Educational Opportunities
Theatre A Go-Go: Summer Drama/Theatre Camps for Children and Youth
- Posted by TAGG on May 10th, 2012
THEATRE A GO-GO
PHYSICAL THEATRE SCHOOL
T.A.G.G. – You’re it!
Who: 7—12 year olds
What: THE ADVENTURES OF THE LORAX - Imagine the land of the Truffula trees and, under the trees, the brown Bar-ba-loots frisking about in their Bar-ba-loot suits. Through rhyme & Hip Hop, players will explore the various characters from an adaptation of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss. Players will be given a character to develop and by using their bodies and voices, will express their character with more confidence. They will develop their communication skills by sharing with friends and family on the last day of classes. Players will also learn an aspect of Theatre Stagecraft and assist in building props, set or costume pieces.
When: July 16-20 from 9am - 4:00pm or Aug. 20-24 from 9am - 4:00pm (Pre & post care available for a minimal fee).
Who: 7—12 year olds
What: THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN – Imagine the magical land of Neverland where characters like Peter, Wendy and Hook never grow up but give form to feelings about the unknown, freedom and responsibility. Players will explore the characters from an adaptation of Peter Pan and learn how to express those characters with more confidence, through their bodies and voices. Players will be given a character to develop their communication skills, and play for friends and family on the last day of classes. Players will also learn an aspect of Theatre Stagecraft and assist in building props or set pieces.
When: July 23-27 from 9am - 4:00pm or Aug. 27-31 from 9am - 4:00pm (Pre & post care available for a minimal fee)
Where: All summer camps take place at Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (Parkdale Comm. Assoc. - 3512 5 Ave. N.W.)
Investment: $265 ($25 discount for early registration/return players/multiple family members/Calgary Kids Club members) or $400.00 for a two week session.
Contact: theatreagogo@telus.net to register, or if you have any questions. Check us out & like us out on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/theatreagogo
Educational Opportunity: The VoiceSPOT WCS - Level 1 - The Voice Over Adventure (Introduction)...
- Posted by dwillmott on May 9th, 2012
(403)277-6767 voices@voicespotwcs.com www.voicespotwcs.com
LEVEL 1 - The Voice Over Adventure (Introduction)...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to venture behind the microphone? Now's your chance to embark on a exciting voyage to explore Voice Over and all it's possibilities. You'll work with professional Voice Over Artists. You'll work with actual scripts. You'll re-create a real commercial all the while making new friends and stretching your comfort zone in a safe and fun environment. Your Adventure will climax with a studio recording session of which you'll receive a copy.
September 8th & 9th Facilitator: Kathy Shane
Prerequisite: none Location: The Beach Advanced Audio
Cost: $350.00+gst
Class consists of approximately 16 hours of training (breaks included) either over a weekend or 4 – 4 hour weekly classes. The training will be split between a classroom utilizing a microphone /Public Address system (no record) and a studio (record).
Class concludes with a brief description including a Q & A regarding the Voice Over business and the marketplace Locally, Nationally, and Internationally.
VoiceSPOT classes are facilitated by
Working Professional Voice Artists from Calgary
Go to www.voicespotwcs.com for details... or call (403) 277-6767
~xod
Dan Willmott
VoiceSPOT WCS
"Building Your Voice Over Community"
(403) 277-6767
voices@voicespotwcs.com
www.voicespotwcs.com
Be Yourself, Be Real, Be Extraordinary!
Untitled Art Society Darkroom Class: Intro to Technical Processes (Black and White Darkroom Photography)
- Posted by uascalgary on April 28th, 2012
Intro to Technical Processes (Black and White Darkroom Photography)
A 4 week course with Hakan Temucin
Wednesday Evenings from 6:30pm – 9pm
Course Runs: Wednesdays, June 6th to June 27th, 2012
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2012 AT 4PM
Registration deposit: 50.00
Course Fee: 143.00 for members, 159.00 for non-members
How to register:
Book your spot by emailing info@uascalgary.org, or calling 403.262.7911. drop by UAS Satellite Gallery to pay your deposit: 343 11th ave SW
Course Description:
This 4 week introductory class will introduce students to the technical aspects of black and white darkroom photography. This course will cover basic photography, camera mechanics, negative film processing, contact prints, enlarging, silver gelatin print processing and negative contrast control. No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome.
