DART8112 Digital Video

Offered By	School of Art
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Digital Art
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course will focus on the production Video content for digital arts and visual effects using industry-standard software. Students will be introduced to those processes and techniques fundamental to the creation of digital special effects in film and broadcast. The unique requirements of visual FX lighting, blue and green screening, colour correction, motion tracking and formats will be covered. A theoretical component examines the historical context of the discipline. This course includes a production schedule for the completion of a major project.
Learning Outcomes	Demonstrate creative control and a critical understanding of techniques, technologies and equipment used in the discipline Demonstrate the creative analysis and critical understanding of the materials and processes currently employed in digital media Show a critical awareness and developed understanding of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course Exploit the characteristics of materials and processes in an individual and conceptually developed way Demonstrate the possession of a critical, analytical and self-reflective practice Apply concepts and techniques to the development of resolved works of art Identify and develop personal topics for individual research Demonstrate adherence to OH & S requirements and procedures
Indicative Assessment	Portfolio of studio work (80%) Studio Theory report/Journal/Studio Documentation equivalent to a 1000 word essay (20%) Portfolio of studio work: Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Studio Theory report/Journal/Studio Documentation: Learning Outcomes: 3, 5, 7
Workload	All sessions take place in a computer laboratory 3 hours of seminar / studio practice per week Students are expected to do at least an extra 6 hours of independent studio practice each week
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Digital Arts
Requisite Statement	None
Recommended Courses	Good knowledge of digital video
Prescribed Texts	Watkinson, John, The Art of Digital Video, Oxford: Focal Press, Third edition 2000. Manovich, Lev, The Language of New Media, Cambridge, MA.: MIT Press, 2001. Shaw, Jeffrey and Weibel, Peter. eds., Future Cinema: The Cinematic Imaginary after Film, Cambridge, MA.: MIT Press, 2003. Wardrip, Noah and Montfort, Nick. eds., The New Media Reader, Cambridge MA.: MIT Press, 2003. Packer, Randall and Jordan, Ken. eds., Multimedia from Wagner to Virtual Reality, New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2001.
Technology Requirements	Extrnal hard drive
Programs	Master of Visual Effects, Master of Visual Effects, Graduate Certificate in Digital Arts, Graduate Diploma in Digital Arts, Master of Digital Arts, and Graduate Certificate in Digital Arts
Academic Contact	Che Baker and Lucien.Leon@anu.edu.au

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