Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0209 - Video I: Introduction to Video

Video I is an introductory video production course. Students will gain experience in pre- production, production, and post-production techniques and in looking, listening, and thinking critically about the making of the moving image. We will approach video in relation to emerging media forms and consider the internet as a venue for engagement, production, exhibition, and distribution, historically and in the present moment. We will examine how technology has and continues to influence concepts of narrative, performance, aesthetics, identity, community, and culture. Students will complete a series of time and screen based projects designed to develop basic technical proficiency as well as the skills and mental discipline so important to a successful working process. Screenings, workshops, critiques and discussion will focus on media analysis and image/sound relationships. Prerequisite: a 100-level course in media arts (Introduction to Media Arts, Introduction to Media).

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives In this course students are expected to spend 8 hours weekly on preparation and work outside of class time.