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.