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Course Syllabus ART3xx Video Art

I. Introductory Information
(A) Department Name: Art
(B) Department Catalog Number: ART3xx (recommend ART390)
(C) Course Title: Video Art
(D) Semester Hours of Credit: 3
(E) Clock Hours Per Week: 6
(F) Overlays: None
(G) Restrictions Upon Student Registration: ART217 Electronic
Art or permission of the instructor.

II. Description of the Course

A. Catalog description: An introduction to digital video as an
expressive art medium including filming, nonlinear editing,
audio and post-production techniques.

III: Exposition

A. Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be

able to do the following:

1. Create their own story boards to communicate concepts

for time-based
arts.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental
artistic and technical aspects of digital video and
associated audio.
3. Film, capture, and edit video using a desktop digital video
workstation.
4. Communicate a knowledge of video, film, and editing
terminology.
5. Apply various filming and editing methods to satisfy
technical and artistic constraints.
6. Discuss their own work and the work of others in group
critiques.
7. Express intellectual development through the creation of
visual forms.
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B. Activities and Requirements:

1. Students will attend project lectures, technique and

media demonstrations and develop
skills through assigned video projects. Individual
critiques of work in progress will be held regularly. Group
critiques of completed projects will also be conducted.
2. Class discussions, assignments and lectures will focus
on basic video,
audio and film terminology and their application in
digital video.
3. Students will be introduced to various editing and filming
techniques.
4. Students will be required to design, film, edit, and
produce for DVD a
video project on a digital video workstation.
5. Students will be introduced to lighting and audio
requirements for video.
6. Video as a medium for storytelling and art will be
examined.
7. Students will be exposed to conceptual theory behind
video filming and
editing techniques.
7. Students will be required to utilize one of the major
professional digital
video software suites, (i.e. Final Cut Pro, Adobe
Premiere).

C. Major Units and Time Allotted:

1. Course introduction and distribution of syllabi 1

hour

2. Video formats 1 hour

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3. Cameras and video terminology 3
hours

4. Story boarding and concept presentation techniques

9 hours

5. Basics of shooting video and lighting

6 hours

6. Basics of digital video capture and editing

6 hours

7. Still imagery and text 9

hours

8. Recording and editing audio 6

hours

9. Advanced shooting and editing styles

12 hours

9. Transitions and post-production concerns

16 hours

10. Artistic decisions and the application of design

principles for desired artistic or emotional impact
15 hours

11. Digital video compression formats and techniques

6 hours

D. Materials and Bibliography

1. Suggested textbooks may include:

Teague, David and Jason Teague. Final Cut Pro and the Art
of Film Making. Alameda, CA: Sybex. 2004.
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2. Other materials: This course will require access to 7

digital video cameras for every 20 students
enrolled. The Stevenson library currently has 11
available cameras for student use.

3. Bibliographic support:

Begleiter, Marcie. From Word to Image: Story boarding and

the Filmmaking Process. Studio City, CA:
Michael Wiese Productions. 2001.

Bernard, Sheila Curran. Documentary Storytelling for Video

and Filmmakers. New York, NY: Burlington,
MA: Focal Press. 2003.

Caplin, Steve and Adam Banks. The Complete Guide to

Digital Illustration. New York: Watson-Guptill. 2003.

Carlson, Jeff. iMovie 4 and iDVD 4 for Mac OS X : Visual

QuickStart Guide. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.
2004.

Foster, Jeff. After Effects and Photoshop: Animation and

Production Effects for DV and Film. Alameda, CA:
Sybex Inc. 2004.

Goodman, Robert M. and Patrick McGrath. Editing Digital

Video : The Complete Creative and Technical
Guide. New York, NY: McGraw- Hill. 2002.

Hampe, Barry. Making Documentary Films and Reality

Videos : A Practical Guide to Planning, Filming,
and Editing Documentaries of Real Events. Owl
Books. 1997.

Harrington, Richard et al. After Effects On the Spot: Time-

Saving Tips and Shortcuts from the Pros. Gilroy, CA: CMP
Books. 2004.
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Hart, John. The Art of the Storyboard: Story boarding for

Film, TV, and Animation. Burlington, MA: Focal
Press. 1998.

Jackman, John. Lighting for Digital Video & Television.

Gilroy, CA: CMP Books. 2002.

Meehan, Tim .50 Fast Final Cut Express Techniques. New

York, NY: John Wiley and Sons. 2003.

Pogue, David. iMovie 4 & iDVD: The Missing Manual. Pogue

Press. 2004.

Roberts, Charles. Digital Video Editing with Final Cut

Express : The Real- World Guide to Set Up and
Workflow. Burlington, MA: Focal Press. 2003.

Schminke, Karin et al. Digital Art Studio: Techniques for

Combining Inkjet Printing and Traditional Artist's
Materials. New York, NY: Watson- Guptill Publications.
2004.

Simon, Mark. Storyboards: Motion in Art, Second Edition.

Burlington, MA: Focal Press. 2000.

Sutton, Jeremy et al. Secrets of Award-Winning Digital

Artists: Creative Techniques and Insights for
Photoshop, Painter and More. New York, NY: John
Wiley and Sons. 2002.

Tumminello, Wendy. Exploring Story boarding. Clifton Park,

NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. 2003.

Vineyard, Jeremy and Jose Cruz. Setting Up Your Shots:

Great Camera Moves Every Filmmaker Should Know.
Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions. 2000.
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Weynand, Diana. Apple Pro Training Series : Final Cut
Express 2. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.
2004.

IV. Standards
Projects will be graded based on a set of established criteria in
accordance with University policy.

V. Rationale and Impact

A. This course is a continuation of the basic digital art creation
techniques and problems introduced in ART217. This
course allows students to develop skills in one of the
time based digital arts, video. The digital arts are a
growing and increasingly important part of university and high
school art programs across the nation.

B. This course is intended for art majors but may be desirable for
students in Journalism and Mass Communication or those
studying educational technology.

C. This course will not impact any other department.

VI. Cost and Staff Analysis

A. This course will not require new staff. This course will not
require new equipment. It will utilize the same
equipment already required for ART217, ART230,
ART308 and three sections of ART425.

B. This course is expected to be offered biannually.

VII. Date approved by University President

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__________________________ _________________________
Dr. Keith Miller, President date
Lock Haven University