Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0208 - Video I: Intro to Video

The goal of this class is to introduce you to the basic technical skills you need to work in the video medium, including: cameras, tripods, microphones, lights, and Final Cut Pro. You will be expected to master these skills, and demonstrate this mastery through the in-class and out-of-class assignments. Additionally, you will be exposed to an abridged history of video art - marking video as a distinct medium from film - through screenings and selected readings.

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives A $50 lab fee provides access to equipment and editing facilities. Students are responsible for providing their own film, tape, processing and supplies. There are weekly evening screenings or workshops, which students must attend. Prerequisite courses include a 100-level course in media arts (Introduction to Media Arts, Introduction to Media). NOTE: Enrolled or top 5 waitlist students who DO NOT attend the first class session risk losing their place on the class roster.