This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module gives students the opportunity to produce collaborative audio-visual works. Exploring notions of the 'found' (sound concrète, found footage, and found environments), students from across the School of Music and Fine Art will work together to create video/audio compositions. This approach is contextualized by reference to key artists and their work. Workshops provide students with the opportunity to develop their technical skills using current audio-visual equipment.
Delivery of this module is by lectures, technical workshops, tutorials and peer crit sessions.
Lectures: 6 two-hour lectures (12 hours total)
Workshops: 6 two-hour technical workshops (12 hours total)
Peer crit sessions: 2 all-day sessions (6 hours each, 12 hours total)
Tutorials: 4 tutorials (15 minutes each, 1 hour total)
Total contact hours: 37
Independent study hours: 263
Total study hours: 300
In addition to the timetabled classes, students are expected to dedicate time to developing their audio-visual projects and to supplement lectures by researching information using recommended viewing, listening and reading.
Limited to 40 places between SMFA5000 & SMFA6000
Project 1 (3 minute audio-visual work using found materials) + 600 word commentary (50%)
Project 2 (3 minute audio-visual work using given materials) + 600 word commentary (50%)
Cage, J. (1973), Silence, London: Marion Boyars
Hamlin, N. (2003), Film Art Phenomena, London: BFI
LaBelle, B. (2010), Acoustic Territories: Sound Culture and Everyday Life, London: Continuum
Murray Schafer, R. (1994), The Soundscape, Rochester: Destiny BooksRees, A. L. (1999), A History of Experimental Film and Video, London: BFI
Smith, J. (2003), John Smith: Film and Video Work 1972-2002, Bristol: Picture This Moving Image
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module level 5 students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate skills in recording, editing, manipulating and combining sound and image using digital technology.
2. Develop, investigate and express individual artistic and creative ideas using found materials as a source.
3. Work collaboratively on an audio-visual project, engaging in debate and joint development of ideas.
4. Display an awareness of important artists in this field and their relationship to the student's own practice.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module level 5 students will be able to:
1. Be self-critical of work in progress and respond to the critical insights of others.
2. Work effectively as part of a team, organising tasks and resources in an appropriate manner.
3. Demonstrate flexibility of thought and an ability to change or adapt materials for different contexts.
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