Short Subject: Documentary Video

Catalog description

Students investigate documentary video as an art form with close attention to the aesthetic as well as the informational content. Emphasizes the intersection between standard documentary modes and experimental video art. Researches and discusses contemporary and historical materials in both documentary and video art. Emphasizes concept and content development in preparation for the production and post-production of an 8-10 minute documentary video art work by each student. Each student's documentary video art work is archived on the 'ASU Documentary Video Art' Vimeo account that is viewable by the public. Each student produces a 4-minute excerpt of the longer 8-10 minute documentary for purposes of screening it at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.