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| Title | Offering | Standing | Credits | Credits | When | F | W | S | Su | Description | Preparatory | Faculty | Days of Week | Multiple Standings | Start Quarters |
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Advanced Audio Recording and Production Techniques II
Terry Setter Signature Required: Winter |
Course | JR - SRJunior - Senior | 4 | 04 | Day and Evening | WWinter | This is the second in a sequence of advanced audio production courses designed to support students who are interested in recording music for various media and contexts. Students will become familiar with advanced multitrack audio production techniques, their various applications, history and aesthetics. Time will be spent each quarter developing the students' ability to listen critically and providing instruction and exercises in the use of the advanced audio recording studio. In winter, students will be provided with increasingly advanced instruction and exercises in the use of recording technologies with an emphasis on Pro Tools software, a number of plug-ins, and the creation of mixes, including those for inclusion in the Evergreen Student CD Project. Topics and activities will include techniques for recording a rock band, mixing techniques, and applications of various signal processors. | Terry Setter | Thu | Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Audio Recording I
Zenaida Vergara Signature Required: Fall |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | FFall | This is the first of a full-year sequence in which students are introduced to the subject of audio production and its relation to modern media. Fall quarter will focus on analog mixers and magnetic recording with some work in digital editing. Main topics will include field recording, digital audio editing, microphone design and application, analog multi-track recording and audio console signal flow. Students will have weekly reading assignments and weekly lab times. | Zenaida Vergara | Wed | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Audio Recording II
Zenaida Vergara Signature Required: Winter |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | WWinter | The second quarter of this two-quarter sequence will continue the study of audio production. Students will continue their work with analog recorders and mixing consoles while starting to work with computer-based multitrack production. Additional topics will include acoustics, reverb and digital effects processing. Class time will be spent on lectures and recording exercises. There will be weekly lab assignments outside of class. | Zenaida Vergara | Wed | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Audio Recording III
Zenaida Vergara Signature Required: Spring |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | SSpring | This is the quarter of a sequence in which students are introduced to the subject of audio production and its relation to modern media. Students will continue to work with analog and digital recording while expanding on their production techniques. Additional topics will include sound design for film with sync sound production for dialogue, Foley, sound effects and music composition. The other topic will be an interview style production meant for radio broadcast. Class time will be spent on lectures and recording exercises. There will be weekly lab assignments outside of class. | Zenaida Vergara | Wed | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Collaborative Autobiographics: Interrogating Representations of Self and Other in Media, Writing and Storytelling
Naima Lowe, Joye Hardiman and Marilyn Freeman |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | How do we reconcile the needs and voice of the individual with the greater good of the group? How can a focus on collectivism lead us to greater individual understanding? How can we create collaborative art projects that combine strong individual voice with a collective sense of identity, and how do we do that with integrity and respect for one’s self, others and the creative work? This program is an interdisciplinary arts practice program that explores the complexities of telling personal stories across various mediums and within the context of the collaborative process. The purpose of the program is to explore cross-cultural and cross- disciplinary approaches to autobiography, to investigate the role of collectivism and collaboration in autobiographical storytelling, and to develop analytical and practical skills related to media, creative non-fiction literature and writing, and performance. The program will have four major components: Through collaborative work and through experiments intersecting creative nonfiction writing, electronic media, and performance, this program will explore the complex or multiple elements of identity and truth drawn upon or discovered in acts of self-representation. This interdisciplinary arts program emphasizes collaborative learning and the importance of working generatively in an increasing diverse world. Students should come ready to take creative risks, to work hard, to work respectfully, and to practice initiative while serving the greater good of the program. If you’re a divergent thinker looking for opportunities to explore the possibilities of collaborative creative production, this is absolutely the program for you . | writing, media studies, and the arts. | Naima Lowe Joye Hardiman Marilyn Freeman | Tue Wed Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | |||
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Experimental Animation Techniques
Angela Gallo |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8 | 08 | Day | SuSummer | While all creative animation has elements of innovation, experimental animation is sometimes purely exploratory. Students will work independently and in teams exploring different experimental animation techniques by completing a series of short exercises including cut-out, pixilation, and 3-D stop motion. Other exercises will include storyboards, lighting design, and sound design. Final projects will be produced in groups. No prior art or media production experience is necessary, just a desire to learn the art of animation. | multi-media production/post-production, television, animation, art, project management | Angela Gallo | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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Experimental Video Techniques
Angela Gallo Signature Required: Summer |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Day | SuSummer | Explore the infinite possibilities of video as art. Students will work independently and in pairs as they take Final Cut Pro beyond basic editing and learn how to utilize After Effects to create extraordinary motion graphics and visual effects. Basic understanding of Final Cut Pro and Mac OS is helpful but not required. | multi-media production, television, film, animation, marketing | Angela Gallo | Mon Wed | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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In Times of Crisis: History and Film
