| Instructor |
Dan
Shellenbarger
Class Website: www.dvplace.com
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| Textbook |
| The
website, but books are in the books
link |
Course
Description |
| This
is an art class. Though we will learn the technical theory and basics
of software, this will serve as a foundation of making non-traditional
time-based art work. THE
MAIN PURPOSE IS TO MAKE ART (To prevent repetition, there are
3 forbidden topics that will be covered in class).
This is a class about "getting video out there." The
class will focus on production and fundamentals for the creation
and distribution of audio/video work via DVD programming and
videocasting on the web. We will look at alternatives to traditional
distribution methods and work to develop material that is interactive.
The class will concentrate on learning DVD Studio Pro and the
various programs used to create podcasts.
However, these programs will be used as tools for the
production and distribution of art.
DVDs are an easy to program interactive way to present high
quality video that plays back win inexpensive equipment. DVDs are becoming the main medium for
presentations and multimedia portfolios.
Podcasting/videocasting/vlogging is revolutionizing the television
medium. It provides a way to produce video work that can potentially
reach millions of eyeballs.
Critical analysis is the basis for understanding and making
art. As such discussing
art works in class will constitute a significant portion of
the class.
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| The
goals for this quarter |
-
Learn how digital video is used as artistic expression
- Learn
the DVD Production Process
- Master
the art of compression
- Master
DVD SP 4
- Have
an understanding of Compressor and how/why to compress
- Have your own video blog
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| Class
Format |
1.
Discussions. We
will discuss pertinent issues and topics revolving around video/multimedia/art.
This implies that there will be talking.
This means that you will talk and not sit, staring blankly.
2. Lecture/demonstrations/hands-on.
3. Writing.
You will be given only one writing project
4. Video projects.
You will given assignments for class review and discussion.
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| Attendance
Policy |
| Be here and
be on time. This is an INSANE amount of info to learn in 10 weeks, so you really
don't want to miss any classes. Three unexcused absences/lateness
result in one whole grade drop.
Excuses follow standard university policy. |
| Assignments
link |
All assignments
must be handed in on time. On time means at the beginning of class.
Assignments not handed at the beginning of the class
on the due date will result in a grade penalty. Late assignments will drop a letter grade
for each class period of lateness.
The final
project must be finished and prepared for viewing the 10th
week.
Both assignment
due dates and the final will require a MANDATORY attendance to a crit. All students must attend these crits. Failure to attend a crit will result
in a failing grade for the project. |
| Grading |
Grades
are established on a point system up to 100. They are broken down in the following
manner:
10
pts
class participation
10
pts Assignment
1: Space DVD
10
pts
Assignment 2 : Art Statement
30
pts
Assignment 3: Portfolio DVD
40
pts
Final ART DVD
Each assignment will be considered both from a technical aspect
and an artistic aspect, the final grade reflecting the sum of
the two.
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| Grading
Scale |
100-90
= A range (90-93 = A-)
80-89 = B range (87-89 = B+, 80-83 = B-)
70-79 = C range (77-79 =C+, 70-73 = C-)
60-69 = D range (67-69 = D+, 60-63 = D+)
0-59 = Failure
THE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MUSIC OR VIDEO IN THIS CLASS
IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN AN "e" FOR
THE PROJECT.
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| Needed
Materials |
|
A
bunch of blank DVD-Rs (spend some money and get good ones, not
the cheap kind) and jewel cases (blech) or Sleeves (preferred)
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| NO
FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE LABS. |
| If you have
food or drink by the computers (remember we are on security cameras)
you will lose your lab access. |
| Other
Items |
Video
vs Film
This is a video class.
When we shoot video we say "I am
taping." When we watch video we say "I am watching
a video." This is not a film class. In film class you can say that you are
"filming" or that you are watching a "film." Embrace video, do not give it a complex by
referring to it as film.
Plus, you will meet film snobs who will think your work is not
"real" until you shoot film. Do not give them ammo to
correct you when you say "I made a film" and they say
"really!.." (with disdain) "did you shoot 16 or
35?"
"Telling
the end" issue
For academic reasons I will, from time to time, disclose the ending
of certain films/videos.
This is to facilitate discussion and is not meant to spoil
your watching experience. |
| Disability
Policy |
Any
student who feels he/she may need an accommodation based on
the impact of a disability should contact me privately, as soon
as possible, to discuss specific needs. Accommodations will
be coordinated with:
Office for Disability Services
150 Pomerene Hall
phone: 614-292-3307 |
