Intro to Filmmaking
This hands-on workshop provides artists with camera, audio, and lighting basics from pre- to post-production.
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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.
This hands-on workshop provides artists with camera, audio, and lighting basics from pre- to post-production.
Overview In this 3-part online workshop, we will run through the process of creating animations in Blender. Blender is a free and open-source 3D software with a large and supportive community of digital artists that work in a variety of fields. The first session will
This week-long program provides queer and racialized youth* with the hands-on skills and knowledge to create their own interactive installations.
This hands-on workshop provides artists with camera, audio, and lighting basics from pre- to post-production.
Join us for an orientation session on August 20th 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!
Not your uncle’s gear demos! DARC is facilitating low stakes and low barrier access to DARC gear with an informal learning component.
Music as Emotional Storytelling is a two-part, in-person, participatory workshop series exploring our emotional responses to simple musical concepts.
Video Camp for Girls+ is a 2-week program that provides youth aged 13-17 with hands-on video production training. Participants will learn camera basics, filming and lighting techniques, and video editing in DaVinci Resolve from professional filmmakers and multimedia artists. The program includes hands-on experience in equipment handling, setting up for video shoots, and exercises simulating various shooting conditions, leading to the production of original short films screened at the end of the program.
Join us for an orientation session on May 21st from 6 to 8 pm, and become familiar with the recording studio‘s control room and recording booth.
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.
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