Mark Harrison and Thomas Rainey |
Program | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 8 | 08 | Evening | WWinter | Historical films exert a powerful influence on the way we visualize the past. To determine how feature and documentary films contribute to the discourse of history, we will read relevant historical texts and screen and critically analyze several films for their aesthetic characteristics and historical authenticity. Our study will focus on the two major crises in American history—the Civil War and its Aftermath, and the Great Depression. While these crises provoked severe hardship and lasting consequences for American society, they also have inspired a high level of creativity in American filmmakers. Examples range from films dealing with important historic figures (Col. Robert Shaw in ) to events (the California migration in ) to a wide range of genres (the screwball comedy, for example, flowered during the Great Depression when the new censorship code in 1934 necessitated sex comedies without sex!). We will also explore the impact of diverse topics on historical representation—such as genre, screenwriting and filmmaking techniques, Hollywood codes of representation, and the business of film production. Students will need access to a comprehensive source for DVD rentals (such as Netflix) for out-of-class screening. | Mark Harrison Thomas Rainey | Mon Wed | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Interactive Sound and Video
Ben Kamen |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8 | 08 | Day | SuSummer | In this course, students will learn to use the Max/MSP/Jitter visual programming environment to examine video and sound as expressed through numbers, simple mathematics, and logic. Students will learn to operate audio and video recording equipment and develop techniques for playing back and modifying materials through algorithmic processes. Students will develop strategies for interacting with their materials in real time using MIDI controllers and other input devices. Students will create original works of sound and video art exploring the manipulation of time and form. | Ben Kamen | Mon Wed | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | ||||
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Numbers: Video and Noise
Ben Kamen |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | WWinter | In this course, students will use the Max/MSP/Jitter visual programming environment to explore concepts in video and recorded sound as expressed through numbers, simple mathematics, and logic. We will develop techniques for storing, playing back, and modifying materials through algorithmic processes. Students will create original pieces of sound and video art exploring the manipulation of time and form. | Ben Kamen | Mon | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Photography, Beginning
Steve Davis |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | WWinter | This course emphasizes beginning-level skill development in camera use, lighting, exposure, b/w film and print processing. We will also briefly explore basic color printing and digital photography techniques. The essential elements of the class will include assignments, critiques and surveys of images by other photographers. Students of this class will develop a basic understanding of the language of photography, as a communications tool and a means for personal expression. Students must invest ample time outside of class to complete assignments. | Steve Davis | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Photography, Beginning
Hugh Lentz |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | FFall | This course emphasizes beginning-level skill development in camera function, exposure, and black-and-white film development and printing, as well as an introduction to computer imaging. We will focus on photography's role in issues of the arts, cultural representation and mass media. Students will have assignments, critiques, collaborations and viewing of work by other photographers. Each student will complete a final project for the end of the quarter. | Hugh Lentz | Mon Wed | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Photography, Color and Lighting
Hugh Lentz Signature Required: Winter |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | WWinter | In this course we'll be learning to print from color negatives, work with medium format cameras, photograph with electronic flash, and work in the studio environment. There will be assignments, critiques, and viewing the work of other photographers. All assignments and all work for this class will be in the studio with lighting set-ups. In addition to assignments, each student will be expected to produce a final project of their own choosing and turn in a portfolio at the end of the quarter. | Hugh Lentz | Mon Wed | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Winter | ||||
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Photography, Digital
Steve Davis Signature Required: Fall |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | FFall | This course will introduce students to photographic practice through digital means. Building from students' existing photographic skills and vocabulary, we will explore image-making with both digital and film cameras, and work with computers, scanners and inkjet printers. Students will create work as exhibition-quality prints, and also create a photographic portfolio for the Web. | Steve Davis | Tue Thu | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Fall | ||||
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Photography, Documentary
Steve Davis Signature Required: Spring |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | SSpring | This class will explore how photography can be effectively used as a tool for creative documentation. You may work in any photographic mediums with which you are experienced (conventional B/W, color, digital). Final projects must address a particular topic (from your perspective) and clearly communicate your message to a broad audience. | Steve Davis | Tue Thu | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Photography, Introduction to Digital
Steve Davis |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8 | 08 | Day | SuSummer | This class is an introduction to photographic expression using digital cameras, computers, and printers. Image-making will take the forms of digital prints and online portfolios. A brief introduction to the black-and-white darkroom will also be included. You will have full access to the Digital Imaging Studio and to our darkroom facilities. Digital cameras are available. Class requirements include scheduled assignments and a final project consisting of new, photographically-derived, digital work. | photography, media, visual arts | Steve Davis | Mon Tue Wed | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | |||
