361 project 1 2008

Paper title: Spatial Design Multi Media

Paper Number: 224.361

Assignment: 1 Interactivity of the body, space and screen

Hand-in Date: 16th April 9:00am – digital copy in course folder

Introduction:

In this project you are asked to explore the relationship of space and its representation on screen. Digital video will be introduced in order to experiment with ideas on the sensory experience and the notion of hybrid space.

Project Requirements:

This assignment aims at supporting research and idea generation to support your concept for your final design of your studio project.

A short video piece (2 minutes max) that explores aspects of hybrid, hybrid space and the way in which a body(ies) interact and or moves within it. This piece should invoke/express and explore a condition or quality of space and interior.

Final video to be saved as quicktime movie using H.264 codec. Name the file <mm_08_lastname-firstname.mov> eg: mm_08_pelosi-antony.mov

Assessment:

The project will be assessed to the extent that it:

  • investigates the relationship of hybrid and spatial.
  • creatively explores digital media as a tool for idea generation and communication.
  • effectively and coherently communicates explorations made and final design elements with digital media

Feedback will be given after completion of the project.

Learning Outcomes:

The student should be able to:

  • confidently use computer applications introduced in this project
  • apply computer application skills gained to inform design process and design presentation

Procedure and Timetable:

       

wk2

03.03 11A25

intro to digi video camera and setup FCP

watch video tutorials

M

05.03 10B05

Watch New Zealand short films

W

wk3

10.03 11A25

video concept

M

12.03 10B05

Watch student examples

W

wk4

17.03 11A25

content and concept

M

19.03 10B05

MID REVIEW

W

study break

wk5

07.04 11A25

refining content

M

09.04 10B05

Watch Barkaka

W

wk6

14.04 11A25

final refine editing

M

16.04 10B05

FINAL REVIEW

W

       
       
       

References:

Recommended Reading:

www.apple.com/finalcutpro/

www.kenstone.net/fcp_homepage/fcp_homepage_index.html

www.archive.org/ movies and images

www.sxc.hu free stock images

www.imageafter.com/ free stock images

Angell, D. (2008). The Filmmaker’s Guide to Final Cut Pro Workflow. Amsterdam: Focal Press.

Brenneis, L. (2008). Final Cut Pro 6: Visual Quickpro Guide. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.

Weynand, D. (2007). Final Cut Pro 6. Berkeley, Calif: Peachpit Press.

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