Week One: Photography basics and camera mechanics
Week Two: Film processing
Week Three: Contact prints and enlarging
Week Four: Independent practice, questions, troubleshooting.
Requirements:
No experience necessary. All students should bring a 35mm camera with a through-the-lens (TTL) light meter and a roll of ilford black and white film to the first class. Students will be required to provide their own paper. Chemistry will be provided.
Instructor Bio:
Hakan Temucin is an international artist based in Calgary, AB. He received an MFA in photography at the University of Calgary in 2011 and a BFA at Marmara University in Istanbul. With over 12 years of experience Hakan has exhibited widely and specializes in black and white photography and darkroom processes.
Singing Basics for Actors with Susan Lexa May 5
- Posted by Morpheus on April 23rd, 2012
Singing Basics for Actors
With Susan Lexa
Saturday, May 5 10:00 – 4:45
SYNOPSIS:
Under the guidance of Susan Lexa, we will be exploring projection, speech song, singing as a learnable skill, singing anxiety, choosing and preparing appropriate songs for auditions and more! In class we will work on developing and promoting a healthy vocal technique that allows the singers to explore various musical styles, while enhancing effective communication of text.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Check out our website for an updated bio soon!
Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre (Lower Level – 3512 5 Avenue NW)
Cost: $40 (discounts available for groups of 5 or more, Or, register for 3 workshops and get the 3rd one for 50% off! contact Morpheus Theatre for details)
Refreshments served from 9:30 to 10:00am.
Lunch break from 1:00 to 1:45pm (please bring your own food and drink)
For more information, or to register, please visit our website at www.morpheustheatre.ca, or call (403) 246-2999.
This workshop is sponsored by Theatre Alberta with funding from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.
This valuable workshop is presented at this low price in the spirit of community theatre.
Arts and Cultural Management program information session (MacEwan University)
- Posted by cfacmacewan on April 18th, 2012
If you have been thinking about a career in arts and culture, now is the time to discover your place in an exciting and dynamic industry. Attend a valuable Arts and Cultural Management information session and learn why this program has earned a reputation for producing in-demand administrators for cultural, performing and visual arts organizations. Faculty will explain the curriculum, program, admission process, career opportunities, and answer any questions you may have.
This dynamic program is one of only two credentialed Canadian post-secondary arts management courses west of Toronto, and is the only credential in the field that can be completed entirely online. The new Arts and Cultural Management Diploma comprises two years of full time study and practice, although for those with other post-secondary studies, we still offer the flexibility of a certificate exit after one year.
This free information session is scheduled for one night only and takes place on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kahanoff Centre (200, 105 12th Ave SE Calgary).
For more information about the program, call Cindy Burgess, University Advisor, at (780) 497-4364 or email burgessc@macewan.ca.
Also visit http://www.MacEwan.ca/artsmanagement
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers: Basic Camera Workshop
- Posted by yabusow on April 12th, 2012
Basic Camera: Phil Letourneau- Saturday June 16, 10-5
The Filmmakers most basic, and most important tool is the motion picture camera. Only with a thorough understanding of camera operation can the filmmaker concentrate on the more creative aspects of cinematography. This daylong workshop will focus on the image gathering process of filmmaking. Topics that will be covered are camera care and operation, lighting control, exposure and filtration, lenses, camera and scratch testing and film stocks. This workshop will cover 16mm cameras. Together the participants will shoot film during the course of this workshop, a later date will then be scheduled for screening and discussing the variations in the different film stocks.
Instructor Philip Letourneau
Cost Members $175 Non Members $210
Enrollment is limited to 8 Participants
To register for this workshop contact the CSIF at (403)205-4748 or email production@csif.org
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers: Shooting Motion Picture with the DSLR
- Posted by yabusow on April 12th, 2012
Shooting Motion Picture with the DSLR Canon 5D
Saturday June 2, 2012 10am-5pm
This 1 day comprehensive workshop will focus on the best ways to utilize a DSLR for any project, as well as troubleshooting any scenarios or issues that may arise from DSLR production. If you have your own camera please feel free to bring it.
The workshop will cover the main principles of the camera. Participants will learn the basics of the camera and use this knowledge to go into the field and start recording images with sound.
