The Innovation team is running an ‘Art & Technology’ workshop at the upcoming Arts & Science Festival in March. ITS Communications visited the Innovation Centre to find out which new technologies are helping to reshape art and its production – and how you can get involved.
Over the past decade, new technologies have had a revolutionary impact on our ability to create art. No longer bound by the physical limitations of the gallery, technology has provided artists with new ways of expressing themselves, pushing the boundaries of creativity and sensory experience.
Li Zhao, IT Innovation Specialist, was on hand to demo the Google Tilt Brush – a fascinating tool which allows you to paint life-size three-dimensional brush strokes, with special effects such as snow, fire, twinkling stars and lots more.
There will be other technologies available to try out at the Arts & Science Festival, including 3D scanning and gesture control in dance and music-making.
Visit the Art & Technology workshop at the Arts & Science Festival
You can book a place on the Art & Technology workshop, run by the IT Innovation Centre, via the University’s box office.
Date: Friday, 16 March 2018
Time: 1.00-1.45pm
Venue: European Research Institute, IT Innovation Centre, Room 106
Price: Free – booking recommended as spaces are limited
There are lots of other events running throughout the Arts & Science Festival, running from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 March 2018 – celebrating research, culture and collaboration across campus and beyond.
Lunch and Learn
The IT Innovation team will also be running a series of Lunch and Learn sessions, offering ITS staff the opportunity to try out the virtual reality art apps on display during the Arts & Science Festival.
Invitations to these Lunch and Learns will be emailed out in the usual way – keep an eye out in your inbox.
Questions
If you’d like to find out more about the Art & Technology workshop or related technology, please contact the Innovation team.