2012 Fall Classes
THEA 282 - Digital Video Production
Taught by Steve Kolbe - Johnny Carson School of Theater and Film
M/W 2:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
No prerequisite
This course is an introduction to digital video production. The student will learn basic camera, sound and lighting techniques, as well as elementary story structure. Students will learn concepts of shot composition, shot sequences, movement, pacing and timing. They will also learn the basics of preproduction, production and postproduction. Participants will develop many basic production skills and will be introduced to conceptualizing, planning, storyboarding, directing and editing. Students will be introduced to Digital Non-Linear Editing (DNLE). Students will also learn about traditional and new distribution possibilities, including delivery to large screen, mobile devices and the internet.
While technical proficiency is important to any aspiring digital visual storyteller, even more important is the ability to express ideas clearly and creatively. Students are expected to push their creativity to develop original stories that can be expressed visually and in a short format.
For more information or to register, contact: Prof. Steve Kolbe, skolbe2@unl.edu
MUSC 398 - Film Scoring and Creative Sound Design
Taught by Damon Lee - School of Music
T/R 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
No prerequisite
An exploration of the craft and art of scoring for visual media through practice, analysis and discussion. We will develop creative and technical skills in audio editing and music composition for synchronization to picture.
For more information or to register, contact: Prof. Damon Lee, dlee8@unl.edu
ARTS 298 - Special Topics in Studio Art: Digital Drawing
Taught by Jeff Thompson - Department of Art and Art History
M/W 11:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
No prerequisite
While tools like photography and email are invaluable for all creative fields, drawing is still able to capture and convey ideas with a clarity that other media cannot. Even in highly technical fields, drawing is still favored because of the possibility to edit the information being displayed for the clearest possible image. In this class, we will examine drawing using digital tools. Starting from the basics that mirror a traditional drawing class, we will cover gesture, contour, measuring/proportion, and value using Adobe Photoshop and Wacom tablets. As the semester progresses, we will turn to experimental tools such as data visualization, scientific drawing, and others to construct new, innovative forms using digital technologies. This class assumes no prior drawing experience.
For more information or to register, contact: Prof. Jeff Thompson, jthompson9@unl.edu
The Digital Arts Initiative is spearheaded by the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and is a collaborative effort among faculty from the Department of Art and Art History, the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, and the School of Music to provide interested students from all majors hands-on experience applying current technology to the arts.
Students at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln interested in the potential of collaboration with their peers in art, music, theatre, film, computer science, and related areas may also enjoy a focused study in digital arts. By expanding the student’s understanding of the application of technology in the arts, the Digital Arts Initiative will enhance the student’s creative options within their major. These elective classes will bring together students from various disciplines to share their unique perspectives. Faculty members include professionals who are committed to helping students achieve their full artistic and technical potential. Standards are rigorous, and expectations are high.