DIG2282: Time Based Media
M&W Periods 8 – 10
Norman G514i
instructor: Josh Cajinarobleto
office hours: W - period 11
email: cajinajr@ufl.edu
Course Description
This course introduces the four-dimensional fundamentals of Time Based Media. Sound, animation and video, with emphasis on non-narrative, planning of action, and sequencing of images will be studied and practiced. Basic production techniques, project planning, and concepts integral to Time Based Media will be studied and students will learn to use Time Based Media as an expressive and communicative art form. Aesthetic, technical, historical, and conceptual issues will be addressed through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, projects, screenings, research, and readings.
Prerequisite: ART 1803C Workshop for Art, Research and Practice (WARP)
Objectives
Students will demonstrate understanding of the following principles and techniques through studio
assignments:
• Four-dimensional Imaging Concepts & Terminology
- Aesthetics
- Motion
- Duration
- Pacing/Tempo
- Montage
- Sequence
- Interactivity
- The Performative
• Application of software for Time Based Media
• Research Methods
• Project Development
Topics
• Historical references, background, and contemporary concepts of Time Based Media
• Project planning (including storyboarding and organizing clips)
• Basic video camera use
• Basic in-camera editing techniques
• Representation, image & culture, symbol, concept & conceptual storytelling
• Framing & composition (including panning, close-ups, landscape)
• Lighting
• Simple transitions
• Content and context
• Computer as a tool, not a means to an end
• Professional production techniques (fps, sizing for output, video & audio capture, photo import and animation of still images)
Required Materials
• Text: Launching the Imagination Comprehensive (2-D, 3-D and 4-D) with CD-ROM by Mary Stewart
• 10 GB External Hard Drive (Mac Compatible) for storage of materials
• Process (Sketch) book
• MiniDV tapes
• Blank CD-R/DVD-R media with cases
• Headphones
• Course Blog
• Point & Shoot Camera w/ video capabilities
• Access to Software: iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Flash MX, Audacity (open source), and Adobe Photoshop (note that most software is available in UF CIRCA computer labs)
Recommended Equipment
• Digital Camcorder
• Registration with http://lynda.com
Grading & Evaluation
Project Grades: 61% (610 pts)
In-Class Project 1 10 pts
Project 2 100 pts
In-Class Project 3 100 pts
Project 4 100 pts
Project 5 100 pts
Project 6 200 pts
Process Books: 4% (40 pts)
Fulfilling all process book requirements (see process book guidelines) and having an adequate amount of drawing, planning, and conceptualizing completed at each of the four process book check dates during the semester.
Class Presentation: 10% (100 pts)
The student will research a Time Based Media artist, write a critical essay and present this essay to the class. See the Critical Essay handout for specific guidelines.
Homework: 10% (100 pts)
Over the course of the semester, students will be required to complete homework assignments listed on the course calendar. Homework is pass or fail and will consist of 10 points given for 10 assignments.
Participation & Attendance: 15% (150 pts)
Participation, support, and respect in all phases of this course are imperative. The class dynamic depends on your energy, initiative, attitude, productivity, and willingness to get involved in group discussion and critiques. Participate in a responsive manner during critique, class discussion, and blogging. Safe and thoughtful use of equipment and facilities is required. You are expected to refrain from personal communication devices (tm, im, e-mail, etc.) and non-course related web surfing during class time. Your participation grade will be determined in six sets of 25 points – each set will be graded after each project critique. Participate by preparing questions in advance, soliciting responses, and encouraging constructive criticism during group discussions, class workdays, and critiques. Consider comments received to gauge the effectiveness of your work. Examine the way your ideas change, evolve, and influence formal and conceptual choices in your work. Your development as an artist hinges on your ability to make effective choices and express ideas clearly.
* All grades are tabulated based on your assignment numerical grade, process book grade, critical essay/presentation and your participation and attendance. You must speak with your instructor within one week of receiving a grade in order to dispute an assignment grade. You may speak to your instructor at any point during the semester to discuss your participation grade.
Grade Explanations
A Superlative work: Careful attention to craft and presentation. Intent and execution of the piece work together in significant and original way. Goes beyond merely solving the problem- one
performance at this level is visibly outstanding.
