The Video Essay

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Anne de Marcken (Forbes) creative writing, moving-image media

Fields of Study

literature, media arts, moving image, visual arts and writing

Preparatory for studies or careers in

writing, literature, visual and media arts

Description

Philosopher Theodor Adorno, wrote, “The essay’s innermost formal law is heresy.” And heresy rules the video essay—a defiant mix of text, sound, and image confounding the boundaries of literature and time-based art.  In this program we’ll study video essays by contemporary writers and filmmakers who are redefining the essay as an emergent form of creative nonfiction media art.  We’ll also study—through lectures, screenings, and readings—the video essay’s origins in literature and film. Finally, through progressive workshops and assignments in writing, scripting, audio recording, photography, and editing, students will craft their own video essays.  Please visit - blogs.evergreen.edu/thevideoessay/ .

Advertised Schedule

10a-4:30p Tue, 1:30-4:30p Wed, 10a-4:30p Thu (Jul. 31 - Aug. 30)

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$40 lab fee

Offered During

Day