faculty

Mark Millstein

Professor

Art & Design

Contact

508-999-8551

508-910-6997

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College of Visual & Performing Arts 353A

Teaching

Programs

Teaching

Courses

History of animation and experimental film. Through weekly screenings (and 3 of 4 required evening events), students study poetic, surrealist, structuralist and groundbreaking film (from Vertov to Michael Snow) and animation (from early Mickey Mouse to the Quay Brothers claymations to contemporary computer generated imagery). Students investigate the intersections between race, gender, technology, politics, commercialism and personal expression.

History of animation and experimental film. Through weekly screenings (and 3 of 4 required evening events), students study poetic, surrealist, structuralist and groundbreaking film (from Vertov to Michael Snow) and animation (from early Mickey Mouse to the Quay Brothers claymations to contemporary computer generated imagery). Students investigate the intersections between race, gender, technology, politics, commercialism and personal expression.

The preparation of a body of conceptually focused, original, and innovative visual work for exhibition or presentation. Graded A-F.

The completion of the written thesis, a verbal explanation of the visual thesis which includes research of sources and a discussion of pertinent aesthetic issues, materials, and processes. Graded A-F.

The major studios involve intensive work and research in the student's area of concentration. Students investigate the aesthetic, conceptual, technical, and structural properties of chosen media through an individualized study program developed under the guidance of their major advisors. Through questioning and experimentation, students are expected to consolidate technique with the development of strong, expressive ideas. Informal critiques and individualized discussions are scheduled.

Continuation of major and elective studios.

Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline's course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.

Production planning, storytelling, storyboarding, and story presentation methods. Includes an introduction to film language and technical skills for time-based media construction.

Production planning, storytelling, storyboarding, and story presentation methods. Includes an introduction to film language and technical skills for time-based media construction.

Production planning, storytelling, storyboarding, and story presentation methods. Includes an introduction to film language and technical skills for time-based media construction.