Joellyn Rock
Associate Professor
Department of Art & Design
University of Minnesota Duluth
new office: 331 B Humanities Building 
email: jrock2@d.umn.edu
teaching:  www.d.umn.edu/~jrock2
creative work: http://joellynrock.com/portfolio/

FALL 2018 Office Hours :
Thurs Noon-3pm + by Appointment


FALL 2018 Syllabus

Digital Filmmaking: Advanced Projects 
ART 4040 is stacked with Art2040
Digital Filmmaking: Advanced Projects
2:00PM- 6:50PM onTuesday / Attendance flexible
335 AB Anderson Hall

In this course, students create advanced digital film projects in narrative, experimental, animation, or documentary formats. Students develop an ambitious project over the semester, defining their own approach and focus. Produce a project pitch, including visual concept, production plans, and storyboards. Hone video production techniques and digital video editing skills. Emphasis on collaboration and creative process from pre-production through final craft of short digital film for contemporary audience. This course serves students in the film minor and others who are interested in a continuing hands-on experience with digital video tools.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will be able to demonstrate knowledge of strategic ideation and conceptual development for a short digital video project. Students will be able to demonstrate skill and innovation using digital video editing tools and techniques. Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to analyze, interpret, and critique digital film and video artworks.

Software + Cameras: Due to the recent changes in video editing software options, students will be able to make their own choices about what software to use in this course. Art 2040 stresses concepts of cinematic storytelling, encouraging students to embrace learning and problem-solving with the video editing software they prefer. Many students have Adobe Premiere as part of their Creative Suite software on mac laptops. The Multimedia Hub and campus computer labs have various video editing options. Our ABAH 335 classroom offers access to 3 imacs with: Final Cut Pro X , iMovie, and Premiere. If you prefer to work on your own PC, you may work in another software. Please check for compatability with cameras available. We have Panasonic Lumix GH2, GH3 cameras for checkout, and others in the Multimedia Hub.

Software / Lynda.com training:
Each student will track their time on software training tutorials over the semester. .(Expect to do at least 8 hours over the spring). UMD users will log in using their University Internet ID and password in order to access training videos available on lynda.umn.edu.

Required Supplies:
• video editing software (Premiere or Final Cut)
• external harddrive for backup
• SDHC memory card for Panoasonic GH2 or DSLR camera
(Get Class 10 SDHC cards ...4GB, 8GB,16 GB).
• storyboard kit ( index cards and markers)
• dvd for final digital portfolio

Visit the Multimedia Hub in Library 260
Phone: (218)726-6087
Email: mmedia@d.umn.edu


Art 2040 / 4040 COLLABORATION : discuss options in class

See Syllabus for Art 2040

Art 2040 Class Schedule

Attendance Policy:
Filmmaking is a collaborative artform. Be prepared to participate as a reliable team player. Attendance is required. Some classtime is spent online or shooting on location. Production shoots can be accommodated with flexible class schedule when planned in advance.

Evaluation on multi-step collaborative or individual short films, and on engaged participation in all class activities: film screenings, demos, presentations, editing tutorials, critiques, and keeping your own blog. Plan to post regular updates to your blog by each week.

Art 4040 ASSIGNMENTS:

Project 1: Creativity in Motion short documentary on select subject from School of Fine Arts or Downtown Arts Walk.
Option to work in the Motion and Media Across Disciplines MMADlab video studio, shoot subjects against Chromakey green screen, then also shoot on locations to capture creative artist in process and professional settings.
Project 2: Develop Short Film Idea / Pitch
From the beginning of the semester, begin to develop a topic for your own final short film. (develop script, scout locations, do pre-production planning).This could be any subject or approach, such as a portrait of a person, exploration of a family legend, or a fictional storyline you want to develop. You may choose to work in either short fiction or documentary forms. You may work individually or select to work in teams.
Share your Plan / Present your idea using pitch format

Project 3: Independent Short Film Project
Over the semester, Advanced Project students will develop/plan/shoot and edit a short film of their own choice. Select to work individually or in teams. Post progress update to your own Advanced Project blog each week, with links to Vimeoclips and location photos, shot lists and experiments. Final Edit to 5 minutes max . Alternative project: Several shorter experimental videos, combined length 5-10 minutes max.

Due at Final Exam Time: Blog showing process and reflective writing, roughs, stills, pre-production and post-production process. include research on professional options: how to submit short film to film festivals and/or how to create a reel for entrance into graduate school.

Grading: Evaluation will be on sustained self-motivation and quality of engagement in all steps of creative process. Monthly grade for progress shown on blog, with additional weight on final month / final product.

 



Recquired Text:

The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 6th Edition by Sonja Schenk (Author), Ben Long (Author) Paperback. 6 edition (June 30, 2017)

http://www.thedigitalfilmmakinghandbook.com

Recommended Books:

Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen by Steve Katz

Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier. Focal Press (2007), ISBN-10: 0240807731

From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to creating video with your DSLR (Voices That Matter) by James Ball, Robbie Carman, Matt Gottshalk, and Richard Harrington , Publisher: New Riders Press; 1 Pap/Dvdr edition (2010), ISBN-10: 0321702115

Video Shooter, Second Edition: Storytelling with HD Cameras by Barry Braverman Paperback, Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (2009), ISBN-10: 0240810880


SCREENINGS:

We will be screening parts of several films in class. Later in the semester, those DVDs will also be placed on reserve at the Library Front Desk. Please ask for the films by title. View these films either in class or outside of class.

1. Visions of Light (1992)

2. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)

3. Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies.(1995)

LINKS

Visual Narratives BLOG
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/jrock2/viznar/

Multimedia Hub

Camera Shots + Angles

Screen > Short Films

Storyboarding Links

Short Film Pitch

Lighting Tips

Music + Sound

Zinema 2 Movie Theatre
UMD School of Fine Arts

Department of Art + Design

Art+Design Happenings

EVENTS:

UMD FOOD & FARM FEST Sunday Sept 16

VISUAL CULTURE LECTURE SERIES
6pm Tuesdays in Montague Hall

Keri Pickett Visiting Filmmaker on Nov 12+13

DOWNTOWN ARTS WALK

SENIOR SHOWS in Tweed

School of Fine Arts > EVENTS

Student Academic Integrity Policy
http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity

"Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders."

Students with disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities.  If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements – such as time limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos – please notify the instructor as soon as possible.  You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations.   Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.

Student Conduct Code
http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code/

The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University's Student Conduct Code. Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom. Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities."