ASSESSMENT: PRESENTED ON THURSDAY 16th/FRIDAY 17th FEBRUARY –
Week 29
EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT
For this project you will be working in groups of x3.
You will to each need to take a designated role on
this production -
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR, CAMERA/EDIT/SOUND
RECORDIST/EDITOR
The brief for this project
is to create a 5 MINUTE EXPERIMENTAL FILM
The starting
point for your work will be ONE of the following:
– A Single Object,
– A Single Word, or,
– A Single Poem
What is
Experimental Film and Video?
“[This type of] filmmaking is wilfully
non-conformist. In opposition to dominant, or mainstream, cinema, some
filmmakers set out to create films that challenge orthodox notions of what a
movie can show, and how it can show it. These filmmakers work independently
from the studio system and often they work alone. Their films are hard to
classify, but usually they are called ‘EXPERIMENTAL’ or ‘AVANT-GARDE’.
Experimental films are made for many reasons. The
filmmaker may wish to express personal experiences or viewpoints in ways which
would seem eccentric in a mainstream context.”
Bordwell,
David and Thompson, Kristin (2008) Film
Art: an Introduction 8th Edition. NY: McGraw Hill
There is much debate about what constitutes an experimental
film. Since the beginning of cinema, there has been experimentation with the
film form that deviates away from traditional notions of narrative and drama.
There is a rich body of experimental film using
techniques and approaches present in drama and documentary. However there are
also several other approaches that include:
– Non-linear structure – a film that does not take
an expected approach to linear narrative
– Personal View – these works are often
made solely by one person and their subjective view
– Pure Abstraction – film focusing on sound, shape,
colour, tone, light rather than filmed reality
– Structural –
making films via a system or set of rules and focusing on the formal properties
of film, rather than representation
Some artists working in experimental film and video
include:
Georges Méliès; Man Ray; Hans Richter; Fernand Léger; Luis
Bunuel; Oskar Fischinger; Len Lye; Norman McLaren; Maya Deren; Kenneth Anger; Jean-Luc
Godard; Chris Marker; Peter Kubelka; Michael Smow; Malcolm Le Grice; Derek
Jarman; Nam Jume Paik; Clio Barnard; John Smith; Jane & Louise Wilson;
Douglas Gordon
YOU NEED TO
RESEARCH INTO THE RICH AREA OF EXPERIMENTAL FILM AND VIDEO BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT
TO MAKE YOUR WORK. WE EXPECT YOU TO ANALYSE AT LEAST TWO EXPERIMENTAL FILMS AS
PART OF THIS RESEARCH & GIVE EVIDENCE OF THIS AND THAT YOU HAVE ENGAGED
WITH THE HANDOUT ON YOUR RESEARCH BLOG .
Links:
PROJECT
RESEARCH AND PREPARATION
Think
carefully about your chosen approach and research works using this style.
Some points to think about:
–What
does the Object, Word or Poem look like?
–How
will you use colour or tone in the work?
–How
will movement or stillness in the work be approached?
–How
will you use the camera in your work – is it static or fluid?
–How
will you compose and frame shots for the work?
–Consider
creative uses of sets, locations and available light
(you
are not allowed to loan lighting kits at this stage, however this project is an
opportunity to explore the potential of available light e.g. natural light and
household lighting, torches and mobiles etc)
–What
does the Object, Word or Poem make you think of and evoke?
–Think
about a viewer’s subjective response to your approach – what do you want them
to think, hear and feel?
–Will
you include an emotive element to the film?
–Think
about the rhythm, tempo and pace of the work – in relation to imagery and
sound?
–How
are you going to use sound with image?
Remember
to plan your work – experimental film and video still needs careful planning,
organisation and a thorough considered approach.
RESEARCH BLOG (see page 6. of your module guide)
Throughout this semester, you should have been keeping an INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH BLOG
Your research blog should
include:
- analysis of two experimental films relating to your project
- reflection and analysis of the handout provided
- reflection on your practice
- project and ideas development
- project planning e.g mind maps, treatments, sound plans/maps,
recording lists, audio timeline, storyboards, shot-lists, camera and sound logs, edit planning and
timelines, call sheets, schedules etc.
- analysis of films and sound works shown/played in class as well as
in self directed time
- external sources and influences e.g. imagery, printed screen grabs,
exhibition material, references to materials on the reading list etc.
- any other materials, found or self-generated such as sketches,
storyboards, own photography, snippets of transcribed dialogue etc.
GET
YOUR IDEA EARLY
Be sure to start your project as soon as possible
and start developing your ideas in your research blog: mind-maps; storyboards; schedules;
equipment lists; sound plans/maps; recording lists; audio timeline; think about
possible cast if needed. Start watching, listening and reading relevant works
that might inspire and inform the development of your idea.
Make sure you plan all stages of your project
allowing enough time for technical and creative problems along with post
production.
SELF–ASSEMENT MARK SHEET (see page 6. of your module guide)
As outlined in your module
guide - you will be required to hand in a SELF
ASSESSMENT MARK SHEET reflecting on your marks for this project.
PRESENTATION + PRESENTATION FORMATS
Each group of students will
give a 5 minute critical presentation
of their work.
You will be expected to
introduce and present your finished work to your tutors in front of your group.
We will expect you to give an explanation of what you aspired to achieve within
the work, and critically analyse if this was achieved successfully. You should
be able to look at your work and assess its strengths and weaknesses, highlight
the creative and cultural influences that have influenced or inspired the work
and pinpoint lessons learnt and technical skills acquired through making the
work. To assist in this you should be aware of the importance that your
research blog has in this process and how it will contribute to easing your
public explanation.
It is important that you each
clearly describe your individual contribution and the role you undertook ont
his project
Detailed information about how you can format your work for submission
is available on blackboard.
SUBMISSION
The following must be handed in, in the
presentation session on:
THURS 13TH & FRI 14TH FEBRUARY
– EXPERIMENTAL project
–
x1 playable DVD (made in DVD Studio Pro or similar), PLUS
–
x1 DVD with High Quality Quicktime file of finished project
– Your RESEARCH
BLOG
– Your completed
SELF-ASSESSMENT MARK SHEET
ASSESSMENT
The marking criteria and
assessment mark sheet for this project is available to download from the module
Blackboard site. Following the presentation, your submission items will be
taken away for assessment.
Your work will be assessed
by your tutors. You will receive verbal feedback on the presentation day and
written feedback 3-4 weeks after the work has been handed in you will have a
follow up tutorial to discuss your marks. Your will also receive written
feedback from your peers
Your work will be returned
to you via Sheaf Reception along with your mark and written feedback from your
tutors.
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