We will examine such subjects as cultural and physical displacement, resource depletion, environmental crisis, and the simulation of nature that surrounds us. The course structure will consist of daily readings and studio production accompanied by an evening show of videotapes. There will be outings to a number of sites of interest and several rigorous hikes. The primary medium for the course is video. No prior experience with video is required.
All work is produced on non-linear digital editors, computers.
The course will have as its main objective the production of a group videotape, the production of an individual work, and familiarity with a collection of readings that shape the experience of the workshop. Tools used will be audio and video recorders, Polaroid photography, drawing, and materials and processes that are specific to the individual work of each participant. Students are encouraged to think in advance and bring any other tools they deem appropriate. See instructor for further details.