Architecture, Landscape & Visual Arts

Unit Outline

Video Art: Methods and Means

VISA1053
SEM-1, 2015
Campus: Crawley
Unit Coordinator: Dr Peter Mudie

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Unit details
Unit title
Unit code
Availability
Location

Video Art: Methods and Means

VISA1053
SEM-1, 2015 (23/02/2015 - 20/06/2015)
Crawley

Credit points

Mode

Face to face

Contact details
Faculty
School
School website
Unit coordinator
Email
Telephone
Consultation hours
Lecturers

Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts

Architecture, Landscape & Visual Arts
http://www.alva.uwa.edu.au/
Dr Peter Mudie
peter.mudie@uwa.edu.au
X1552
Available for student consultation (by prior appointment) Monday 1-2pm - office 1.06 ALVA

Name

Position

Email

Telephone Number Extra Column 1

Peter Mudie Unit Coordinator peter.mudie@uwa.edu.au 6488 1552

Tutors

Karen Le Blanc
Joseph London
Natalie McKevitt

Unit contact hours

Up to 3 hrs per week

ALVA 1.06 (office)

Lecture: 1-2 hours/week (Monday 2 - 3:45pm);

Seminar/Workshop Tutorials: 1 hour/week (Tuesday 10-11am, 11-12am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm; 3-4pm; or
Wednesday 10-11am; 11-12am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm; 3-4pm; 4-5pm).

Lecture capture system

Online handbook

LCS is implemented for this unit.

http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/VISA/VISA1053

Unit description
This unit offers a succinct and analytical introduction to the formation of creative video works. Incorporating the diversity of approaches
and technologies available for students, the unit establishes the basic working methodologies for the production and dissemination of
short video constructions as a global communicative form. The resources and intercommunicative possibilities of the World Wide Web
is the focus of this introductory unit. It utilises existing and emerging technologies for the development of collaborative
multinational/transcultural productions as well as individual creative works. The unit is highly relevant in promoting a culturally diverse
environment in which students live.
The objective of the VISA 1053 unit will be to prompt students into the exploration of ideas and the development of works that use (and
critique) common areas of video production. Students will acquire the basic skills and working methodology in the production of
creative video works that explore fresh approaches to digital video production and web-based dissemination of ideas. It is the aim of
this unit to enhance the development of communication skills through the production and dissemination of digital video works; to
acquire the skills necessary for participating in an evolving global interactive field of communication; to develop ethical and responsible
creative productions that interact with the global community.

Learning outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate the basic working methods of digital video production and web-based dissemination of ideas; (2)
enhance the development of communication skills through the production and dissemination of digital video works; (3) demonstrate
skills necessary for participating in an evolving global interactive field of communication; (4) develop ethical and responsible creative
productions that interact with the global community; and (5) demonstrate proficiently the mechanisms of collaborative interaction and
multinational cultural production.

Unit structure
1 Lecture and 1 Lab Session/Week
Lecture: 1-2 hours/week (Monday 2 - 3:45pm);
Seminar/Workshop Tutorials: 1 hour/week (Tuesday 10-11am, 11-12am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm; 3-4pm; or Wednesday 10-11am; 11-12am,
12-1pm, 2-3pm; 3-4pm).

Unit schedule
Week

Date

Lecture Topic

Lecturer Tutorial

#1

Monday 23 Feb

Unit Introduction
Project #1 Introduction

Mudie

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None

#2

Monday 2 March

Pre-Production/Camera Technique

Mudie

#3

Monday 9 March

Post Production Preparation

Mudie

#4

Monday 16 March

Post Production Sound/Image Edit

Mudie

#5

Monday 23 March

Mudie

#6

Monday 30 March

mid-semester
break
#7

6 April - 12 April

Post Production Timeline Mix/Conforming/

Export
Project #1 Submission
Critical Analysis
none

Monday 13 April

Project #2 Introduction

Mudie

#8

Monday 20 April

Mudie

#9

Monday 27 April

#10

Monday 4 May

#11

Monday 11 May

#12

Monday 18 May

#13

Monday 25 May - 29
May
Project Completion

Advanced Post Production

Working with Multi-Formats
Advanced Post Production
Keyframing and Movement
Advanced Post Production
Working with Effects
Multi-formatting/
distribution
Question and Answer:
Completion/Submission Help
Non teaching
(no lecture - individual consults)
Project#2 Submission
(May 30)

Mudie
none

Mudie
Mudie
Mudie
Mudie

Video Lab (ALVA

1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
none
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)
Video Lab (ALVA
1.08)

Assessment
Assessment overview
Typically this unit is assessed in the following way(s): (1) an essay; (2) tutorial presentation; and (3) a folio submission. Further
information is available in the unit outline.

The overview (above) is incorrect.

This unit will be assessed through the submission of:

1 collaborative short video, 1 written critical analysis (of the collaborative video), 1 individual video.
The following basic criteria will be used to assess project submissions in the formulation of grades:

* the extent of inventiveness and experimentation;

*the level of technical skills used in the development of set projects;
*the level of conceptual and communicative clarity;
*the quality, extent and amount of work submitted.
Each student will receive feedback on each piece of submitted work in this unit. Marked assessments submitted on time will be made
available for students at least one week before the next assessment in the unit is due, or no later than four weeks after submission,
whichever is sooner.

Assessment mechanism
# Component

Weight Due Date

1 Project #1 (Collaborative Production) 30%

2 Critical Analysis
10%
3 Project #2 (Individual Production)
60%

Relates To Outcomes

2pm March 30, 2015. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

2pm March 30, 2015. 2, 4, 5.
4pm May 29, 2015. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

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Assessment items
Item Title

Description

Submission Procedure for

Assignments

Project #1 (Collaborative Digital video, 3-4 minutes duration.

