Media Artists Studio

REVISED

Fall 2011, Winter 2012 and Spring 2012 quarters

Faculty

Laurie Meeker film and video production, media theory

Fields of Study

media arts, media studies and writing

Preparatory for studies or careers in

media arts and digital communications.

Prerequisites

In order to be considered for this advanced program, students should have successfully completed Mediaworks (the entry-level program in media studies at Evergreen) or its equivalent (i.e. , approximately a year of media skill training, media history and media theory), or completed another interdisciplinary media program at Evergreen.

Description

This is a program for advanced media students who want to continue to build their skills in media arts, history, theory and production with the support of a learning community. The focus is on the development of each student's personal style and creative approach to working with moving images and sound. This program is designed for students who have already developed some expertise in media production, are familiar with media history/theory and wish to do advanced production work that has developed out of previous academic projects or programs. Students who are interested in experimental film and digital video production, documentary, sound design, writing, photography, installation and contemporary media history/theory are invited to join this learning community of media artists.

Experimental media work often requires a period of germination for new ideas, approaches and impulses to emerge. During fall, students will engage in a period of idea development and reflection, including a 2-3 day retreat for concentrated work. Each student or team of students will do extensive pre-production planning and research for a major film or digital project to be completed by the end of the academic year. One or two-quarter projects are also possible, but must include research, design, production and editing appropriate to the academic schedule. Students will be required to develop an Independent Study Plan that details the work they will complete each quarter.

Fall quarter will also involve opportunities for students to expand their media skills through workshops, exercises and a collaborative project. A cinematography workshop will be offered for students to further explore and understand light, exposure and image quality in the 16mm format. Audio production workshops will be offered to expand student expertise with sound design and technology. Grant-writing workshops will result in student proposals for individual or collaborative projects. Blog and web design workshops will help students develop skills with new media technologies. Students will also work in teams of 3-4 to develop experimental projects that will enhance their collaborative skills and production experience.

Students will develop two research projects during fall quarter, resulting in presentations for the learning community. Students will study contemporary media artists who have made special contributions to the development of experimental media practice and have attempted to push the technological as well conceptual boundaries of the moving image. Students will also conduct research into new and old media technologies.

During winter quarter, the focus will shift from idea development to the production phase. Students will acquire all their images and production elements for their projects, which could involve production work off campus for an extended period. Students are encouraged to think creatively and broadly about their subject matter and will be able to propose media projects that may require travel. During spring quarter each student will complete post-production work, finalize their artist's portfolio, explore ways to sustain their work as media artists and participate in a public screening of their work.

Academic Website

http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mas/

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$500 for cinematography supplies and fall program retreat.

Offered During

Day

Program Revisions