check regularly —> updated: 4/18/24 @ 5:37 pm

Thursday, 3/14 — West Lab

• introductions!

• course_syllabus pdf

• Foundations_lockers doc

• section_00:

  • lecture_00: computer_basics iCloud (can be reviewed with presenter notes)

  • vocab_00: computer basics pdf

  • Mac OS demo

  • data management

• section_01:

  • exercise_01: Premiere Pro, part-I

Assignments:

• review the syllabus

• THINGS TO BUY:

  • 8.5x11 multi-media, blank-page sketchbook (supports markers)

  • black and gray permanent markers in varying sizes. at least 4 total

• vocab_00: READ and research topics that you’re interested in—take notes.

• exercise_01 due Friday, 3/15 Thursday, 3/21 (by 11:59pm) to the class OneDrive

Friday, 3/15

• CLASS CANCELLED

• Assignments:

• reminder to buy a sketchbook and markers (see above^ for suggestions):

• watch video_01: Pipilotti Rist and complete response_01 by this Monday, 3/18.

• assignment_01:

  • start collecting/shooting video to use as inspiration and possibly for integrating into your project.

Thursday, 3/21 — West Lab

• lecture_01: video_art iCloud (can be reviewed with presenter notes)

• exercise_01: Premiere Pro, part-II

• vocab_01: moving_image

• assignment_01:

  • discussion

  • work session

Assignments:

• exercise_01 due to the class OneDrive, today (meaning by 11:59pm)

• assignment_01

  • start/continue working

  • review vocab_01

  • remember to use your sketchbook to visualize some ideas

Friday, 3/23 — East Lab

• assignment_01:

  • work session

  • small groups class activity

Assignments:

• assignment_01:

  • due to the class OneDrive by Wednesday, 3/27 (meaning by 11:59pm)

  • we will review exports next class

• bring headphones to all remaining classes

Thursday, 3/28 — West Lab

• assignment_01: review submissions

• exercise_02: Audition

Assignments:

• watch Sisters with Transistors – library login required

  • submit response_02 by Monday, 4/1

• complete exercise_02 and submit to the class OneDrive by tomorrow, 3/29

Friday, 3/29 — East Lab

• CLASS CANCELLED

Assignments:

• watch Sisters with Transistors – library login required and submit response_02 by Monday, 4/1

• complete exercise_02 and submit to the class OneDrive by the end of the day Thursday, 4/4

• assignment_02:

  • use your sketchbook to map out some edits and journal concepts

  • start working on your assignment in the lab through Wednesday, 4/3

Thursday, 4/4 — West Lab

• lecture_02: digital_audio iCloud (can be reviewed with presenter notes)

  • vocab_02: digital audio

• assignment_02:

  • introduction

  • audio recorder(s): demo & collection activity

• work session

Assignments:

• review vocab_02

• assignment_02:

  • review assignment requirements before submitting

  • due to the class OneDrive by Monday, 4/8 Wednesday, 4/10

Friday, 4/5 — East Lab

• assignment_02:

  • work session

Assignments:

• assignment_02:

  • due to the class OneDrive by Monday, 4/8 Wednesday, 4/10

• watch video_03: The_Vasulka_Effect and submit response_03 by Wednesday, 4/10 Sunday, 4/14

• final_project:

  • sketch/storyboard concepts

    • review in groups on Friday, 4/12 (see page for requirements)

Thursday, 4/11 — West Lab

• assignment_02: review submissions

• final_project: transmutations

  • introduction

• exercise_03: After Effects

Assignments:

• finish exercise_03 and submit to the class OneDrive by the end of the day today

• watch video_03: The_Vasulka_Effect and submit response_03 by Sunday, 4/14

• final_project:

  • sketch out storyboards (see page for requirements)

    • review in small groups during class tomorrow

Friday, 4/12 — East Lab

• lecture_03: motion_graphics iCloud (can be reviewed with presenter notes)

  • vocab_03: motion_graphics

• final_project:

  • work session

Assignments:

• final_project:

  • in-progress draft submitted to the class OneDrive by Thursday, 4/18

  • due 4/17 4/24

• sketchbook to the class OneDrive by Wednesday, 4/17

• review vocab_03

• watch video_03: The_Vasulka_Effect and submit response_03 by Sunday, 4/14

• EXTRA CREDIT — prepare/plan for Open Screening on 4/18/24

  • attend to invest in forming a community within expanded media

  • invite friends or classmates (now, as to better plan for it)

  • it is open to the public, so anyone can come, with or without work

  • plan to bring some food and or drinks! It is much more fun if everyone contributes

  • I will give extra credit for attending, more for bringing food, and more for showing work.

    • work can be ANY time-based media, and it does not need to be finished work.

Thursday, 4/18 — West Lab

• final_project:

  • review requirements

  • work session

Assignments:

• submit a folder of sketchbook images to the class OneDrive by the end of the day Monday, 4/22

• final_project:

  • draft (mp4 export) submitted to the class OneDrive by today, 4/18

  • due 4/17 4/24

• Open Screening:

  • extra credit that scales: attending–> +bringing food–> ++screening work.

  • 6:30-8:30pm in the McGee Audio Studio

  • come bring some friends and show some work for some extra credit.

    • can be ANY audio/video, including recorded performances, unpolished experiments, etc. Just bring a drive with the work that you want to show

    • This community-building event will help you become more successful as you go on with your time here at Alfred (even if you do not continue within Expanded Media).

  • A potluck will be taking place for all those who attend, and bring a dish to pass

Friday, 4/19 — East Lab

• critiques of in-progress projects

  • guests welcome

  • presentation of work required

  • delivering feedback to peers’ work required

• special video presentations for your first-year show can be assisted by Bernard if addressed by today

Assignments:

• attend your assigned cleanup of foundations next week

• plan for your first year show

• final_project

  • due 4/24

  • review the final_project requirements now and again before submission

• submit a folder of sketchbook images to the class OneDrive by 4/18 Monday, 4/22

Thursday, 4/25

• foundations cleanup and show installation - see your Foundations schedule for full details

Friday, 4/26

• foundations cleanup and show installation - see your Foundations schedule for full details

Saturday, 4/27

• First Year Foundations Show, 2:00–6:00 pm