Devices of Illusion

Course available by Permission of Instructor
only.
This is a hands-on course in which students
adapt, modify, reconfigure and boulderise optical
and mechanical devices, creating mysterious
machines for recording the ephemeral. Projects
include but are not restricted to the creation of
stereographic images and anamorphic distortions,
dissection of cameras and projection of ghostly
illusions. Our investigations will be
supplemented by historical lectures, technical
demonstrations and philosophical discussions
concerning the extraordinary aesthetic
possibilities of perceived motion and space.
Students will create projects using still and
motion picture film.