Course Info: HACU-0202

CourseHACU-0202 Video II
Long TitleVideo II: Surveillance, Sousveillance, Artveillance
Term2015F
Note(s) Instructor Permission Required
Prerequisites Required
Textbook information
Meeting InfoJerome Liebling Center 120 on W from 1:00-5:00
FacultyHope Tucker
Capacity16
Available11
Waitlist0
Distribution(s)
Cumulative Skill(s)Independent Work
Additional InfoPrerequisite: Video I or equivalent must be completed and not concurrent with this course. Enrolled or top 5 waitlist students who DO NOT attend the first class session risk losing their place on the class roster. Students are expected to spend 8-10 hours weekly in preparation and work outside of class time. Lab fee: $65 Field trips fee: $10
Description

Pigeons, balloons, kites, aircraft, satellites, telephones, webcams, carcams, and bodycams have been used to record moving images of regions, communities, and people. In this intermediate level video production workshop, students looked back at these images -- contemporary and historic examples produced by individuals, corporations, and international government surveillance programs -- that observe, track, and survey as they discussed secrecy, technology, and shifting attitudes towards privacy. Working both individually and in groups, students created work in response using devices that document from the ground, the sky, and the body.  Hands on workshops introduced students to modes of image acquisition, as well as skills such as editing, color grading, sound recording and design. We followed a workflow that included research and development of an idea (designing, planning, experimenting, and scheduling), production (building, testing, recording) and post-production (editing, discussion, critique and revision). There were required weekly screenings, workshops, and readings, which included historical, theoretical, and literary texts.  The class devoted time each week to screen and discuss works in progress and used the Critical Response Process, a guided method for critique, to structure and deepen these conversations.