film is watching us. Vertigo uses some highly sophisticated musical techniques to comment on the relationship between hearing and film.
We’ll explore these issues in the webinar, which will draw from recent musico-analytical work to examines how music does far more than supplement the film; it provides a space for critical thinking, philosophical reflection, detailed analysis and psychological depth.
The talk will offer students an ideal introduction to how Music in Film is explored at university level and Dr Smith, as the School of the Arts Lead for Admissions, Recruitment & Widening Participation at Liverpool, will be able to offer insight into studying and applying, and respond to questions from the audience.
Lecturer Biography: Dr Kenneth Smith
Suitable for: Year 12s studying or interested in studying Music and its use in Film.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: It is recommended that students watch Vertigo prior to the session. If, this is not possible, some clips of key moments in the film will also be made available and it is advised that students find out about the plot beforehand. Students may wish to consider questions about the study of Music in Film at university prior to the event.
The IT Setup: The setup is similar to Skype, using a pc and webcam, although students take part as a group with the image projected on a whiteboard rather than as individuals in front of lots of pcs. Dedicated videoconferencing equipment is also compatible if available to the school. We will work with your IT department to ensure everything is set up and working prior to the event. The sessions are generally limited to 3 or 4 schools to maintain the interactive nature of the experience.
Booking a Place: If you have a group of students that you would like to take part in this event, please contact us via email or via the contact form at the top right of this webpage. Subject to availability we will book a place for you.