Course Info: HACU-0209-2
| Course | HACU-0209-2 Video I: Surveillance |
| Long Title | Video I: Surveillance |
| Term | 2016F |
| Note(s) |
Instructor Permission Required Prerequisites Required Limited to Div II/III Students Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Jerome Liebling CenterüJerome Liebling Center 131ü131 on THüTH from 9:00-11:50ü6:00-8:00 |
| Faculty | Hope Tucker |
| Capacity | 16 |
| Available | 6 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) | |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work |
| Additional Info | Lab fee: $65. Prerequisites: Hampshire Media Arts or similar course. Students are expected to spend approximately 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time. |
| Description | Pigeons, balloons, kites, aircraft, satellites, telephones, webcams, carcams, and bodycams have been used to record images of regions, communities, and people. In this introductory level video production course, we looked back at these images -- contemporary and historic examples produced by individuals, corporations, and international government surveillance programs-- that observe, track, and survey as we discussed secrecy, technology, and shifting attitudes towards privacy. Using devices that document from multiple vantage points, students completed a series of time and screen based projects designed to develop basic technical proficiency as well as the skills and mental discipline so important to a successful working process. We followed a workflow that included research and development of an idea (designing, planning, and scheduling), production (testing, recording) and post-production (editing and revision). Screenings, critiques and discussion focused on media analysis, point of view, and image/sound relationships. Readings included historical, theoretical, and literary texts. Students gained experience in looking, listening, and thinking critically about the making of the moving image. |