Course Description
Exploration of how dance and dance film technologies work best together and why, including composing for the camera, recording dancers in action, and editing footage to create original work. Prerequisite: DCE 253, DCE 453; or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Operate a video camera(s) to record dances and dancers in different environments.
- Navigate professional grade computer editing system (Premiere Pro) to edit footage of dance on video for continuity and flow
- Employ camera angles and editing strategies to enhance concepts, lines/motion within the work
- Demonstrate a clear and working knowledge of video production from concept to design and production
- Conceive and develop projects with increased comprehension of the possible interactions between video and dance.
- Articulate in writing and in class concepts
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Class participation | 15% |
| In class exercises and work assignments | 25% |
| Project #1 Harvested Dance Project | 15% |
| Project #2 Shooting in the Style of | 15% |
| Project #3 Group Final Projects (5-7min) | 30% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- USB 1 Terabit Hard drive (mac compatible/Seagate Backup Plus recommended)
- 1- 16/32 Transcend 32/64gb_class 3
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.