Aaron Bernakevitch is an active Director of Photography and has shot music videos, short films and commercials on the 5D and 7D for more information about Aaron please visit his website www.aaronbernakevitch.co, www.4kfilmproduction.com
Instructor Aaron Bernakevich
Cost members $80 non members $130
Enrollment is limited to 8 participants minimum 5
To register for this workshop contact the CSIF at (403)205-4748 or email production@csif.org
Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers: Super 8 Transfer Workshop
- Posted by yabusow on April 12th, 2012
Super 8 Transfer Workshop
Saturday April 28, 1st Session 10am-1pm and 2nd Session 2pm-5pm
Learn to use the CSIF’s Video WorkPrinter-XP Super 8 transfer machine. Transfer your super 8 film and achieve stunning, ultra high quality transfers of both reguar 8mm and super 8mm film to NTSC video. The video WorkPrinter uses a video camera and a Apple computer to capture your 8mm film to a computer hard drive with 100% frame accuracy and without ever touching tape, guaranteeing the clearest, most crips picture possible next to a Rank telecine transfer. This three hour course will familiarize participants with the CSIF’s super 8 transfer facility and certify them to operate it. Each participant will complete a video transfer of 1 - 50’ reel of 8mm or Super 8 film to be transferred.
Instructor Yvonne Abusow
Cost Members $45 Non Members $90
Enrollment is limited to 4 Participants in the A.M slot and 4 in the P.M slot.
To register for this workshop please contact the CSIF at (403)205-4748 or email production@csif.org
Theatre A Go-Go: Spring Drama/Theatre Classes for Ages 6-17
- Posted by TAGG on April 7th, 2012
Who: 6 - 8 yr. olds What: Folktales from around the World
Imagine the world as it is explained through Folk Tales. Players will explore with their voices and bodies to express themselves through a Folk Tale from China, Africa, or South America and will share this Tale with friends and family on the last day of classes. Players will also learn some aspect of theatre Stagecraft.
When: Saturdays 10am-12pm April 14-June 16 (no class May 19)
Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
(Parkdale Comm. Centre-3512—5Ave. N.W.)
Who: 9 - 12 yr. olds What: Androcles and the Lion
Imagine Italy in the 1600’s, a zany world where masked characters were highly expressive. Shakespeare received many inspirations for his plays from this slapstick comedy. Players will explore these characters and play with an adaptation of an Aesop Fable called Androcles and the Lion and will share this play with friends and family on the last day of classes. Players will also learn some aspect of theatre Stagecraft.
When: Sundays 1-3pm April 15—June 17(no class May 20)
Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
(Parkdale Comm. Centre-3512—5Ave. N.W.)
Who: Homeschoolers 9 - 13 yr. olds What: Ancient Greek Theatre
(With guest instructor Gail Whiteford)
Imagine and explore the world of Ancient Greece, where the mysteries of nature were explained through Myths. Players will develop their voice and bodies in order to express the characters and the style of theatre. By utilizing an adapted Greek myth, “Jason and the Golden Fleece”, players will play with more confidence for friends and families on the last day of classes. Players will also learn some aspect of theatre Stagecraft. This class is integrated with the Alberta Education curriculum.
When: Tuesdays 10-12pm April 17-June 12
Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
(Parkdale Comm. Centre-3512—5Ave. N.W.)
Who: 13-17 yr. olds What: Ancient Greek Theatre
(With guest instructor Gail Whiteford)
Imagine and explore the world of Ancient Greece, where the mysteries of nature were explained through Myths. Players will develop their voice and bodies in order to express the characters and the style of theatre. By utilizing an adapted Greek myth, “Jason and the Golden Fleece”, players will play with more confidence for friends and families on the last day of classes. Players will also learn some aspect of theatre Stagecraft.
When: Thursdays 6-8pm April 19-June 21
Where: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
(Parkdale Comm. Centre-3512—5Ave. N.W.)
INVESTMENT: Regular classes = $250 or Homeschoolers classes = $225
(Discount may apply, call for details)
CONTACT:theatreagogo@telus.net
Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/theatreagogo
*Adult acting classes also available*
Business As An Artform Conference
- Posted by Business_As_An_... on April 3rd, 2012
Business As An Artform is an experience designed to give artists and creatives the tools to build and shape their businesses into a work of art that matches and supports their dreams. Our aim is to make an exceptional impact on the amount of fun you're having, the amount of money you're making, and the number of people you're reaching with your business.
We're bringing together a truly incredible mix of artists from all around the world to learn, share and collaborate at the Banff Springs hotel April 10-12, 2012. You won't want to miss this!
You are welcome to find out more here: http://www.BusinessAsAnArtform.com
See you there!
