Independent Film and Video: Curatorial Practice and Presentation

Introduction to all aspects of researching, curating, promoting and presenting public programs of independent film and video art. Research on and participation in seminar discussions, presentations, and readings pertaining to the field prior to developing a curatorial theme or framework for a screening series, festival and/or gallery exhibition. Once determined, students preview works from the collections of international film and video art distributors, resulting in a curated program of works to be presented publicly at the close of the semester. In addition to programming, students are responsible for writing curatorial program descriptions, film and video synopses, and designing program brochures, posters, and websites. Through this process, students are exposed to contemporary trends in the field of independent film and video art while developing skills in graphic design, comparative analysis, writing about art and media, and presenting challenging work to a captive audience.