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On Time and Space

On Time and Space


Course Code

ARTV 10300 20

Course Description

This studio course focuses on the fundamentals of pre-production, production, and post-production techniques using digital video.

"On Time and Space" is primarily concerned with how patterns of techniques and formal logics interact and shape our experience of space and time. We will engage in creative and technical studies, individual projects, readings and screenings that focus on the organization and technical realization of content as well as its interpretation. Videography, lighting, sound design, and editing are taught through concepts and methodologies drawn from fine art, documentary, and narrative film and video making considered across different viewing platforms.

The goal is for students to understand how the experience of space and time can be shaped in the film medium. Students will leave the course with a grasp of the conventional and self-invented techniques filmmakers use.

Course Criteria

This course fulfills an Arts Core requirement.

Instructor(s)

Catherine Sullivan

Session

September Term

Course Dates

August 24th - September 11th

Class Days

Mon, Wed, Fri

Class Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Core Course

Part of UChicago Core Curriculum

Modality

Remote

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