Production)
Dialogues:
This project will concern itself with narrative dialogue between two
authors in the form of a short digital video production. The project will
be based on a collaborative production between each student and a
creative collaborator (within/outside of the University) in which a
number of video methods will be used.
Critical Analysis
Each student will provide a short written critical summary (no more
than 250 words) that will accompany their Dialogues project
uploaded to the unit YouTube channel and present an expanded
verbal analysis of the work (less than 5 minutes) when presented in
class.
Project #2 (Individual
Digital Video, 4-5 minutes duration.
Production)
Frames within Frames:
This project will present an internal dialogue between two sources
distinguished by separate frames (within a frame) that use different
communicative forms and/or types of visual language (such as subtitled text). This project will emphasise the creative application of video
production/post production. Each student will be asked to base their
work around an initial binary construct (that is, incorporating an
opposition; a synthesis of thesis/antithesis) two films will be
developed and composited together within a widescreen (16:9) single
frame film

TBA - (uploaded to the unit

YouTube channel)

In class verbal presentation;

text uploaded to the unit
YouTube channel.

(uploaded to the unit YouTube

channel)

Textbooks and resources

Recommended texts
All recommended texts, web sites and video links will be noted on the unit's LMS site.

Technical requirements
It is not a requirement of this unit that each student supply their own digital video camera or computer adequate shared equipment
and facility for the completion of set projects will be provided for by the Faculty.
Each student is expected to have their own YouTube channel to upload their video work to this semester instruction/tuition will be
provided for setting up your channel and uploading/linking submissions during the lectures and labs.

Software requirements
None - access is provided to computers and software in the ALVA computer labs. Students must make their own arrangements to
obtain and activate user accounts if they require use of this service. Mac computers and the specific software for digital video
production is available in the ALVA Video Edit Lab (ALVA Room 1.08) - all students enrolled in the unit will have 24hour access to the
lab for the duration of the semester.

Additional resources and reading

A
YouTube
channel
( Method
Meanie)
has
been
established
for
this
unit
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCnMNo4d8pB2QDwpxAEcGSA) - useful favorites and other assorted videos will be updated
weekly over the course of the semester.

Other important information

Enrolled students can access unit material via the LMS (Learning Management System).
Enrolled students can access unit material via the LMS in units that use LMS

Building clean-up and folio collection (for units with folio submissions)
Studios are expected to be left clean and tidy. Drawing boards are to be cleaned. Students must remove all personal property
immediately after the submission of their folio. If the content of a folio is used for exhibition then the student must write their name on
the back of the work so that when the exhibition is demounted collection is simplified. If staff or the Faculty wish to reserve work for
reproduction and/or accreditation purposes then this should be negotiated with individual students.
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Attendance
Attendance is required at all lectures, tutorials and workshops. These are the primary means of consultation with your Unit Coordinator
and Teaching Assistants. Do not expect questions relating to content missed through unjustified absence to be answered. Additionally,
it will be assumed that students have read all relevant course materials.

Authenticity of work
For Studio units, the Faculty may prevent your continuation in this unit if you fail to meet requirements for attendance at
classes to establish the authenticity and originality of your work.
Submissions
The ALVA Submissions policy is available at:
http://www.alva.uwa.edu.au/students/policies/

Submission of Late Work

All assessment tasks are due no later than 4pm on the date indicated in the unit's Assessment Mechanism Statement, with the
exception of in-class assessment items such as tutorial presentations. Any assessment task which is submitted after the time
indicated in the assessment mechanism statement without a formal approved extension will be considered LATE and appropriate
penalities will be applied. Information on penalties can be obtained in the Faculty Policy on Submissions
at http://www.alva.uwa.edu.au/students/policies/.

Extensions
The Faculty approves extensions only in exceptional circumstances in order to ensure that all students are treated fairly and that
submission date schedules, which are designed to produce ordered work patterns for students, are not disrupted. Extensions may be
authorised only by the allocated Faculty Course Advising Office or a delegated representative. In all cases, requests for extensions
require the submission of Special Consideration form no later than three University working days after the due date.
Students are encouraged in the strongest possible terms to familiarise themselves with the Faculty Policy on Extensions available
at http://www.alva.uwa.edu.au/students/policies/.

Return of Student Work

Marked assessments submitted on time will be made available for collection by students at least one week before the next assessment
in the unit is due (if it is related to the previous assessment), or no more than four weeks after submission, whichever is sooner.

Special Consideration
For information regarding special consideration please go to:

http://www.student.uwa.edu.au/course/exams/consideration
Faculty Safety Inductions
The ALVA Health and Safety Induction (Part A) must be completed online by all students enrolled in a unit taught by the Faculty. This
online module is available for self-enrol via LMS. Completion of the Part A induction will ensure after-hours access to the ALVA Building
(including computer labs) is enabled.
The ALVA Workshop Induction (Part B) runs in Week 1 of each semester, and must be completed if the unit involves use of the
Workshop. Your Workshop Induction lasts for five years, after which you will be required to attend a refresher. Please refer to
http://www.alva.uwa.edu.au/students/facilities for more information on Inductions and Workshop close-down period.

Material and Equipment Costs

Costs specific to individual units will be communicated to students in this unit outline or early in semester.
All sites will require students to wear protective helmets; students needing to purchase a certified protective helmet may do so from
Alsafe Safety Industries Pty Ltd, 177 Bannister Rd Canningvale. Students must wear appropriate clothing when visiting building sites;
open toed shoes and sand shoes will not be accepted and students will not gain entry to site with these shoes. The sites also require
steel capped boots to be worn this is a condition of accessing these sites. These can be bought from Army Surplus stores or
borrowed, they are a worthy investment as will be required on future building sites of your own.

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