Topics
digital video, temporality, in-camera edit, cinematics, social space, practice,signal, codec, format, focus, framing,capture, logging, file structure, scratch disk, process, body, performance, narcissism, analog, digital, theory, interviewing, lighting, sound, microphone, history, memory, autobiography, politics, documentary, globalism, neoliberalism, utopia, editing, materiality, internet, ethnography, social media, virality, After Effects, compositing, filters, color, time code, structure, multichannel, interactivity, Jitter, installation, space, critique, identity, pop, ethnography, DVD authoring, compression, scripting, menu, participation, activism, community, spectacle, relational aesthetics, access, surveillance, tactics, HD
Course Description
This studio intensive course will explore the potential of digital video. The emphasis will be on the conceptual and experimental, rather than conventional narrative. We will first become comfortable with the technical aspects of video shooting and editing with Final Cut Pro through a series of exercises and demos and then allow for
more ambitious and personal projects. Readings, discussions, critiques concerning art video history will complement the course. The goal will be to become skilled at conceiving, shooting, and editing compelling digital video projects. This studio provides graduate students opportunities to expand their practices, using video
to explore and develop conceptual themes of their current research interests.
Objectives
Students will demonstrate understanding of the following principles and techniques through studio
assignments:
• inventory, capturing to Final Cut Pro
• scripting, storyboarding
• shooting
• editing
• sound recording: ambient vs. directional, fades and effects
• exporting footage for display and web
• DVD design and burning with menus
• an understanding of the video camera as an art-making tool
• become more critical observers of media
• develop research oriented practice that incorporates contemporary theory surrounding time-based work
• continue to refine the craft of four dimensional composition, color and form
• understand video within the context of digital media art
Course Structure
Materials
subscription to lynda.com
articles will be provided by instructor via pdf
Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Jitter, Quicktime
Equipment Cage (URL forthcoming)
If you have your own camcorder, other audio/video recording device, tripods, microphones etc. please feel free to use it.
DV tapes
Blank DVDs
PORTABLE DRIVE OF AT LEAST 20GB. THE BIGGER THE BETTER.
Grades and Evaluation
The purpose of grading is to clearly and accurately pinpoint the strengths
and weaknesses of your progress. You will receive grades on all assignments
and receive a progress report and meet with me individually at midterm. This
report will evaluate progress, note strengths and areas for improvement. Your
overall grade will be based on your understanding of the information and ideas
discussed, and your formal, technical, and conceptual progress as demonstrated
in projects and exercises, and professionalism during the course.
Students will be evaluated through exercises, participation, research, presentations,
and technical proficiency with the various software applications, their aesthetic
application, and problem solving.
Grading Scale
A 100–94: superior work, all
criteria have been surpassed in a distinguished manner
A- 93–90: superior work, all
criteria have been surpassed
B+ 87-89: very
good work, all criteria have been surpassed
B 83-86: above average
work
B- 80-82: slightly above average
work
C+ 77-79: adequate, average work
C 73-76, adequate work (br/>
C- 70-72, less than adequate work (br/>
D+ 67-69: barely meeting criteria
D 63-66 barely meeting criteria
D- 60-62 barely meeting criteria
E 59–0:
failure to meet criteria
Work that is late will be graded one letter grade down
for each day after the deadline of the assignment.
Distribution of Grades
Projects Total 60% = Project 1 (5%) + Project 2 (15%) + Project 3 (20%) + Project 4 (20%)
Class Participation Total 40% = attendance, participation in class discussions, reading responses, asking/answering questions, teamwork, coming to class with all materials, general preparation, and proper classroom etiquette), in-class experiments, keeping up with process work on blog, assignments, homework, quizzes, and exercises
Attendance + Participation
This class is very experiential and experimental in nature. We will do a lot of in class activities for which you will get credit. Many of these activities can not be "made up" outside of class. You will miss out on a great deal if you do not come. There is a correlation in studio classes between attendance and final grades. You have a better chance of doing well if you come to class. Only three (3) unexcused absences will
be allowed. Every unexcused absence beyond this will lower your grade by a
letter grade. A total of seven absences, excused or unexcused, will result
in a grade of “E” for the class. Excused absences include religious holidays, a verifiable death in the immediate family or with a doctor’s note.
Participation by all members is critical to the success of this class. Excellent
participation is a given and includes contributing to ongoing discussions and
critiques, suggests alternative ways
of approaching projects, along with a
thoughtful process and strong work ethic. Participation is evaluated with respect to both quality and quantity.
