17 Feb Decolonizing the Screen: A History of Chinese Cinema

Posted at 15:38h in Education

A History of Chinese Cinema is a 4-part workshop exploring prominent films, themes, and events that have shaped Chinese cinema. Topics Include: 1: A Brief History of Chinese Cinema (1896-Present) 2: Women and Femininity in Chinese Cinema 3: LGBTQIA2S+ Representation in Chinese Cinema 4: Coming-of-Age Films: A Comparison between Chinese...

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17 Feb Sound Design in Reaper

Posted at 13:24h in Education

Sound Design in Reaper is a 3-part online workshop in covering the basics of sound design for the first-time user. Reaper is a well-built and intelligent DAW (digital audio workstation) that is rapidly becoming industry-standard for music, post audio production as well as interactive media. In the first session, participants...

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17 Dec INTRO TO UNITY: BUILDING AN EXPLORATION GAME

Posted at 12:13h in Education

Ever wanted to make a video game? Learn how to make your own exploration video game in this two-part workshop series with Hiba Ali, digital media artist and scholar. We will learn how to set up a basic exploration game with an open-source (free) version...

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17 Dec MAKING MUSIC WITH LIVE CODING

Posted at 11:35h in Education

Take a deep dive as we ebb and flow through creating abstract rhythms, melodies, and musical compositions through procedural sequencing – in one of the most innovative coding languages ever created, ORCA. In this powerful, esoteric, abstract, limitless, real-time live coding environment, we control audio software...

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01 Dec SCREENWRITING

Posted at 00:00h in Education

Screenwriting, also called scriptwriting, is the art and craft of writing scripts for videos, feature films, or television productions. A writer can create a script that is based on an original idea, or they can create a script from a concept, true story, or an...

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30 Nov INTRO TO ABLETON LIVE

Posted at 10:27h in Education

This two-part online workshop will cover the basics of Ableton Live for the first-time user. Part one of this workshop will discuss what Ableton is and how it compares to other Digital Audio Workstations. Participants will be guided through the two main views in Ableton...

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07 Oct PRODUCING

Posted at 14:15h in Education

Planning your first project can be a challenging and confusing time. Not knowing where to focus your time, energy or money can lead to half-ideas, miscommunication with your crew and an unfinished product. As a new producer, there is a lot to consider and sometimes...

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28 Sep Screenwriting

Posted at 13:13h in Education

Screenwriting, also called scriptwriting, is the art and craft of writing scripts for videos, feature films, or television productions. A writer can create a script that is based on an original idea, or they can create a script from a concept, true story, or an...

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17 Aug THE THRIFTY FILMMAKER!

Posted at 17:00h in Education

Thanks to great advancements in everyday technology, we have the ability to make professional-level content on-the-go. Camera lenses in our smartphones are so advanced and we can produce quality videos without the need for expensive equipment and quickly share footage directly to social media.   This 4-week...

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12 Aug SOUND COMPOSITION FOR MOVING IMAGE

Posted at 18:00h in Education

This workshop will explore the role and function of sound composition in regards to moving images. We will experiment and explore various ways sound and images interact with one another. Students will learn music and sound composition techniques that will aid in their video production...

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