Ever wonder how online instruction in higher education is going to impact dance? Might teaching composition courses online add a layer of richness on top of physical practice? Perhaps, so long as administrations don't reduce our course content to online instruction.In MOOCing?, a new composition that I am working on for UC Berkeley students, I will choreograph and set a dance remotely. Of course distance collaboration is nothing new to the arts, but under the heading of "online instruction" we will consider the future of higher education in dance.Follow our process at moocingbdp.wordpress.com. We will begin regular postings next month.
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Posted by karla kracht on February 4, 2009 at 9:40am
In Britain, the education for tecnicians in theatre dance is surely one of the most advanced. But, video is too new a medium to treat it in education excetnsively. Criticising this fact, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in partnership with Complicite and the London Centre for Arts and Cultural Exchange are hosting a day of discussion, demonstration and networking to discuss the future of projection and how Higher Education should address the increasing demands for video and projection in theatre.Our key-note speaker is Simon McBurney - artistic director of Complicite.Other speakers include: Chris Britton; founder of Forkbeard FantasySophie Clements; visual artist working with sound and musicWilliam Dudley; theatre designerThomas Gray; video and animation designer, The Gray CircleLloyd Newson; director of DV8 physical theatreScott Palmer; programme manager, performance design, University of LeedsHansjorg Schmidt; programme director, lighting design,Rose Bruford CollegeDick Straker & Finn Ross; video and projection designers,MesmerLunch and refreshments will be providedWhere? Barbican Theatre on the set of "Shun-kin", Complicite's latest productionWhen? Friday 20th February : 9.30am - 5.00pmCost? Tickets cost £20 which includes lunch and coffees.Tickets are not available on the day. Booking To book a place please complete the booking form (or if you wish to book multiple places click here). All booking forms must be returned by 10 February 2009. Accommodation Please click here for a list of local hotels. click here for more informationRead more…
