Symposium: Issues in RTVF (398-0-23)

Topic

Resonant Histories

Instructors

David Chavannes

Meeting Info

Frances Searle 1111 SoundTank: Wed 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

In this project-based workshop, students develop original audiovisual or sound arts works that tell a story about the past. Each student pursues a creative process tailored to their curiosities. By creating original archival or oral historical projects, students learn: 1) how to use their creative practice to ask and answer questions about the past; and 2) the research, communication, and project management skills required to successfully execute a complex creative project.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will demonstrate their ability to: 1) Formulate a historical inquiry; 2) Critically interpret primary and secondary sources; 3) Plan, manage, and execute a historical audiovisual or sound arts project.

Teaching Method

Seminar

Evaluation Method

Project, final
Quizzes
Writing assignments

Class Materials (Required)

1. A computing device to access course materials on Canvas and to conduct research in online databases
2. Access to student's choice of relevant software needed for recording and editing the final project