RTF 331Q Non-Linear Narrative-W

Unique No. 07145

Faculty: Krukowski

Class Time: M 1-4P

Room: Studio 4B (CMB 4.110)

Lab Time: M 1-4P

Room: Studio 4B (CMB 4.110)

Writing Comp: Yes

Comm/Culture Req: No

Closing Limit: 15

Cross-listed: RTF 393Q

Prerequisites

For RTF majors, the following coursework, with a grade of at least C in each course: RTF 305, 319 or demonstrated equivalent experience, and 6 additional semester hours of coursework chosen from RTF 309, 314, 316, 317, or 318. Non-RTF majors are welcome in this class.

All incoming students should have some familiarity with website design and production, an understanding of basic video techniques (shooting, importing, editing, exporting), a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, some prior art | design | photography experience.

Consent requirements

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via the online registration system to all RTF majors, and some seats are reserved for non-RTF majors.

First class day policy

Students must attend the first class day or be dropped from the class.

Course description

This studio is a course in experimental writing techniques and production. Texts are being redefined by technologies that challenge their architecture (physical and linguistic structure), appearance (design, texture, layout), content (word, image, meaning, reference), function (education, entertainment), and distribution (print, electronic, activist). Shifting ideas and practices around and about texts are not only influenced by technological advances, but also by historical and theoretical preoccupations that gain or lose ground with the rhythms of time. In this course we will study the landscapes of textual transformation and make projects that reflect and extend it cinematically. Students should anticipate costs [totaling approximately $200-300] for art and/or tech supplies and a course reader.