Syllabus

Visual Language II SF 186 Lyssa Palu-ay
Massachusetts College of Art lhpaluay@hotmailcom 3 credits Spring 2007 617.879.7782
Office Hours: Tues. 2:30-3:30 South 3rd floor

Course Description:
This course introduces and develops concepts and ideas related to time based media. Research methods, vocabulary related to elements and aspects of time, presentation and creative skills will be developed as well independent inquiry into a topic of personal interest. Analysis and development of project ideas is explored through writing, individual and group meetings as well as time management skills. Students will be expected to translate conceptual ideas through the use of the video and digital camera and elements of sound and other methods that express time.

Course Content:
-Time Based Media (Video, Photography & Sound)
-Historical and Cultural Context of time based expression
-Project Development: idea generating, content development, research skills, time management
-Expanding use of technology, media and material
-Building on Concepts from Visual Language I

Course Requirements:
1-Research
a. Historical and Cultural context of time
b. Artist Research-Presentation
c. Vocabulary-Analyzed and Explored-Presentation
2. Project -Response to Research
3- Sources Identified:
a. Sequence Project
b. Sound Project
4-Independent Time Based Project

**Blog-A blog solely designated for this course will document notes, sketches, photos, timelines and progress throughout the semester. Blog will be checked periodically.***

Grading Procedure:
Class Attendance is a crucial part of your final grade. Sign in before every class and if you are late write the time you arrived next to your name. Two absences mean you have attended 85% of the class; three absences are grounds for failure. Excessive lateness or leaving class early are also factors that will affect your grade. If you cannot attend class call or e-mail to let me know. Medical excuses will be required.

Your grade will be determined by class attendance, assignments completed, participation in class, improvement and grasp of materials and ideas presented as well as overall craftsmanship and content of work.

A Pass, No Pass, or Honors grade will be assigned to your completed body of work at the end of the semester. Honors will be given if the work is exceptional consistently throughout the semester (work beyond expectations for every assignment, consistent attendance and class participation). If you receive an incomplete it is up to you to make arrangements to contact me and make up the work or extra work in order to pass the class.


Required Text: Launching The Imagination Chapter 12 Handouts

Studio Foundation Resources:
Computer Labs
Mini Disc Recorders, Microphones
Media cart: computer projector, computer, speakers
Slide projectors, VCR and TV monitor
Tripods
Installation space (limited)

Supplies:
Portable Hard Drive

**Supplies dependant on independent projects.**


The above information is subject to change.