I will take attendance at the beginning of each class. If you are not present at that time, you will be marked as absent unless you see me at the end of class letting me know that you came so I can correct my attendance sheet. You are expected to stay for the entire class period. I generally check to see who is around after the break. If you leave, your attendance will be recorded as late. Three late marks count as an unexcused absence. If you know that you will be late or absent, please let me know in advance by contacting me at kgladdys@ufl.edu. Both lateness and absence will also have an effect on your participation grade.
The four major projects for this class need to be completed on time. If you turn a project after the deadline, 10% will be deducted for each day the project is late. Assignments that are 10 points or less may not be made up unless you have an excused absence or have contacted me in advance. If you arrive late and miss the better part of an in class assignment, you are welcome to do the assignment on your own time, but I will not give credit for it. It is not fair to the students who were on time.
If you are having difficulties for any reason in understanding the material and completing the work for this class, you need to make an appointment to meet and talk with me. Do not wait until the last minute (right before an assignment is due) or until you are totally lost to contact me.
This class is held in the lab so their is no food and drink.
Respect
I want this class to be fun and meaningful with everybody feeling comfortable to contribute to the dialogue. This is how we learn. Effective learning/teaching is a creative and co-constructed experience with give and take between teacher and student and between student and student. Key to facilitating an environment for learning is respect. Disruptive and disrespectful behavior make for stressful atmosphere which is not conducive to learning. Please observe the following class policies.
What you can expect from me
general university policies and services
This resource covers most policies and procedures important to students - http://www.dso.ufl.edu/stg/
I will make every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities. Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean
of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation
to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when
requesting accommodation. Disability Office -– http://www.dso.ufl.edu/OSD/
Includes personal, academic, crisis and career services. Dial 392-1575.
University Counseling Services/ Counseling Center
301 Peabody Hall P.O. Box 114100,
University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-4100
Web: www.counsel.ufl.edu
Dial 911 for medical emergencies.
Dial 392-1161 for urgent after-hours medical questions.
Dial 392-1171 for after-hours mental health assistance.
http://www.health.ufl.edu/shcc/
http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/healthandsafety
Each student must complete a H&S STUDENT WAIVER FORM (available next to the copier in the SAAH office) and on-line (see address above). Waivers must be turned into the SAAH Director of Operations before the end of the 2nd week of classes. Please staple the course sheets together.
University Police Department - http://police.ufl.edu/
Dial 911 for emergencies.
Dial 392-1111 otherwise.
The two days prior to the start of examinations in the fall and spring semesters, generally a Thursday and Friday, are designated reading days. No classes or exams are held on these days. Instead, students are encouraged to use these days for study and review.
Students who participate in official athletic or scholastic, extracurricular activities are permitted twelve (12) scholastic day absences per semester without penalty. In any case, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain satisfactory academic performance and attendance.
Students, upon prior notification of their instructions, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. A student who believes that he/she has been unreasonably denied an education benefit due to religious beliefs or practices may seek redress through the student grievance procedure.
An academic honesty offense is defined as the act of lying, cheating or stealing academic information so that one gains academic advantage. As a University of Florida student, one is expected to neither commit nor assist another in committing an academic honesty violation. Additionally, it is the student’s duty to report observed academic honesty violations. These can include: cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy, or fabrication. The university’s policies regarding academic honesty, the honor code, and student conduct related to the honor code will be strictly enforced. Full information regarding these policies is available at the following links:
- Academic Honesty: http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/students.html#honesty
- Honor Code: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/honorcodes/honorcode.php
- Student Conduct: http://www.dso.ufl.edu/sccr/honorcodes/conductcode.php
All faculty, staff, and students of the University of Florida are required
and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use.
Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for
the individual violator. Because such violations are also against University
policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate.
http://www.circa.ufl.edu/computers/
http://www.cio.ufl.edu/aupolicy.htm
Faculty, students, Administrative and Professional staff members, and other
employees [hereinafter referred to as “member(s)” of the University],
who intentionally act to impair, interfere with, or obstruct the mission, purposes,
order, operations, processes, and functions of the University shall be subject
to appropriate disciplinary action by University authorities for misconduct,
as set forth in the applicable rules of the Board of Regents and the University
and state law governing such actions. A detailed list of disruptive conduct
may be found at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/Rules/1008.htm
Be advised that you can and will be dismissed from class if you engage in
disruptive behavior.
Critical Dates on the University Calendar
http://www.reg.ufl.edu/dates-critical.html