Time-based media (film, animation, etc.)
Time-based media (film, animation, etc.)
Understanding Time-Based Media
What is Time-Based Media?
- Grasp time-based media, which are artworks that have duration and are dependent on technology to be experienced.
- Highlight key forms of time-based media such as film, animation, video, audio, and digital formats.
- Appreciate that time-based media are unique in their characteristic intersection of time, space, and motion.
Characteristics and Features of Time-Based Media
- Understand different features and elements of time-based media like sequences, frames, speed, sound, and narrative structure.
- Learn the importance of timing and pacing in creating flow and rhythm in time-based media.
- Acknowledge the substantial role that editing plays in creating the final form of a time-based artwork.
Working with Time-Based Media
Creating Time-Based Artworks
- Familiarise with the process of creating a time-based artwork, from conceptualisation and sketching out ideas to production and final editing.
- Recognise the importance of storyboarding as a tool for planning and visualising the structure and flow of the artwork.
- Understand the role of technological tools and software in creating and editing time-based media.
Role of Time-Based Media in Visual Communication
- Learn how time-based media can effectively convey ideas, emotions, and messages over a span of time.
- Recognise the power of time-based media in storytelling and creating immersive experiences that engage the audience.
- Understand how time-based media can interact with and alter the perception of space, creating a dynamic spatial-temporal relationship.
Critical Thinking and Ethical Considerations
Analysing Time-Based Artworks
- Develop skills in critically analysing time-based artworks: considering elements like purpose, context, timing, narrative flow, use of audio-visual elements, and editing techniques.
- Grasp the concept of interpretation in time-based media and how the artist’s intent and the viewer’s perspective may differ.
Ethical Considerations in Time-Based Media
- Emphasis on copyright laws and respecting original works when creating or modifying time-based media.
- Understanding the potential impact of time-based media on audiences, considering issues like cultural sensitivity, appropriateness of content, and inclusion of diverse perspectives.
- Highlight the importance of authenticity and truthfulness when representing real-life events or individuals in time-based media.