Field Recording: Learning to Listen

July 21 - 28, 2022

5 PM - 8 PM EDT

Instructor: Laura Dickens

Field Recording: Learning to Listen is a 2-part workshop that explores the basics of stereo field recording. Participants will work with a variety of DARC’s microphones including hydrophones, electromagnetic microphones, and binaural microphones to explore experimental recording techniques. This workshop takes place at the Adàwe Crossing pedestrian bridge near Strathcona Park. Participants will have the opportunity to capture a variety of sounds in nature and are encouraged to engage in listening exercises.

To participate in this workshop, all participants must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask while on site at DARC.

Course Outline

Session 1: Thursday, July 21, 5pm-8pm

Session 2: Thursday, July 28, 5pm-8pm

Materials

DARC will provide all recorders, microphones, and headphones
Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment
Any additional materials will be sent in advance via email

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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.

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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.

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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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Field Recording: Learning to Listen

July 21 - 28, 2022

5 PM - 8 PM EDT

Instructor: Laura Dickens

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