DART 115 Video Art

In this studio course, students are introduced to the creative, time-based medium of video. The course will focus on developing a thorough understanding of the visual literacy used in video art as well as a technical understanding of nonlinear editing using industry standard software. Contemporary video pieces will be discussed through lectures, as well as an overview of the history of video art. Through editing practices, students learn to manipulate time, space and sound to create their own personal works in a variety of styles. Basic computer knowledge required. It is expected that students will spend additional time outside of class completing course assignments. Students will also be required to purchase or have access to a video camera and other supplies (such as a tripod, flash drives and/or external hard drives) as directed by the instructor.
NOTE: Students must have access to and be able to use a video camera, web cam, camera phone, or other video-recording device that can capture moving images of decent quality and upload them to a computer for editing. Students may be responsible for the purchase of some necessary course supplies.
Pre-requisite(s): ARTS 140 Television Production I or ARTS 129 Photography I or by permission of the instructor and the Department Chairperson.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Arts
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4