Introduction to Moving Image (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to make a small video project that includes the basics of camerawork and editing.
Student understands the role of Moving image art as part of contemporary Art. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

Student makes a presentation of a video work in contemporary art context.
Student makes a storyboard and shoots video material.
Student edits a short video work.

Assessment methods and criteria

5 Excellent
At least 80 % attendance on contact lessons, an excellent video project. Student can articulate their visions and opinions with a clear structure and in fluent English. Student shows that they have an excellent knowledge in the area of the subject of the course and that they have a good over all view of the contemporary art context. Student uses fluently determinations and vocabulary of the subject. Student knows principles and practices of editing and Final Cut Pro X. The artistic project made in the course shows profound thinking and the expression is finessed in detail.
3-4 Good
Good quality in all tasks, all tasks delivered, active participation.
At least 80 % attendance in contact lessons. Student is able to edit a short video work. Student shows that they have knowledge in the area of the subject of the courses and that they have a good over all view of the context. Student is able to use basic determinations and vocabulary of the subject. Sthe project has been made successfully.
1-2
All tasks delivered and active participation. At least 50% attendance of in contact lessons, active in discussions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lessons on editing and independent research on the Internet.

Student workload

Ismo’s contact hours with the students are 21 hours so he’ll be teaching three hours a day and the rest of the day you’ll work independently.
Week 46
Mon 14.11. at 15-18 Introduction to course and editing
Students' presentation: show a short clip (for example on YouTube, max 2 min) of a film or video editing you like, the clip should be taken from an artwork (contemporary art) Sari Tervaniemi and Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Tue 15.11. at 13-16 Introduction to editing with Final Cut X –software and an editing task, Ismo Torvinen, 30016
Wed 16.11. at 13-16 Introduction to editing with Final Cut X –software and an editing task, Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Thursday no teaching at all
Friday 18.11. editing independently video material shot by yourself(Ismo is not present)
Week 47
Mon 21.11. at 15-18 Editing of the short video material shot by yourself, Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Tue 22.11. at 13.-16 , Editing of the short video material shot by yourself, Ismo Torvinen, 30016
Wed 23.11. at 13-16 One-to-one Feedback of the edited video material - a first version for a video artwork max 3 minutes, Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Thu 24.11. 13-16 Final Feedback Sari and Ismo, 40015

Content scheduling

Ismo’s contact hours with the students are 21 hours so he’ll be teaching three hours a day and the rest of the day you’ll work independently.
Week 46
Mon 14.11. at 15-18 Introduction to course and editing
Students' presentation: show a short clip (for example on YouTube, max 2 min) of a film or video editing you like, the clip should be taken from an artwork (contemporary art) Sari Tervaniemi and Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Tue 15.11. at 13-16 Introduction to editing with Final Cut X –software and an editing task, Ismo Torvinen, 30016
Wed 16.11. at 13-16 Introduction to editing with Final Cut X –software and an editing task, Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Thursday no teaching at all
Friday 18.11. editing independently video material shot by yourself(Ismo is not present)
Week 47
Mon 21.11. at 15-18 Editing of the short video material shot by yourself, Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Tue 22.11. at 13.-16 , Editing of the short video material shot by yourself, Ismo Torvinen, 30016
Wed 23.11. at 13-16 One-to-one Feedback of the edited video material - a first version for a video artwork max 3 minutes, Ismo Torvinen, 40015
Thu 24.11. 13-16 Final Feedback Sari and Ismo, 40015

Further information

Fluent spoken and written enlish as well as deep interest for contemporary art and critical thinking.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The course is not passed. The student was not present in contact lessons and did not deliver the tasks.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

1-2
All tasks delivered and active participation. At least 50% attendance of in contact lessons, active in discussions.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

3-4 Good
Good quality in all tasks, all tasks delivered, active participation.
At least 80 % attendance in contact lessons. Student is able to edit a short video work. Student shows that they have knowledge in the area of the subject of the courses and that they have a good over all view of the context. Student is able to use basic determinations and vocabulary of the subject. Sthe project has been made successfully.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

5 Excellent
At least 80 % attendance on contact lessons, an excellent video project. Student can articulate their visions and opinions with a clear structure and in fluent English. Student shows that they have an excellent knowledge in the area of the subject of the course and that they have a good over all view of the contemporary art context. Student uses fluently determinations and vocabulary of the subject. Student knows principles and practices of editing and Final Cut Pro X. The artistic project made in the course shows profound thinking and the expression is finessed in detail.