AIIC - our first week of workshops

This week the students had their first two workshops with Magdy.

Our first workshop session was an introduction to the 5 week program. Magdy showed the students how they will design their own CVs, then develop their concept, followed by resolution of that concept and finally a presentation of their work.
If students need to revise Monday's session, they should click here.
I really enjoyed seeing Magdy's own art projects because it made the student process seem very relevant to that of a professional artist. Also, my students were encouraged to think upon their individual backgrounds and cultures (which are very diverse!) and what stories they could share with others through their art.

Our second workshop was for research and experimentation using light and sound as art materials. The students learnt about 'painting with light' and about how to try out different ideas to test their effects. Magdy and I worked together to build an installation for the students to enter the room and see. Students were then invited to enter the artwork and become a part of it. Experimentation led to new meanings being created. Students then created an installation of their own and they all worked together wonderfully to create a piece using light and shadow. The footage from this workshop will be uploaded next week.

I would love my students to look at this website : https://www.nuformer.com/ for some amazing examples of projector mapping. (Once on the home page, click the right arrow twice so you are on the 'Video Mapping' page and play the video). Otherwise, just type 'projector mapping' on a YouTube search.

Also, these are some focus questions that my students can use when posting their blog items:
1. What did you learn that interested/amazed/surprised you?
2. What did you enjoy in the workshop?
3. What do you want to experiment with next using light and sound?