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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "AS 215"
COURSE NAME: "Video Art"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Serafino Amato
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: W12:30 PM 3:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS: 15.30-16.30

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The aim of this course is to teach techniques of digital filming and editing. Students will learn technical and aesthetic aspects of filmmaking such as camera operation, editing software, scripting, and directing; in order to produce a short video.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

This course will be divided in three sections. The first will deal with the technical aspects of video equipment and software, The second section will deal with stylistic, aesthetic, and narrative components necessary for ... Finally, students will collaborate on a producing a short video to be presented at the JCU Student Art Show .

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

This course aims to provide students with the skills necessary to produce a short individual video, and group video

TEXTBOOK:
NONE
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Attendance and ParticipationGrading is based on a student's physical, mental, and verbal participation in class, comprehension of assigned reading, and a body of photographs.30%
Mid-term ExamConsisting of short answers on technical aspects of material and technique adresses in class.20%
Participation on the class Blog 20%
Final Project 30%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cour
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Class attendance and participation is essential, and count 20% of the final grade.

ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

1. Introduction to course objectives and requirements. Students will begin video-making in a group project. 
2. Intro to various hardware and software. Lenses
3. Technical basics for video-making. Lighting. 
 4..Technical basics, Audio and sound. 
5. Video screening, part 1. Individual projects begin. 
6. Vidoe screening Part 2. Project progress review.  
7. Midterm exam.
8. Progress review. On site project: In search of sound 
9. Guest Lecture TBA
10. Editing, Part 1: narrative
11. Editing, part 2: audio
12. Editing, Part 3: frames
13. Group collaboration project review for final installation. 
14. Final projects. Student Art Show