Level: Playing Field

LEVEL Playing Field, created and delivered by Level Artistic Associate Darius Powell, is a two day course that explores the use of digital tools for creating work with and for learning disabled adults.

The course is a two day hands-on exploration of digital tools, ideal for creatives who want to explore how digital technology can be used as a tool for accessibility.

Over the two days you will be introduced to a range of software, techniques and hardware. These include: Motion Tracking, Augmented Reality, 3D Scanning, Data Visualisation, Midi Controllers, Game Engines and Projection Mapping.

You will learn how digital tools can be used to:

• Offer more accessible ways to create content for projects
• Develop accessible user generated content or interaction in an exhibition
• Augment existing exhibitions or work for further engagement and to improve accessibility

Programme:

The course will run from 10am – 4pm with a lunch break at 12:30pm.

Day 1: Working with real world data and projection mapping

• An Introduction to Isadora software
• Translating user generated data into visuals and audio
• Motion and Colour Tracking using webcams or depth cameras
• User generated content via webcam capture
• Introduction to Projection Mapping
• Creative captioning with projections

Day 2: Augmented Reality and 3D Scanning

• An introduction to Augmented Reality (AR)
• Using AR to add new layers of accessibility and interaction to existing works
• Introduction to 3D Scanning and post-production
• Using 3D Scanning to digitise participants work
• Additional time to experiment and ask questions

Course Requirements:

Booking:

The cost of the course is £100 including refreshments and all necessary equipment. You can pay by PayPal or invoice online.