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Photography Techniques
Hugh Lentz Signature Required: Spring |
Course | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | SSpring | This is an intermediate to advanced level photography class where students will be using many of the methods and techniques that have been left behind in the era of digital photography. We’ll be spending a significant part of this class learning and using 4x5 cameras. Additionally, we'll be working with liquid emulsion, lith films, and cyanotypes. There will be assignments based in these processes and each student will produce a final project. We’ll also look at the work of contemporary and historical artists using these methods. | Hugh Lentz | Mon Wed | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Remix: Media and Copyright
Aaron Kruse |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Day | SuSummer | This course will examine the divide between copyright law and digital technologies. Students will produce short videos with Final Cut Studio using found footage. We will also examine the creative and technological process of producing the videos and how they interact with copyright law. Class will consist of lecture/workshop sessions and individual editing sessions. | Aaron Kruse | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | ||||
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Sound Design for Film
Zenaida Vergara |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8 | 08 | Day | SuSummer | This program will cover the fundamental elements of producing, recording, designing, and editing sound for film. Students will learn the basics of multi-track sound design specifically for the moving image. Topics to be covered include microphone techniques, field and studio recording, and Foley techniques. Students will collaborate in creating and performing music compositions, sync sound effects, and sync sound dialogue recording. We will also be studying historical and present-day techniques in sync sound production. | Zenaida Vergara | Tue Wed Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | ||||
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Student Originated Studies: Art, Education, and Human Development
Hirsh Diamant |
SOS | SO - SRSophomore - Senior | 8 | 08 | Evening and Weekend | SSpring | This SOS is ideal for students who want to deepen their studies in Art, Education, and Human Development and to apply these studies in the community. In the first week of the quarter, each student will submit, on-line, their project proposal as an Individual Study Contract (via my.evergreen.edu) and then complete that project during the quarter. This proposal will be designed with input from the faculty member. All students enrolled in the program will also participate in two credits of readings, classes and on-line assignments in collaboration with other students. A weekly class meeting will include seminars, workshops organized by staff, faculty, and students, and opportunities to share learning and project work. Weekly on-line posts will highlight students' progress and learning. Students must attend and participate in all weekly sessions. | education, arts, cultural studies | Hirsh Diamant | Wed | Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | |||
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Student Originated Studies: Music
Terry Setter Signature Required: Spring |
SOS | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 16 | 16 | Day | SSpring | This SOS is an opportunity for well-prepared students to do highly independent work in Music Composition, Music Technology, or Audio Production. Participants will meet as a group on Thursday mornings to review progress and share ideas for increasing the quantity and quality of the work that students are doing. Specific descriptions of learning goals and activities will be developed individually between the student and faculty. | music, music technology, and audio production. | Terry Setter | Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | |||
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Visual Literacies
Hirsh Diamant |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | SSpring | Visual literacy skills enhance communication, advance learning, and expand thinking. They are essential for effectively navigating today's social and cultural environment. In this course we will explore Western and non-Western art while focusing on how we see, how we learn, and how visual information can be used generally in communication and specifically in education. Our study will be enhanced by weekly art and media workshops which will include work with digital photography, video, iMovie, and presentation software. | Hirsh Diamant | Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Spring | ||||
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Web Design
Arlen Speights |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | SuSummer | This course is an introduction to HTML and CSS coding. We'll learn best practices for creating web page layouts. We'll briefly use graphics programs to create images for the web, and we'll get acquainted with how hand-coded web design is used in templates for generated content like blogs. | Arlen Speights | Mon Wed | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | ||||
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Web Scripting with Javascript
Arlen Speights |
Course | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 4 | 04 | Evening | SuSummer | This course is an introduction to Document Object Model (DOM) scripting, using Javascript and CSS. We'll learn how to sort out the DOM and how to code interactivity and responsiveness, using best practices for accessibility and cross-browser compatibility. | Arlen Speights | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer | ||||
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Writing: On the Page and in the Frame
Marilyn Freeman |
Program | FR - SRFreshmen - Senior | 8 | 08 | Day | SuSummer | This course explores the essay as a catalytic and experimental form of creative nonfiction in literary and media arts. Autobiographic, lyrical, contemplative, improvisational, poetic, process-oriented, performative—essayists defy and blend genres, craft, and technologies to create one of the most compelling interdisciplinary art forms in contemporary culture. Lectures, readings, screenings, critique sessions, and seminar combine to support this course’s central focus – writing essays for the page and screen. | writing, literature, media arts. | Marilyn Freeman | Tue Thu | Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR | Summer |