The Final Quarter - Composing For Film

These resources are part of our The Final Quarter Curriculum Resources, created in collaboration with Shark Island Productions, the Australian Human Rights Commission, Reconciliation Australia, Narragunnawali and The Final Quarter.

This unit for Years 7 - 12, Composing for Film: Scoring The Final Quarter, is designed to

• explore the basics of film score composition, teaching students how to create mood and atmosphere through music
• promote discussion about the emotional and narrative weight carried by music in film and analyse its influence on viewers’ perceptions and emotions
• evaluate the effectiveness of film scores, use musical terminology and develop critical listening skills
• support the analysis of literary devices in song lyrics to improve understanding of their impact on meaning
• explore the songwriting process for film, focusing on lyrical composition and the integration of music with cinematic storytelling
• develop skills in the use of digital recording and editing software and techniques
• deepen students' appreciation for the art of film scoring and its power to convey complex themes like resilience, identity, and community.