Understanding Moving Image Art
Understanding Moving Image Art
Exploring Moving Image Art
- Grasp that moving image art includes animation, film, and video art.
- Understand the mechanics of moving images, such as frames per second, pans, zooms, and cuts.
- Appreciate the roles of sound and editing in moving image art, as well as the role of narrative structure.
- Recognise the importance of pace and rhythm in moving image work.
- Identify the multiple genres within moving image art such as documentary, abstract, experimental, and narrative.
Working with Technology in Art
- Get comfortable with technical skills including camera work, sound recording, and editing software.
- Understand that different devices from mobile phones to professional cameras can be used to capture material.
- Familiarise with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro for editing.
- Learn about different forms of animation techniques including stop motion, 2D, and 3D animation.
Understanding Context in Motion Art
- Appreciate the historical context of moving image art, from early cinema to contemporary video installations.
- Engage with the work of practicing artists, historic and contemporary, in the field of moving image art.
- Learn about influential figures in the development of the art form such as the Lumière Brothers, Man Ray, and Bill Viola.
- Consider how wider social, political, and cultural themes impact the creation and interpretation of moving image art.
Planning and Creating Personal Moving Image Project
- Establish a concept or theme based on personal interest and research.
- Storyboard initial thoughts and ideas to guide your creative process.
- Capture and edit footage, being mindful of narrative structure, pace, and effects.
- Maintain a logbook to document your ideas, trials, progress and reflection.
Evaluating Your Moving Image Art
- Conduct a self-evaluation identifying successful aspects and areas that could be developed further.
- Consider the meaning and emotional impact of your moving image art piece.
- Analyse the effectiveness of your techniques, pace, narrative structure, and how they contributed to the final work.
- Compare and contrast your work with established moving image artists to understand the position of your work within a larger context.