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CAEL2095: Video Art

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study approaches video art in the broadest sense as it unites a great variety of practices regarding time based manifestations of abiding artistic concerns. Video has become a pervasive medium in contemporary art and makes an appearance in many different contexts that span from the most experimental exhibition settings all the way through to the museum. In this unit, you will undertake a studio-based approach to the production of video art works, including video installation, single channel and synchronized multichannel artworks, streaming video and video as it appears in other digital forms. The aim of the unit is to produce original artworks that forge new image worlds and innovative production methodologies. This unit will be conducted in an open studio framework including a variety of workshops, studios and digital labs.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in the Visual Arts major or 12 credit points at 1000 level in the Bachelor of Visual Arts
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator David Haines, david.haines@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Joyce Hinterding, joyce.hinterding@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation major self-directed project
major self-directed project
60% Formal exam period
Due date: 30 Nov 2020 at 15:00

Closing date: 11 Dec 2020
n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Presentation directed project
directed project
40% Week 06
Due date: 28 Sep 2020 at 15:00

Closing date: 16 Oct 2020
presentation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2

Assessment summary

  • Project 1 – Learning how to speak backwards: this project will involve creating an experimental Video Artwork (no longer than 3 minutes duration) that conceptually puts sound at the centre of the idea and demonstrates your competence across a range of skills required to make a finished work.   
  • Project 2 – Major self-directed Project: Title - ReWilding: The project is a springboard and creative response to a number of broad territories. Landscape, Mindscape, Soundscape, Scapehood and Psychogeography. The project is developed via a proposal of 300 words duration. A completed work of art will follow (no longer than five minutes duration) that demonstrates a creative production methodology and a strong conceptual and experimental approach. 
  • Participation: you will be assessed on your active attention in online classes, your participation in class exercises activities and your positive contribution to the overall learning environment of the class.
     

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

PLEASE NOTE: You must attempt all assessment tasks in order to pass this unit!

Assessment criteria

Result code

Result name

Mark range

Description

HD

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

CR

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

FA

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

AF

Absent fail

0 - 49

When you haven’t completed all assessment tasks or met the attendance requirements.

CN

Cancelled

No mark

When your enrolment has been cancelled.

DC

Discontinued not to count as failure

No mark

When you discontinue a unit after the relevant census date but before the DC deadline.

DF

Discontinue – fail

No mark

When you discontinue a unit after the DC deadline but before the DF deadline

FR

Failed requirements

No mark

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units which are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.

SR

Satisfied requirements

No mark

When you meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units which are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.

WD

Withdrawn

No mark

When you discontinue a unit before the relevant census date. WD grades do not appear on your academic transcript

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to UoS: Intro to Video Art and Studio Project 1: "Learning How to Speak Backwards" 40% Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Personal Introductions / Discuss Project 1 / Introduction to Exercise 1 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Introduction to equipment borrowing and OHWS Workshop (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 02 The Camera: Formats and Platforms: Shooting on a smartphone and audio recording Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Students Present Exercise 1 / Introduction to Exercise 2 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Working with your Smartphone and FilmicC and Adobe Premier. Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 03 Performance Video Art & Writing for Performance Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Students Present Exercise 2 / Intro to Exercise 3. Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Video Editing Workshop (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 04 Students present Project 1 work in progress to class for feedback and discussion Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Digital Post-production and output formats Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 Introduction Project 2: Major self-directed Project "ReWilding"- 60% Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Discuss guidelines and approaches to the 300-word project proposal. Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Individual technical assistance/book a time One-to-one tuition (1 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 06 Studio Project 1 due 40% Students Upload and Present Finished work to the class. Seminar (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Scapehood: Landscapes, Soundscapes, Mindscapes and Psychogeography. Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Students present 300-word proposal for Studio Project 2. Submit PDF and discuss online. Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Advanced editing: Keying, time-stretching Subtitling Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 Individual tutorials / book a time One-to-one tuition (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Advanced editing Video effects Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 The Moving image & Camera movement Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Introduction to Exercise 4 Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Individual technical assistance/book a time One-to-one tuition (1 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 10 Audio and Field recordings in Video Art Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Students Present Exercise 4 in class. Introduction to Exercise 5. Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Work in Progress discussion One-to-one tuition (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Students present Exercise 5 in class Tutorial (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Audio Mastering and Finalising Video work Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Work in Progress (in-class presentation and group crit) Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Individual technical assistance/book time Workshop (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Produce video artworks that demonstrate an in-depth understanding of contemporary art practices, histories and theories that informs their own creative processes
  • LO2. communicate ideas creatively and effectively
  • LO3. aims to encourage students to develop a range of appropriate theoretical and practical skills in line with their own individual concerns, and to enhance student awareness of an active engagement with research.
  • LO4. investigate a wide range of image based & sound processes with technical ability

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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