Fine Arts Day

Wednesday,February 27,

20139 am–4 pm

Experience

Come seewhat theFine Artshas tooffer!

Your Students Can• Participate in hands-on art, music,

new media, digital audio arts, anddrama workshops

• Tour Fine Arts facilities• Tour the U of L campus• Meet professors and students• Get portfolio advice• Obtain admissions information• Talk to advisors• Enjoy a subsidized lunch ($7 voucher

provided)

Advanced RegistrationOnlyRegistration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early! Workshopshave limited seats.

Teachers must register their students byname in workshops. Please ensurestudents know their workshop schedule.

Registration opens:January 21, 2013

Registration closes:February 15, 2013

Register at:www.uleth.ca/finearts/fine-arts-day

Bus/TransportationSubsidyTo help reduce trip costs, the Faculty ofFine Arts will pay up to $1,000 perschool. The amount of the subsidydepends on your actual costs to amaximum of $1,000.

How It Works1. Please arrange and pay your

transportation costs (bus or gas forvehicles).

2. Get a Subsidy Reimbursement Formfrom the Information Centre onFebruary 27 or fromkatherine.wasiak@uleth.ca.

3. Submit your transportation receiptalong with the completed SubsidyReimbursement Form and we’llreimburse your costs up to $1,000per school. The amount of thesubsidy depends on actual costs.

Drop-off and Parking InfoPlease drop off students at the northend of University Hall and park in Lot N(buses and personal vehicles). Watchfor signs.

Campus mapuleth.ca/pln/prk/Printable_Campus_Parking_Map.pdf

Registration &Information CentreTeachers: When you arrive, pleasecheck-in and pick up your InformationPackages (includes lunch vouchers,workshop locations, etc.) at theRegistration & Info Centre in the lobbyof the University Theatre (W500). Thisis THE place to get your questionsanswered, get directions to workshoplocations, have students get portfolioand admissions advice, and reclaimmisplaced students.

Lunch SubsidyEach participant gets a $7 lunchvoucher and details are in the teacherinfo packages.

To Share with StudentsPDF Version of Brochure:www.uleth.ca/finearts/fine-arts-day

This is yourinvitation to bringyour Grade 11 and 12

students andexperience fine artsat the Universityof Lethbridge.

Schedule of Events

9:00 - 9:45 am• Character Voice• Digital Musical Instruments: Design

& Performance• Fine Arts Facility Tour• Listening and Mixing• Spatial Drawing: An Intro to

Sculpture• U of L Campus Tour• Video Game Production Pipeline• VJing for Concerts, Exhibitions &

More• When Sound Meets Visual Art: An

Artist's Listening Walk• World Drumming: A Global Mosaic

10:00 – 10:45 am• 3D Character Animation• Art Gallery Tour• Buttonhole Book Binding• Choral Workshop• Digital Musical Instruments: Design

& Performance• Drawing the Model• Experience Jazz• Fine Arts Facility Tour• In Camera: Portraiture from Pinhole

to Digital Photography• Intro to Digital Music Composition• Listening and Mixing• Multi-Camera Video Production• Musical Theatre• My Digital Hat – Image

Manipulation• Old School Improv

• Set Design• Stage Makeup: Scars and Gore• The Animation Generation• The Magic of Colour• U of L Campus Tour• Understanding Music in Movies• World Drumming: A Global Mosaic

11:00 – 11:45 am• Art Gallery Tour• Buttonhole Book Binding• Digital Musical Instruments: Design

& Performance• Drawing the Model• Fine Arts Facility Tour• In Camera: Portraiture from Pinhole

to Digital Photography• Lights, Rigging, Sound, Action!• Listening and Mixing• Make a Dance• Music Student Recital• My Digital Hat – Image

Manipulation• Spatial Drawing: An Introduction to

Sculpture• Stage Makeup: Scars and Gore• The Magic of Colour• U of L Campus Tour• Understanding Music in Movies• VJing for Concerts, Exhibitions &

More• What can I do with a BFA (New

Media)• When Sound Meets Visual Art: An

Artist's Listening Walk• Your Side of the Story

12:00 – 12:45• Art Gallery Tour• Fashion Show• Fine Arts Facility Tour• Game Design & Production on a

Desert Island• GIF Animations• Listening and Mixing• Printing from Stone & Brushes• U of L Campus Tour

1:00 – 1:45 pm• 3D Character Animation• Art Gallery Tour• Auditioning for TV and Film• Choral Workshop• Drawing Without Looking• Fine Arts Facility Tour• Intro to Digital Music Composition• Lights, Rigging, Sound, Action!• Listening and Mixing• Metal Sculpture: Introduction to

the Forge• Motion Capture• Multi-Camera Video Production• Musical Theatre• QR Code Academy• Set Design• The Animation Generation• U of L Campus Tour• Understanding Music in Movies• World Drumming: A Global Mosaic• Your Side of the Story

