SCHEDULE
Week 1: Introduction to the Fourth Dimension - Thery
In this first week the students will be introduced to the concept of fourth dimension and gain knowledge over historical and artistic aspects of such practice.
Introduction to the concept of the fourth dimension in art questioning traditional notions of time, space, and perception
Exploration of key theoretical frameworks and philosophical concepts related to temporality
Analysis of influential artists who have pushed the boundaries of temporal expressions
Week 2: Introduction to the Fourth Dimension - Practice
In this second week the students will be introduced to the concept of fourth dimension and gain first practical knowledge of such practice.
Introduction to the concept of the fourth dimension in art questioning traditional notions of time, space, and perception
Exploration basic practical options related to temporality and media manipolation
First experimental practices to overcome artistic boundaries of temporal expressions
Week 3: Temporal Techniques and Tools
In the third week students will get general notions about the formal aspects of time-based artworks, experimenting with different analogue and digital working approaches.
Introduction to animation, video editing, sound design, and interactive media tools
Hands-on workshops and technical demonstrations to develop proficiency in time manipulation techniques
Experimentation with different media and technologies to expand creative possibilities
Week 4: Temporal Narratives and Spatial Experiences
During the fourth week the students will continue to explore the formal aspects, gaining an overview and structural knowledge of basic time-based practice.
Analysis of temporal narratives and spatial experiences in art
Exploration of storytelling techniques, sequencing, and pacing within time-based artworks
Creation of time-based narratives through video art, performance, or interactive installations
Week 5: Interactive Temporal Environments – Part 1
In this week the “image-sound spatial sketch” task will be presented to the students, initiating their first individual time-based project to work on.
Investigation of immersive environments
Development of projects that engage viewers in dynamic and participatory temporal experiences
Relevance of audience interaction into time-based artworks
Week 6: Interactive Temporal Environments - Part 2
During the 6th week the students will continue exploring other technical aspects, such as timing and sequencing, continuing to work on their projects. At the end of this class the group will collectively review their first 4D projects.
Workflow “image-sound spatial sketch”
Individual assistance and feedback exchange
Reflective discussion and presentation of projects, emphasizing conceptual development and artistic growth
Week 7: Image based Temporal Environments - Part 1
In this week a second and more demanding project will be presented to the students, including moving elements and background elements.
Investigation of image- based environments “2D-3D-4D spatial sketch”
Development of projects that incorporate two-dimensional elements, still and/or moving images (digital and/or analogue) and sound
Relevance of digital and analogue techniques
Week 8: Midterm examination
Mid-term examination: Collective review the first time-based projects as well as individual critique session for mid-term grading.
Group critique of the produced time-based projects
Definition of students´ mid-term evaluations following individual critique sessions
Week 9: Image based Temporal Environments - Part 2
During this week the students will continue to work on their projects “2D-3D-4D spatial sketch” as well as continue exploring other technical aspects, such as image manipulation and sequencing. At the end of this class the group will collectively review their second 4D projects.
Finalize and refine individual or collaborative time-based artworks
Curate and prepare artworks for a public exhibition or showcase
Reflective discussion and presentation of projects, emphasizing conceptual development and artistic growth
Week 10: Contextualizing the Fourth Dimension - Part 1
In the week after the mid-term examination students will be introduced to their final 4D project “2D-3D-4D with text elements”.
Investigation of interconnectivity between sound video and text
Development of projects that associate elements of text video and sound
Relevance of interconnection of different media and elements
Week 11: Contextualizing the Fourth Dimension - Part 2
During this session the students will continue to work individually on their projects “2D-3D-4D with text elements”, concentrating on the aesthetics of composition and on the time-based balance of the elements.
Finalize and refine individual or collaborative time-based artworks
Curate and prepare artworks for a group review
Reflective discussion and presentation of projects, emphasizing conceptual development and artistic growth
Week 12: Final Project “Final 4D sketch” - Part 1
During this week the project “sunrise/sunset” will be finalized, resulting in a quality animation elaborated individually by each student.
Introduction to the concept of the fourth dimension in art questioning traditional notions of time, space, and perception
Week 13: Final Project “Final 4D sketch” - Part 2
In week 12 the final project “Final 4D sketch” will be introduced. This will be the most advanced project of the course, resolving in a time-based artwork. In this session students will create a specific work-plan for the final project.
Work-plan for a final time-based project questioning traditional notions of time, space, and perception in a spacial environment
Collection of necessary material for the final project
Individual workflow
Week 14: Final Project “Final 4D sketch” - Part 3
During this last “Final 4D sketch” the students will introduce and combine sound elements with their animation, finalizing the project for the final examination of the course.
Individual workflow
Finalize and refine individual or collaborative time-based artworks
Curate and prepare artworks for a group review
Week 15: Final examination
Final presentation of all projects, group critique and course feedback. Final grading.
Reflective discussion and presentation of projects, emphasizing conceptual development and artistic growth
Student achievement in this course will be measured using multiple assessment tools including but not limited to:
• Portfolios: digital, video and/or web (30%)
Students will be asked to put together a portfolio of works and projects achieved during the semester.
weekly assignments (30%)
Students will have weekly assignments that will be evaluated and part of the final grading process.
Midterm classroom critique (30%)
During this group critique students will learn to formulate constructive critique and to express their aesthetical considerations. This process will be part of the final grade evaluation.
class attendance and participation (10 %)
Students are asked to attend class regularly to be able to follow up with the course program.