You will write three essays in all. The essays should be typed with double-spaces. For the 10-point essays, think of a paragraph or two, and for the 20-point essays aim for three or more paragraphs.

1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation. (10 points)

2) What is the role of source music in Casablanca? (10 points)

3) Discuss the effect of genres on the amount and type of music in a film. Describe a number of different film genres from 1935-1939 and the typical qualities of their music. Mention specific films during this period to illustrate your generalities. (20 points)

This Short Essay assignment will be an annotated bibliography of at least three sources. You may choose to create your annotated bibliography based on the same sources you use for your research paper, or you may choose a different topic that you would like to read three articles about and summarize.

Each source entry on your annotated bibliography should have a paragraph of 200 words so that you will have the 600 words in total.

You do not have to use an HCC data base article, but do use a reputable website or online journal that has a professional status. If you wish to choose a political topic, be sure to identify (for your own sake) the bias that the website or journal has.

The Files section has an example of an Annotated Bibliography that I wrote for a research paper on “Sonny’s Blues.” You can also find more information in the Little, Brown Compact Handbook on pages 353-55.

You will write three essays in all. The essays should be typed with double-spaces. For the 10-point essays, think of a paragraph or two, and for the 20-point essays aim for three or more paragraphs.

1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation. (10 points)

2) What is the role of source music in Casablanca? (10 points)

3) Discuss the effect of genres on the amount and type of music in a film. Describe a number of different film genres from 1935-1939 and the typical qualities of their music. Mention specific films during this period to illustrate your generalities. (20 points)