Perspectives: Dancing With the Machine is an intensive studio course exploring the breadth and depth of dance and technology. Students will learn advanced post-production, motion capture, and video recording techniques, and be introduced to historical examples of dancing with early modes of technology as well as to contemporary cutting-edge works. Class sessions will include viewings of dance works, technical demonstrations, group discussions, and conversations with practitioners in the field. Readings and screenings will examine the relationship between dance, technology, contemporary art, and popular culture. Students will learn how to use the 3D motion capture studio and record live dance performances. Software will include Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve. Through weekly exercises and a final independent project, students will learn to work collaboratively and develop a distinct creative voice. The course will culminate with a final dance video project, to be screened at the end of the semester. Previous experience in Adobe Premiere Pro software is required. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed ARST 286, ARST 386, DDC 108, or DDC 448. All students must be concurrently enrolled in the virtual production lab which meets Fridays 1:20 p.m.-2:50 p.m. in DDC 100. |