FILM 2230 Video Art
This course introduces video as a medium for artistic expression and conceptual inquiry. Hands-on instruction in camera composition, lighting, sound, and editing allows students to produce individual projects which explore a range of approaches and strategies including experimental, animation, and installation. Recent and historical trends in the medium are covered through the viewing of work by media artists since 1965.
Course overview
- Department
- Film
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- ARTS1163 Intro to Digital Photography is highly recommended to this course.
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.03 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.12 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Georgie Friedman | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 10 |
| Fall 2025 | Georgie Friedman | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 4 |
| Spring 2025 | Georgie Friedman | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 5 of 5 |
| Fall 2024 | Georgie Friedman | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 6 of 7 |
| Spring 2024 | Jenifer Friedman | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 3 of 8 |
| Fall 2023 | Jenifer Friedman | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 of 9 |
| Spring 2023 | Jenifer Friedman | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 7–9 hrs/week | 9 of 11 |
| Fall 2022 | Jenifer Friedman | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 7 |
| Spring 2022 | Jenifer Friedman | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 11 |
| Fall 2021 | Jenifer Friedman | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 7–9 hrs/week | 2 of 8 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01