assignment 2:

Filmic Autotopia

Is there a way to combine a radical critique with a constructive program of action?

Problem 2 calls for a film, a celluloid/digital precursor to applied research. The subject of the film is Detroit, or more accurately, stereotypes, preconceptions, misperceptions you have of Detroit, a sort of impressionistic view from afar. Divide into small groups (2 or 3) and prepare a film/video of 3-5 minutes in length. The genre is open: it may be narrative, anti-plot, pseudo-documentary, mythic, epic, sci-fi, animated, etc. In addition, as a studio, prepare an opener of +/-20 seconds, a +/-5 second intro to each film, and a +/-20 second conclusion. The formats must be consistent, smooth, seamless, windows & mac compatible, and loaded on a DVD ready for presentation on March 21st.