MUS 108: MUSIC IN FILM
California State University, Northridge
Exploration of the role of music in films as it stimulates the emotional response to the visual aspects of the art form; examination of the historical evolution of film scoring; and examination of the role of the composer in joining sonic art with visual art. Film clips, both historical and contemporary, illustrate the principles developed. (Available for General Education, C1 Arts.)
Average GPA: 3.37
Grade distribution records: 5,469 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2,482 | 45.4% |
| A- | 938 | 17.2% |
| B+ | 564 | 10.3% |
| B | 458 | 8.4% |
| B- | 300 | 5.5% |
| C+ | 161 | 2.9% |
| C | 151 | 2.8% |
| C- | 97 | 1.8% |
| D+ | 51 | 0.9% |
| D | 56 | 1.0% |
| D- | 32 | 0.6% |
| F | 179 | 3.3% |
Based on 5,469 student grade records across 15 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- William V Malpede 1,647 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Mark C Cross 854 students, Average GPA 3.67
- Clinton Rusich 848 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Kyle Simpson 580 students, Average GPA 3.46
- Mark Smythe 486 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Jeffrey S Izzo 399 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Benoit Grey 153 students, Average GPA 3.19