Creating Visual Narratives

	Joellyn Rock Assistant Professor UMD Art + Design office: Voss-Kovach 131A phone: 218-726-7545 email: jrock2@d.umn.edu fall office hours Monday 2:30 - 4pm Tuesday 12:30 - 2pm
Fall 2009 Syllabus Creating Visual Narratives ART 1800 - sec 001 2:00PM- 3:50PM TTh Library 118 maclab final exam > 8am mon dec 21 CREATING VISUAL NARRATIVES offers an introduction to the basic concepts of cinematic narrative and visual storytelling. Students may concentrate on the fundamentals of digital video production or develop projects in alternative visual media. The class provides a learning laboratory for low budget film techniques and project collaboration. Assignments include visual concept development, storyboarding, animatics, video production, and digital editing. Creating Visual Narratives also engages in the discussion of the language of filmmaking and the conventions (and innovations) of film history.This course serves students in the film minor and others who are interested in a beginning hands-on experience with digital video tools. Supplies: • blank index cards (100) • concept / sketch book • storyboard worksheets • drawing tools • profolio for storyboards + grading • cd-r or dvd for digital portfolio • dv cassettes • external harddrive for backup	Evaluation on projects... Project #1: If this was... script, research, storyboarding, Project #2: If this was... create animatic and edit video with sound Project #3: Narrative Project Pitch presentation of story idea and visual plan Project #4: Narrative in Production pre-production + production roles Project #5: Director's Cut your version in final cut or imovie ...and on engaged participation in all class activities, film screenings, DEMO presentations, editing tutorials, critiques, visiting filmmaker lectures, and contribution to visual narratives class blog. Plan to post regular assignments to the class blog by each deadline and to include printouts in your final portfolio. Attendance Policy: Attendance is required. Students are allowed 3 missed classes for personal needs. Final grade will go down for additional missed classes.
Creating Visual Narratives Texts: Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijll Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions *Making Comics* by Scott McCloud optional : Current Digital Software Training book of your own choice ( we will discuss options in class). Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production (Paperback) by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier (Author)	Creating Visual Narratives> CLASS BLOG http://blog.lib.umn.edu/jrock2/viznar/ J Rock's Homepage www.d.umn.edu/~jrock2 Digital Art Links Digital Art Blog

Creating Visual Narratives Fall 2009	Tues Class	Thurs Class	Readings + Blog
Sept 8 -11	intros > Films We Love	Project 1 > If this was...	Making Comics Book Blog
Sept 14 - 18	Project 1 > If this was...	Project 1 > If this was...	Screen Film > Visions of Light
Sept 21 - 25	Storyboarding	Project 1 Due > Storyboards	Cinematic Storytelling Blog
Sept 28 - Oct 2	Software Tutorials	Demos 1, 2, 3	Software Tutorials
Oct 5 - 9	Project 2 > Animatics	Voiceover + Animatics	Animatics Blog
Oct 12 - 16	Pitch Project Brainstorm	Project 2 Due > Edit with Sound	Screen Films > Shorts
Oct 19 - 23	Pitch Prep	Project 3 Due > Pitch + Vote	Project Ideas Blog
Oct 26 - 30	Project 4 > Team Production	Demos 4. 5	< Teams Form
Nov 2 - 6	Team Pre-Production	Demos 6, 7, 8	Screen Films > Web videos
Nov 9 - 13	Lights / Cameras / Actions	Lights / Cameras / Actions	On location
Nov 16 - 20	Lights / Cameras / Actions	Lights / Cameras / Actions	On location
Nov 23 - 25	Lights / Cameras / Actions	Thanksgiving	On location
Nov 30 - Dec 4	Lights / Cameras / Actions	Post Production	Screen Film > Cutting Edge
Dec 7 - 11	Project 5 > Rough Edit	Rough Edit Due	Project Reflection Blog
Dec 14 - 18	Final Edit	Final Edit	Last Week of Class
FINALS Week	Final screening > exam > 8am mon dec 21	< ALL WORK DUE on Disk	zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

****If you have any special needs which will hinder your ability to meet the basic requirements of the class, please inform the instructor the first week of class. All University policies apply to this class with regards to respect and fairness to all no matter, race, creed, religion, sexual preference, gender, beliefs, and physical disability.

It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, accommodations to students with disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact Disability Services & Resources to discuss their individual needs for accommodations.

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."

Fall 2009 Visual Lecture Series
Location: Bohannon Lecture Hall (room 90)
Time: 6:00 PM

Dawn Hancock, graphic designer
Monday, September 21, 2009
http://firebellydesign.com/

Truman Lowe, sculptor
Friday, October 16, 2009

Jila Nikpay, photographer and filmmaker
Monday, November 2, 2009
http://www.jilanikpay.com/

Todd Shanafelt, ceramist
Monday, November 30, 2009
http://www.toddshanafelt.com/index.html

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."