VIDEO & ANIMATION STUDIO (ARTS 266)
Professor: L.Collier Hyams
Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Art (Art 160)
Monday-Wednesday 5:15pm. - 7:05 pm.
Office hours (Walsh 201): Monday-Wednesday 12:30 noon--1:15 pm.

•Course Description:
This course is designed to develop both technical and artistic skills using Apple Macintosh computers as a creative tool to generate time based digital video pieces and animations. In every class you will be introduced to new ideas and technical issues. These ideas will be developed in assignments and class critiques. Periodical slide presentations and screenings will be given to introduce new subject matter and ideas. The programs that you will learn to use are Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Painter, Motion and Dreamweaver/GoLive. In every class you will be introduced to new ideas and technical concepts. These concepts will be developed in assignments and class critiques. Every week you should spend at least four to six hours working on your projects and assignments.

•Objectives
The objectives of this class are to achieve proficient skills using Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Painter and Motion to generate a range of time based and interactive projects. The work you produce will demonstrate a good understanding of both the technical and artistic/aesthetic implication of the medium utilized. The class should also sensitize you to the use of sound combined with video and animation sequences.

•Attendance policy
Three late arrivals equal one absence. No unexcused absences will be allowed. Excessive absences (more than three per semester) will result in a lowered grade (A to B, B to C etc.). If you miss six classes you will fail the class. Remember that digital imaging and multimedia techniques include complex and involved procedures. Make sure that you do not miss the introductory demo to each new software/hardware application.

•Portfolios
Portfolios should include all the projects you have done during the semester. These projects should be saved on DVD-R/+R and/or on a designated space on the Napolitano server.

•Grading
Grading will be based on the development of your work, attendance, class participation in critiques and home assignments. Work hard in class and on your home assignments. Try to understand and apply the technical and artistic ideas presented in the classroom and you will do well.

•Lab and videocamera policy
Drinking and eating in the Napolitano lab are severely prohibited. Spilling fluids and/or food over a monitor, a computer or a keyboard could destroy it and jeopardize your work and the work of other students. By damaging the lab equipment you could loose your privilege to access the facilities and equipment. See also the Napolitano Classroom User Guidelines in regards to lab policy. Videocameras may not be checked out overnight. When the lab monitor schedule is set up, I will post camera sign up sheets. If you want to use a camera overnight you will have to purchase one. If you damage or brake a camera you will have to replace it with a new one.

•Lab hours and lab monitors
See posted lab hours out side of the lab.