technical skills labs

From: Sarah Rubidge (sarah@theatr.demon.co.uk)
Date: 04/14/02


Hi .....this might be of use for some



Technical Skills Labs: for Creative Practitioners
at the ICA, The Mall, London


Do you want to create technology-based installations, sculptures or
performances?
The Technical Skills Lab can provide practical support and advice in:

 creating interactive electronics,

 working with interactive software,

 working with and building sensors,

 learning how to link sensors to a computer to trigger sound and video,

 using suitable computer programmes for interactivity,

 how to control things in the "real" world through a computer,

 working and modifying "available technology": such as video and cd players
bought in high street shops,

 how to create interactive work on a tight budget.


There are two aspects to the Technical Skills Lab:

1) The Awareness and Possibilities Workshop
a three hour group introductory session based at the ICA, London

If you need technical assistance to realise your creative aims this regular
support and training lab is for you. On hand are experts in electronic
engineering, sound production and interactive and time based media to
introduce what is possible with technology and suggest ways that you can
realise technical-based projects.

Each workshop will supply expert advice and support to the group as a whole
and provide an opportunity to share ideas and technical solutions with other
creatives. The group leaders will identify common needs between the
participants and subsequently tailor the workshop to their requirements.

2)The Project Consultancy
hour long one-to-one sessions

The consultancies are an opportunity to focus on your individual needs for a
technology-focused artistic project.. The sessions are be practice-based and
can offer individual assistance ranging from design suggestions through to
tutoring in practical construction skills. Emphasis is on enabling
practitioners to realise their own projects.


Details

The Awareness and Possibilities Workshop:

Next workshops on 15th April and 29th April    (both days 1.30pm - 4.30pm)
The lab will be held in the Nash Room at the ICA, technical facilities will
be available.

The workshop will be led by Nic Sandiland, Adrian Corker, Olivier Sorrentino
and Alexis Johnson.

Places are limited to 10 participants per session and booking is through the
ICA box office on 020 7930 3647. Book in advance. We will contact you to
identify your needs.
Cost 45, conc. 35, ICA member 30

Important: You will need to phone us to discuss your requirements at least 2
weeks before attending the workshop. Phone Nic on 020 7267 2954.


The Project Consultancy:
Please phone Nic on 020 7267 2954 to arrange an appointment and discuss you
needs
Cost £40, conc. £30
e-mail enquiries to: nic.sandiland@btinternet.com



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