B+ Very fine work: Almost superlative. A few minor changes could be made to bring the piece
together. Again goes beyond merely solving the problem.
B Above average: Solution to the problem and idea are well planned. Execution is well done. This is an honorable grade.
C+ A bit above average: Slipping in levels of originality, craft, and presentation. The piece does not work as well as a unified whole or statement yet effort was made. Solid average work.
C You solved the problem: The requirements of the problem are met in a relatively routine way.
Work is satisfactory.
D+ You have solved the problem the requirements of the problem are met in a relatively routine way. There is room for improving skills and concepts. Quite a bit of work may have gone into the
assignment, but does it work?
D Inadequate work: The requirements of the problem are not addressed. The piece represents
careless and /or incomplete effort. Some criteria met, but work is substandard.
E Unacceptable work and effort
* Overall effort and general attitude towards your work, and improvement during the semester will factor into your grade. Assignments will be evaluated on the following criteria:
• Successful resolution of the assigned problem including all technical, compositional, and aesthetic requirements.
• Full development of conceptual ideas and technical skills evidenced in the finished work and the Process Book.
• Inventiveness, experimentation, and risk taking. (Initiative, scope of undertaking. Did you challenge yourself?)
• Craftsmanship, presentation of work, timeliness, and overall professionalism.
For more information on grade policies go to:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html
Grade Scale
A = 95-100
A- = 94-90
B+ = 87-89
B = 84-86
B- = 80-83
C+ = 77-79
C = 74-76
C- = 70-73
D+ = 67-69
D = 64-66
D- = 60-63
E = 59 and below
Classroom Etiquette
In order to promote an environment where artistic growth and development is cultivated, students are asked to exhibit proper classroom etiquette. This means turning cell phones off or silent during class, showing up on time, not interrupting others during discussion, offering constructive criticism, and being an overall positive contributor to the class.
Critiques
Critiques are a major part of any studio class and are essential for developing work. Students will sign up for critique dates at the beginning of the semester for each of their projects and should plan project timelines accordingly. As mentioned above in the etiquette section, students should be respectful of fellow classmates and offer constructive criticism.
Attendance Policy
• Attendance is required. More than three absences will reduce your final grade by one full grade. Six absences will result in a failing grade.
• Arrive to class on time, with the appropriate materials and work through the entire class. You are late if you arrive after your name has been called when role is taken. Attending class unprepared for a discussion, critique, workday, or presentation will be considered an absence.
• Three tardies or early self-dismissal will count as one absence.
• Announced changes to the course calendar, demonstrations, or general classroom critiques demand your presence; compensatory work of another kind will not be accepted in lieu of missed instruction. A missed class does not constitute an extension of an assignment!
Late Policy
• Assignments are due when indicated by the instructor at the beginning of class.
• Late assignments will drop one letter grade per class period late.
• An assignment more than 3 days late will receive an F!
UF Media Lab Policy
No food, no drinks, not even water. The Norman Labs are teaching spaces. Access hours are limited. When the rooms are not scheduled, students may work in these labs. Posted time for lab hours: http://labs.circa.ufl.edu/labinfo_hours.php
Students are responsible for school owned equipment and storage of their files. Files left on the computer desktop will be erased. Lost equipment will be charged to the student in whose name it was checked out. CIRCA labs are available 24 hours per day. Most programs are available on the CIRCA machines. Students using UF Media labs are responsible for leaving both the desktop and surrounding area clean. This is a course expectation.
Academic Honesty Policy
As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: “I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all their academic work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University.” This includes acts of lying, cheating, or stealing academic information so that one gains academic advantage.
http:/www.dso.ufl.edu/judicial/academic.php
Students with Disabilities
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students office. The Dean of Students will provide documentation to the student who will then provide this to the instructor when requesting accommodation. The ADA office (http://www.ada.ufl.edu) is located in Room 232 Stadium (phone 392-7056 TDD 846-1046). UF Disabilities Resource Center - http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drc/
SA+AH Handbook
This course will adhere to the SA+AH Handbook, which will be reviewed in class. The handbook is
available online at: http://saahhealthandsafety.weebly.com/handbook.html
