Workshop - Performing the Collection
Lesson plan
Tuesday, 2nd July
10.00 - 14.50
Aim: Exploring the BRC through documented performances. Participants work in small groups to produce a “one-sequence-performance” to the camera in response to the collection’s artworks.
10.00 -10.10: Short introduction by Leni Dothan
10.10 -10.30: Artist talk by Leni Dothan: “Objects of Research and One Sequence Performance to Camera”
10.30 - 11.00: Participants breaking into groups and choosing a work from the collection to be in dialogue with.
Resources: Found materials, objects and the University’s architecture, mobile phone camera or personal (digital) camera if wanted, personal computers, Mobile phone tripod (optional but recommended. We have some available to borrow), Mobile phone holder + clamp (optional but recommended).
Resources Provided: Blue tac, masking tape, scissors, mobile phone lenses
11.00 - 11.20: Break
11:20 - 12.30: Developing Works in Groups
12.30 - 13.30: Lunch Break
13.30 - 14.50: Group Presentation - each group brings to discussion the documented ‘One Sequence performance’ they created.
Workshop - Individual Performance
Lesson Plan
Wednesday, 3rd July
10.00 - 17.00
Aim: Sketching a Performance. In this workshop we will add free drawing to construct an idea and use it to tell a story. Based on new skills and previous ideas from the group workshop, each participant will develop a personal project dealing with individual research questions.
10.00 -10.10 - Short introduction to ‘Sketching a Performance’ by Leni Dothan
10.10 -11.00 - Workshop
Resources: sketchbooks, individual drawing materials
Resources provided: paper, pencils, colored pencils
11.00 - 11.20: Break
11.20 - 12.30: Independent practice HK/ LD
Resources: sketchbooks, individual drawing materials, found materials, objects and the University’s architecture, mobile phone's camera or personal (digital) camera if wanted, personal computers, mobile phone tripod (optional but recommended), mobile phone holder + clamp (optional but recommended).
Resources Provided: Blue tac, masking tape, scissors, mobile phone lenses
12.30 -13.30: Break
15.10 - 17.00: Reconvene after artist talks for individual tutorials with Leni Dothan /Helen Knowles + guest artist Dyana Gravina. Each participant will get a personal tutorial to develop their individual project