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Please note that this syllabus is a living document and is subject to modification throughout the course...
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend lectures, workshops, labs and critiques (1 lecture and 1 lab/workshop weekly, critiques every 3 weeks).
- Participate in reading discussions
in and out of class (course will include online discussion).
- Complete weekly research, reading, and assignments, typically
involving the creation of experimental video shorts that follow the concepts,
methods or techniques recently discussed in class.
- Four assigned projects, each with corresponding readings and viewings.
- Creative experimentation with supreme emphasis on imaginative risk taking!
- Group critiques will be held after completion of each project on the due date as scheduled.
Student participation in these critiques is vital to the experience, and the body of knowledge in this field.
Each student will be required to give a verbal presentation of their work, as well as, critique the work of their classmates.
Individual critiques will be conducted at mid-term and at the end of the quarter.
The instructor and TA are available for "in progress" critiques during office hours.
- Students will be required to turn in digital duplicates of all work done in class.
A copy of each project after critique will be required for review, and a final master mini DV tape or DVD will be turned
in at the end of the quarter containing all work completed by the student during the course.
These must be turned in before any grades are released.
A serious attempt should be made by students to record all activities. i.e. separate recordings of a video shoot,
done as still photoÕs, safety shot videoÕs, audio recording, etc. Since projects will be experimental and ephemeral in nature,
video and photographic records are imperative! The documentation becomes the art.
- Students are strongly encouraged to keep a web-based journal to develop and display ideas, to document experiments and results,
and to post notes taken during lectures and demonstrations. The web journal may be a blog, or vanity site.
It will help develop a resource compendium such as vendors, location scouting, documentation, and critiques throughout the quarter.
It will be reviewed and critiqued as a part of finals each quarter.
DESCRIPTION
This one quarter digital video intensive presents students with a unique and foundation level experience designed
towards the creation of their own experimental short films. Strong emphasis in the course is placed on art making,
conceptual thinking and experimentation. The course reinforces the students need to understand and extend digital
filmÕs core generative processes, including preproduction, production, and presentation. Students work individually
and in small teams with digital video cameras, non-linear video editing systems, and computer graphics packages
to explore a broad range of issues involved in creation of their films.
GRADING & EVALUATION
Lecture and presentation attendance and participation will be weighted approximately 20% of the overall grade.
The projects are weighted approximately 20% each. Laboratory and discussion will be weighted
approximately 20% of the overall grade. Student your work is evaluated by standard University guidelines,
with special emphasis on the following criteria:
- Quality of ideas, work executed and ability to articulate and explain your thought processes.
- Understanding material, and personalizing the nature of digital and experimental media as related to this genre of studio activities.
- Willingness to explore, and take genuine artistic chances in your work.
- Amount of time, effort, and thought spent, and depth of engagement.
- Participation in all levels of course activities.
- Successful completion of assigned work & documentation.
ASSIGNMENTS
There will be 3 projects assigned during the quarter. Each assignment will be accompanied by a critical laboratory workshop,
student progress reports, software tutorials, readings (both technical and theoretical), discussions and research on each assignment.
All of these must be attended, completed, participated in or presented for critique to pass this course.
All work must be presented on the due date as scheduled. Overdue assignments will result in grade penalties.
RESEARCH
Some basic areas of research and exploration include:
- Cinematic structure and vocabulary (narrative, documentary, abstract, experimental, other)
- Electronic image gathering (camera work, shutter speed, exposure, depth of field, color temp, time code)
- Field and studio lighting (back, fill, key, cross, practicals, and motivated light sources, etc.)
- Non-linear editing paradigm, (capturing, rendering, exporting asset management)
- Visual effects & image processing, chroma, illuminance and alpha keying
- Multi-source playback and control for installation and multi-source environments
- Typography & motion graphics (paint programs, titling)
- Camera Motion (dolly, steady cam, motion control)
- Digital audio recording & engineering, (field recording, sound design, post sound)
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS & COURSE FEE
There is $ 100.00 materials cost for this class (equipment maintenance, cables, adaptors, light bulbs, etc.) A minimum of 80GB Firewire or USB2 drive is required for the class. The 80GB could be a portion of a larger drive.
Liberal access to "state of the art" technology & equipment for class assignments and research is available through our checkout system.
The TA will orient you on this system. The course has it own equipment set aside for your use,
but if you will be augmenting this with your own, please notify us.
You are responsible for the purchase and delivery of all other materials for class.
The amount of money you spend on materials depends on your resourcefulness and the nature of your ideas.
Try to locate and utilize accumulations of high art potential industrial/technological media surplus.
Additional helpful materials include:
- 35mm SLR or digital still Camera, 35mm lenses
- tripods, steady tripod
- miniDV camcorder, lens extensions, miniDV tapes
- DAT or miniDisc recorder/player, microphones, audio cables, earphones, DAT tapes, miniDiscs
- 16mm or super8mm film cameras, lenses, stock
- lights, including slide/digital projectors
- Basic hand tools & hardware such as screwgun, saw, square head screws, etc..
- Basic electronic gear i.e. multi-tester, voltmeter, wiring, alligator clips, switches, etc..
- Other building materials/found objects/paints/lumber etc..
- C-clamps, grip-clamps, C47s(wood clothes hangers), reflective mylar, white/black foam core, duct/gaff/masking tape
- Comfortable shoes, sharpie pens, water bottle, etc..
- Aggressive attitude during Foosball play
COURSE POLICY
- No smoking in building or any DXARTS facilities.
No eating or drinking from open top containers in Raitt 105. No storage of valuable personal
belongings in Raitt 105.
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When applicable, each student is required to be video camera, editing, and sound equipment oriented before being allowed
to use the equipment. A list of oriented students names will be given to the lab assistant.
Only those students will be allowed to use equipment. All students must sign a lend/lease form before they are allowed
use of both equipment and classroom laboratories.
- Clean-up your materials after each class period and out-of-class work sessions.
Return all tools and equipment at the end of your work period or appointed time for proper storage and safekeeping.
- Report any and all malfunctions, damage, problems, etc. with tools or equipment immediately to the TA.
- Remember, you are responsible. This is part of your grade. You will be liable and responsible for the cost of repairs due to
any damage beyond normal wear and tear incurred during use of equipment. Handle all equipment with utmost care. Deliberate and negligent
use of equipment and tools can result in lowering your grade or even legal action by the University.
- No noxious chemicals in the lab.
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