The basis of my capstone is to make a narrative film. The story I am in the process of writing is a modern take on film noir, with resemblance to movies like Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two smoking barrels. The length of the movie will probably be around the 20-30 minute mark, but I'm not trying to constrain myself to a time frame, if it ends up being longer then I'll welcome the long nights.
4 components I am searching for in a mentor are someone that has worked in the field, someone that will tell me something I want to do won't work and can back it up, someone that can give me a decent amount of one on one time, and someone that understands my vision.
Three potential mentors that would fit my profile are Thomas Lewis, Susan Tennant, and Edgar Huang. They are the faculty that do most of the video in MAS. They could all bring different aspects of their divisions of video to my capstone. Each one of them has their own style and their focus of what video is and what it should be used for. I'm interested in working with Thomas because he has narrative film experience and I'm interested in working with Susan or Edgar because they could give me a different perspective than someone that may have been in the industry of narrative filming.
INTERVIEWS:
Thomas Lewis
Area of expertise
My area of expertise is video production. My particular interest is image acquisition, both with regard to camera and lighting. As far as video production is concerned, I have extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of production/post-production in both documentary and narrative.
What are your expectations of a capstone student?
My expectations are that students choose a project that is both technically and conceptually challenging. The capstone is a project that embodies the culmination of the learning experience and must demonstrate, not only a thorough technical knowledge, but also a creative and original application of skills as exhibited in a sophisticated and conceptually solid approach to the subject.
In the process of working on the Capstone, students should be prepared to delve deeply into the subject of their project with an attitude that will open them to various technical and conceptual possibilities with regard to how a subject is represented and/or information conveyed. After the groundwork of subject and approach is established, capstone students should be prepared to dedicate countless hours of hard work. Ideally this dedication will result in a project that surpasses the initial expectations of both student and mentor.
What is your general availability for mentoring next semester?
I teach a four course load and typically have several capstone/independent study students. This leaves me with somewhat limited availability.
Do you have any project types you are not interested in working with?
I am interested in working with most types of video production: Documentary, Narrative, Installation, and Animation. I will not accept certain genres of narrative such as horror or zombie movies. And l do not consider a music video to be a sufficient capstone project.
Do you have any thoughts on who would be a good secondary mentor?
Both Susan Tenant and Edgar Huang teach video production.
Anything else you might want to add
I am interested in working with students who are intensely passionate about their capstone; students who will eat, drink and sleep their capstones; students who have high expectations of themselves and will not rest until their capstone is the fullest representation of the best of their abilities.
Susan Tennant
What is my area of expertise?
documentation of cultural heritage, documentary video production, sculpture and physical object assemblage
What are your expectations of a capstone student?
to finish the project as professionally as possible, Meet all deadlines and be committed to their capstone.
Are you available for mentoring next semester? Yes
Are there any project types besides music videos that you are not interested in working with?
I prefer documentary over features. I cant program but I can work on the front end of interaction design projects. I also dont consider trailers as a capstone merited project
Do you have any recommendations for a secondary mentor?
someone who is not in the direct media but knowledgeable about the way the media is used.
Anything else you might want to add?
its good that you are working through these logistics prior to your capstone semester. Good luck
Edgar Huang
>> What is your area of expertise?
> 1. video streaming
> 2. video production and editing
> 3. motion graphics production
> 4. Web design
> 5. graphic design
> 6. layout design
> 7. empirical research
>> What are your expectations for a capstone student?
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> Memo of Understanding
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> for Taking Dr. Edgar Huang’s
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> N490 Independent Study
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> N499 Capstone Experience
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> N506 Thesis/Project
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> N553 Independent Study in New Media
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> I understand that
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> 1. I should have a clear project idea before I approach Dr. Huang for supervising and advising in one of the courses listed above;
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> 2. I must submit a responsible proposal at latest by the end of the first week of the semester;
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> 3. I cannot start my work without Dr. Huang’s approval;
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> 4. I need to talk to Dr. Huang about my work progress via email, by phone or in person at least once a week during the semester;
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> 5. I will show and tell instead of just telling about my work progress so that Dr. Huang’s guidance and supervision can be meaningfully applied to my work;
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> 6. I need to closely follow my self-defined schedule and that all modifications to the schedule must be agreed upon by Dr. Huang;
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> 7. I cannot change to a completely different plan or drastically change my current plan eight weeks into the semester. If I do, I will get an F as my course grade;
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> 8. I will have to drop the course if I am three or more weeks behind my schedule or if I have not communicated with Dr. Huang for 21 natural days;
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> 9. any unexplained or unjustified delay during the semester will carry negative grading ramification, and
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> 10. I will jeopardize my grade if I do not follow this memo of understanding.
Student signature: ___________________________________________
What is your general availability for mentoring next semester?
For now, I have openings.
Do you have any project types you are not interested in working with?
trailers, a project without a clear client in mind
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