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Valerie Campbell - Time-Based Art

A contemporary depiction of the Crucifixion and American evangelical singers form the subject matters for time-based art student Valerie Campbell's contribution at this year's degree show. 21-year-old Valerie's Crucifixion installation features film footage of blood and water flowing up and down against a black background with the movement slowed to give an impression of breathing.

A crashing splash after the "breathing" represents death which is then followed with the upward flow back into the air, created by reversing the footage, symbolising the Resurrection. "It is a reaction against the kind of religious art where the depictions of Christ are quite crude and at the other end of the spectrum, quite cheesy," explained Valerie. The final year student's main installation also has a religious element but takes a much more light-hearted approach with its use of video clips of an evangelical choir from the 1980s.

Using projectors and two blank walls Valerie highlights the kitsch effect of the choir's appearance and the credibility gap how they appear and the message of the hymns they are singing.

"I have taken short sections of real time when the singers are holding a note and reversed and repeated it to emphasise their robotic and inhuman presence," said Valerie. "I am interested in the fake quality that the singers hold and have played with the notion that they are more creepy than inviting." Valerie, who is originally from Balfron near Glasgow, is hoping to pursue her interest in art after graduation but first plans to work at children's camp Teen Ranch near Inchture.

Catherine-Anne Lee - Time-Based Art

Cause and effect and the natural rhythm of sounds are explored in a fascinating installation by Time Based Art student Catherine-Anne Lee. Catherine's project, Sonorous Form, allows visitors to this year's degree show to participate by stepping on a platform and watching the patterns made by the sound of the steps processed through water and projected onto a wall.

The 22-year-old from Coleraine in Northern Ireland used her interest in natural patterns and the idea of visualising sound to come up with the idea for the project. She was also motivated by her interest in environmental issues.

"I wanted to create a place where people could experience the physical effects of their movements," she explained. "As we live, move and breathe we are constantly moving energy, a movement which is often invisible. This installation aims to highlight the relationship we have with our environment, bys visualising the sound of the viewer in space." "When they step on the platform contact microphones pick up their sound, which is fed into the computer, processed and played through the water. The patterns made by the sound waves passing through the water are reflected onto the wall."

A second part of Catherine's project features television monitors each displaying visual abstractions created by the sound of notes played on a cello, through the water. "In our society we are stimulated, predominantly, by visual information and so I wanted to explore sound as a medium," said Catherine. "I wanted to investigate the movements of sound as a physical force. By experiencing things through other sensory modes it can create a new understanding." After graduation Catherine plans to join the technical team at DCA and continue working as a sound recordist with local documentary makers Timeline.

James Law - Animation

A powerful, contemporary portrayal of the famous bible story of David and Goliath will be on show at this year’s degree show. Created by animation student James Law the three-and-a-half minute film aims to offer a fresh perspective on the ancient tale and make it more accessible to a wider audience.

James (23), who is originally from Hillsborough in Northern Ireland, was inspired by his faith and his view that Christianity suffers from public misconceptions.

"There is a view that Christianity is all about rules but it is really about freedom," he said. "I wanted to communicate something of faith and do it in a dynamic way. I also wanted to move people, which is quite a challenge because there is almost a trap to make animation funny."

James, who won the Creative Student Award for Northern Ireland before he began his studies at Dundee, has created his film using two dimensional animation. After graduation James wants to continue making films and work in animation. He plans to stay in Dundee, a city he now calls home. He also has ambitions to start his own studio.

"I’d like to make films with a Christian message," he said. "There aren’t too many people doing that at the moment."

The School of Television and Imaging

The School of Television and Imaging combines an eclectic, creative portfolio of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes including electronic imaging, animation and visualisation, time based art and illustration. The school's philosophy of integrating art, design, communication and manipulation of images is unique in Britain. It is a centre of excellence in teaching, training, production and research - emphasised through established national and international links with industry. This year's Degree Show promises to include work of the highest standard ever produced from the BA (Hons) Programme.

Head of School: Steve Flack.