The 6th Dama Workshop
Reykjavík, Iceland, October 4-9, 2010
Iceland Academy of Arts is hosting the sixth Dama workshop. Through the DAMA network, this workshop is open to the participating institutions. The workshop takes place in Reykjavik on October 4 - 9, 2010, and students will work together in groups, leading to a final performance / presentation, which will happen during the Keðja Reykjavík encounter.
The workshop is intended for students of performance based art (real-time art / time-based art): music, dance, video, multimedia etc. The goal is to provide a platform for students of different disciplines to work together using their domain-specific skills in a multimedia environment.
See: http://www.medialappi.net/dama
Time: 4.10 – 9.10.2010
Place:Iceland Academy of the Arts, Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration: 5+1 days
Participants: max 20 students
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Working language: English
Recognition: Students should confirm that the course can be accepted into their studies at their home university.
Workshop coordinators (content): Tomi Knuutila tomi.knuutila [at] ulapland.fi, Lecturer in Digital Media, University of Lapland; Karen-María Jónsdottir karenmaria [at] lhi.is, Program Director of Contemporary Dance, Iceland Academy of the Arts
Lecturers (tbc): Áki Ásgeirsson, Tomi Knuutila, David Yoken(?), Iwona Hrynczenko, Karen Maria Jónsdóttir, Kai Valtna
Goal:
Students get acquainted with the technical possibilities of connecting different media in real-time. Special emphasis will be on the interaction between movement, computer media and interaction. Students learn to use experimental yet simple-to-use sensor technology for artistic purposes. In addition students learn to work in a multidisciplinary and international team. The student gains knowledge in spatial installation, physical computing and dance technology. The students work together in groups, creating an installation, performance or interactive experience as the final work.
Content and methods:
Students will experiment with sensor technologies in controlling visual, spatial and musical elements. Various computer interfaces and software is introduced as necessary. Workshop leaders will introduce their own work and multimedia / performances by known artists. Relationships of media, technology, movement, space and time are discussed. Small exercises and theory lessions guide the creation of the final work. Morning / warming exercises will help everyone get started.
Theme: tba
Pre-assessment:
One minute of fame. You have exactly one minute to present yourself. It can be in the form of a speech, performance, video, interactive presentation, etc. Presentations are shown on Monday 4 October.
Grading: 1-5 or fail (or according to each institutes’ own system)
Application procedure
Send a motivation letter by email to Tomi Knuutila and Karen-Maria Jónsdóttir. Due September 15, 2010.
The motivation letter should contain explanations in the following areas:
Prerequisite:
Intermediate / advanced level in own field of study.
Performing art students: some skills in new media tools and technologies are beneficial. Media / music / fine arts students: Some dance or other performative skills are beneficial.
Timeline:
15.9.2010 application deadline
19.9.2010 information about the selection, travel stipend procedure etc.
1-3.10.2010 Arrival to Reykjavík, accommodation etc.
4-8.10.2010 The course itself
9.10.2010 Final performance - 12:00 at the dance and theatre academy. "Adventures in the academia", part of the Keðja Reykjavík encounter.
10 - 12.10.2010 Departure from Reykjavík
Accommodation:
Visiting students will book their accommodation themselves.
Please bring with you:
Costs:
The workshoo is free. The students will get a mobility stipend, amount depends on which country the student is coming from. The travel and accommodation are then covered by the students themselves with the money. Participants have to be prepared to pay for meals or cook on their own.
More information:
Workshop coordinators: Aki Asgeirsson, Karen María Jónsdóttir and Tomi Knuutila.
Links:
Iceland Academy of the Arts, Dance and Theatre department, Sölvhólsgötu 13
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Addresses:
Iceland Academy of the Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance:
Sölvhólsgötu 13
Telephone numbers:
Iceland Academy of Arts, department of Dance: +354 552 5020
Iceland Academy of Arts, department of Fine arts:+354 520 2400 (in case of equipment borowwing etc.)
Tomi Knuutila: +358 40 5024115
Karen Maria Jónsdóttir: +354 6996903
Áki Ásgeirsson: +354 6619731
Emergency: 112