Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - CA 276 D300

STT-Video Projection for Performance and Installation (3)

Class Number: 8025

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 174, CA 170 or permission of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to various software and hardware for digital image making and content editing. Creation of multi-media installations and performances using video projection. Cultivation of skill-sets to identify and visualize student ideas, such as visual research and proposal packages.

COURSE DETAILS:

This class will be centred around moving image-making from analog approaches to digital. We will cover various skills and techniques including creating compositions, collage making, stop-motion, rotoscoping, digital 2D animation (Adobe Aftereffects), green screen compositing, and more. Students will make several short videos projects throughout the term. Some of the software covered in this class are Adobe Photoshop, Aftereffects, Premiere, and the Stop Motion app.

This is not an animation/filmmaking/narrative class, but rather a class where we learn various approaches for generating video assets and content. Some of the content made in projects will be projected onto surfaces or be projected in context to bodies.

This class lays the foundational media creation skills for students to make their own or small ensemble performances and installations in CA376.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. Develop a level of comfortability with approaches to generate moving image content.
  2. Nurture an experimental work ethic.
  3. Demonstrate consideration for how to make moving images in context to performers, space, and material.

Grading

  • Attendance and Participation 25%
  • Projects and Canvas Assignments 70%
  • Engagement 5%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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