Upcoming Workshops & Courses

About DARC's Workshops

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) provides training in a varied range of disciplines related to filmmaking and media art while making a dedicated effort to create a pathway to an intersectional education. We aspire to be a platform for creative support and community building through active participation and exchange of knowledge. Our workshops and courses explore the ways in which technical and conceptual frameworks can be used as tools to improve your creative practice. DARC’s educational offerings are open to members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work.

Past Workshops & Courses

City of Ottawa Cultural Funding Info Series. The Loop / 2 Daly Ave. December 10, 2024. 6 - 8 PM EDT

Ottawa Cultural Funding Info Session

Come learn about the City of Ottawa’s cultural funding programs before two important deadlines happen! The information session will focus on media arts applications to the Creation and production fund for professional artists and the Arts Funding program. Gain knowledge about eligibility requirements for arts organizations, inclusive of artist collectives and independent creators, including filmmakers, scriptwriters, and animators.

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Recording Studio Orientation

Join us for an orientation session on November 26th from 6 to 8 pm, and become familiar with the recording studio‘s control room and recording booth. Our team is here to teach you how to operate the studio and support your creations. Expect a run-through of essential hardware, software, and basic setup and tear-down. Most importantly, we want to hear about your projects and how we can assist YOU!

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Intro to Video Editing

Overview This 3-part workshop will introduce you to the concepts and techniques of video editing in DaVinci Resolve. Session 1: Introduction to the interface and tools within DaVinci Resolve, and the process of importing and organizing raw media to build timelines. Session 2: Building a

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Frequently asked questions

Workshop Pricing

DARC’s single-session online workshops are offered on a sliding scale, meaning individuals determine their own fee based on what they can afford. We understand that everyone’s situation is different. When registering for workshops, we ask that you honestly examine your privilege (i.e. education, generational wealth, parental or community support, partnership status, and other circumstances that may provide a safety net when financial setbacks occur).

DARC also offers a no cost ticket option if access to funds is a barrier to participation. For more information please email us.

 

Who Is Eligible to Register for Workshops?

Workshops are open to Digital Arts Resource Centre members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work (Non-commercial, independent productions are productions for which the director retains copyright and artistic control, and for which the production is neither being produced for a client nor for the purpose of advertising or promotion).

 

Who Is Ineligible for Workshops?

Digital Arts Resource centre does not offer our workshops to persons employed by any government body or any major corporation if the resources are being used to facilitate benefit for one’s employer or for corporate professional development within one of these kinds of organizations. Our workshops are heavily subsidized as they are available only for independent artists/learners who cannot typically afford to take corporate rate workshops. You can find non-subsidized workshops from our friends at SPAO or Henry’s.

 

Cancellation

DARC is unable to provide course attendee refunds for cancellations. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.