Sound Art Workshop by Alia Pathan
Greetings from Space118!
We are conducting a “Sound Art Workshop” by Alia Pathan on 8th April, 2017 from 10 am to 3 pm at Space 118, 118, Wadi Bunder Road, Opp. Copper Castle bldg., Near St. Mary’s School, Mazagaon, Mumbai-400010. For directions kindly see our website – https://www.space118.com/contact/
ABOUT ALIA PATHAN
Alia attained her Foundation Diploma in Fine Art from Winchester School of Art, UK (2005) along with 1st Class BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Nottingham Trent University, UK (2009) and M.F.A. in Fine Art Practice from Goldsmiths University of London, UK (2014). She has participated in numerous Solo shows at New Art Exchange, Nottingham, UK (2012), The Wasp Room, Nottingham, UK (2010) and MOOT Gallery, Manchester Contemporary Art Fair, UK (2009).
She has also participated in several group shows at Bands Without Sounds, Nahmad Projects (2016), Red Mansion Art Prize Exhibition (2016), CHROMA: Red Issue (2016), Independent Art Spaces Festival with Red Gate Gallery, Beijing (2015) and many more.
She also has 13 years of experience in peripatetic art teaching and leading workshops.
WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT
The participants will be given an introduction to the Instructors work and examples from history of Sound Art. After which, the workshop will cover the basics of recording ambient sound, vocals and instruments. Making instruments from ready-made objects; recording sounds, patterns, rhythm and musical notation such as ‘tabs’. Foley pits used for recording sound effects for Film and TV, for example, using mulched fruit for the effects of walking through mud, or snapping carrots for the sounds of bones breaking, or paper for the sound of doors opening. Participants will then learn to make their own soundtracks, recording straight to edit, will involve to some extent recording a live score. These will later on be recorded into the instructor’s computer and exported for the participants to take home. The instructor would then exhibit these works on her YouTube account with everyone’s names attached which will be used for future references.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PAY
The fees for this workshop is Rs. 2000 inclusive of all materials
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED
USB sticks for all to take project materials and finished artworks home.
1 Laptop and speakers to share
Some basic sound and animation props.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
Any inspiring material relating to the workshop. Objects that make interesting sounds, instruments you like to play, home-made instruments, or kitchen utensils such as a cup or cutlery.
Participants are also welcome to bring their own Laptops but this is not a requirement to participate in the workshop.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Open to ages 12 and above. No prior experience is required.
Tea and light refreshments will be served in the evening.
Since we have limited seats we will confirm your spot only after receiving the payment for this workshop by 5th April, 2017.
For registration information please call 9820098755 or email –space118studios@gmail.com