Course Description
Exploration of the evolution of photography into the moving picture. Working primarily with digital video, the course will cover the techniques of shooting and editing video, focusing on the conceptual expression of time-based photography.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Students enrolled at the graduate level will be required to
complete additional work beyond the undergraduate requirements.
These students will be required to do more extensive, independent
research on video and time-based photographic work within
contemporary art, compiling that information in written form and
integrating it into their visual artwork. Their work will be
evaluated at higher standards than the undergraduate students.
Conceptually, the work will parallel their current research
utilizing the new languages introduced in this course, and will
demonstrate the depth of their experience in their personal
research area. Technically, the work will demonstrate a further
mastery of the techniques and concepts that they utilize.
Athena Title
PHOTOGRAPHY IN TIME
Prerequisite
ARST 3220
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed for advanced photography students to explore the conceptual idea of time within the medium of photography, including the utilization of digital video for personal expression. Through technical exercises in advanced camera work and video assignments, students will investigate the conceptual idea of time in their artwork. The course will emphasize computer literacy through the use of specialized video editing software, as well as presentation software and web design applications. Classroom discussions, slide lectures, video screenings, gallery visits, research projects and critiques will expose the students to the conceptual components and contemporary trends addressing the concept of time. Students will be required to engage assignment topics and present their work in the context of historical and contemporary practices within the medium. In presenting his/her photographs each student will be expected to assimilate and analyze the topic of the assignment and present the work orally as well as through various modes and media including the use of appropriate technology. Students will be expected to engage other students' work with dialogue that is stylistically appropriate and mature. During critiques students will learn to communicate for academic and professional contexts, supporting a consistent purpose and point of view while considering and engaging opposing points of view. Students will be required to interpret inferences within each photograph being discussed, developing subtleties of symbolic and indirect discourse.
Topical Outline
-Historical and contemporary practices through readings and many video screenings. -Image and sound capture through digital video and super 8 film with several short assignments to learn techniques followed by longer projects for more in-depth conceptual exploration. -Software for editing and production work.