Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - CA 369 D200

Methods and Concepts: Selected Topics (3)

Durational Media

Class Number: 7929

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 160. A course materials fee is required.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A studio course presenting topics in art-making practices as they relate to practical, conceptual, aesthetic and historical issues in contemporary art. This course may be taken more than once for credit under a different topic.

COURSE DETAILS:

This hands-on studio course will look at various historical and contemporary approaches to time-based media, including video and audio works, installation, and performance. Students will gain an introduction to understanding of workflows, recording technology (video cameras/audio recorders) and software (DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premier TBC) associated with such work. Students develop projects based on individual research, and learn to think critically about their own work and the work of others through discussions and critiques, and some readings. In addition to two projects, students will be regularly expected to complete assignments/exercises that will increase skills and that may or may not morph into the research that will inform their midterm and final projects.

We will introduce ourselves to the amazing range of video and audio sculptures, installations, projections, performances and experiments by artists. There will be an introduction to thinking about time and memory through media studies, and outlining the trajectories of contemporary media studies.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course is for students who wish to learn the basic skills of video and sound editing, and will provide them with the tools to be self-directed in learning additional skills that may be specific to their individual projects and practices. As video art is by nature exploratory, and has most often relied on a do-it-yourself approach to new technologies, this course will similarly attempt to reflect the spirit of curiosity and discovery associated with self-directed research and execution.

Grading

  • In Class Assignments and Presentations 40%
  • Projects 40%
  • Participation 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html