>From slickly produced entertainment to the Rodney King video,
media is a large part of the landscape of contemporary culture -
art is no exception.  In the early 60's artists began
experimenting with video as equipment became cheaper, more
portable, and more accessible.  Today video is even going digital
as media and computers begin to merge.  Along the way artists'
explorations of video as an artform has taken a variety of
primarily narrative forms that also include experimentation with
installation, performance, and interactivity.

This production course involves experimentation with analog and
digital video art production.  It covers use of 1/2" and hi 8
video equipment, "cuts-only" analog video editing, and digital
editing (some small QuickTime movies and some full-frame video).
It also examines some of the historical and contemporary artistic
exploration in this medium.  Some knowledge of photography
(cameras and lighting) and/or computers is recommended although
not required.