2:00 – 2:45 pm• Art Gallery Tour• Auditioning for TV and Film• Drawing Without Looking• Exploring Clay• Fine Arts Facility Tour• GIF Animations• Intro to Digital Music Composition• Join the U of L Wind Orchestra• Listening and Mixing• Make a Dance• Metal Sculpture: Introduction to the

Forge• Old School Improv• Performance Master Class• Play On! Intro to Pervasive Games• Printing from Stone & Brushes• Temporary Tattoos• U of L Campus Tour• Video Game Production Pipeline

3:00 – 3:45 pm• Character Voice• Exploring Clay• Fine Arts Facility Tour• Listening and Mixing• Motion Capture• Performance Master Class• Play On! Intro to Pervasive Games• QR Code Academy• U of L Campus Tour

Workshop Descriptions

ArtArt Gallery TourTour the exhibition at the U of L ArtGallery and learn about internship andexhibition opportunities for MuseumStudies and Visual Art students. Thetour includes a behind the scenes lookat the storage area for the U of L ArtCollection and a demonstration of artconservation techniques.Class max. 20Room: W600 (U of L Main Gallery)

Buttonhole Book BindingLearn how to book-bind by handwithout conventional materials such asstaples or glue. Book-binding demofollowed by a hands-on workshop.Students leave with a small book.Class max. 20Room: W804 (Print Studio)

Drawing the ModelExplore gesture drawing – a traditionaldrawing exercise used by artists tostudy the human body. Learn to loosenup, develop hand-eye co-ordinationand a sense of proportions. The modelchanges the pose every minute sostudents must quickly draw the modelwhile identifying with the model’s bodyenergy.Class max. 20Room: W869

Drawing Without LookingDo a series of exercises that emphasizeseeing without looking, drawingthrough touch and memory, anddrawing as an extension of the body.This perceptual method of workingallows students to explore theexpressive possibilities of drawingwithout the pressures of makingimages that represent the externalworld.Class max. 20Room: W869

Exploring ClayTry your hand at working with clayafter a demonstration of various hand-building techniques.Class max. 20Room: W890

In Camera: Portraiture fromPinhole to Digital PhotographyAn intro to photo-arts, this workshoplooks at the creation of portrait imagesand evolution of photographictechniques in portraiture from pinholephotography and to digital large formatequipment.Class max. 20Room: W842

Metal Sculpture: Introduction tothe ForgeUsing the forge to create metalsculptures. Watch how to shape andtexture steel rod using hot and coldprocesses and a demo of how to tie aknot in a length of steel rod. Whileforging steel is an ancient practice, itsuse in sculpture dates from the early20th century.Class max. 20Room: W840 (Metal Shop)

Printing From Stone & BrushesExplore the seemingly magical processof creating an image on a stone slab,treating it with chemicals so the imagecan be reproduced as many times asdesired. Stone lithography wasinvented in 1796, come find out more.Class max. 20Room: W804 (Print Studio)

Spatial Drawing: An Intro toSculptureAn intro to basic concepts of sculpturethrough hands-on demonstrations ofmetal forming and joining techniques.Students explore linear and planarforms in space through bending,folding, shearing, riveting, and brazing.Also see a short demo of blacksmithtechniques.Class max. 20Room: W840 (Metal Shop)

The Magic of ColourEnjoy an introduction to colour andcreate a painting that explores theinfinite potential of colour.Class max. 20Room: W817

When Sound Meets Visual Art:An Artist's Listening WalkDiscover your “listening eye” and“seeing ear.” Learn how visual artistswork with sound, followed by a guidedlistening walk.Class max. 20Room: W748

DramaAuditioning for TV and FilmAre you ready for your close-up?Opportunity could knock at any time.You need to be prepared for your firstaudition if you want to get your foot inthe door. This workshop introduces thebasics of auditioning techniques.Class max. 15Room: W422

Character VoiceLearn to create a character voice forstage and screen through a fun andenergizing exploration of the full rangeof your voice. Wear clothes you canmove in.Class max. 30Room: W420

Fashion ShowFeatures fun and unusual costumesfrom a variety of time periods andstage productions.Class max. 100Room: W425 (David Spinks Theatre)

Lights, Rigging, Sound, Action!This hands-on tour of the UniversityTheatre will be a dream comes true forall tech minded students. Technicalfaculty and staff introduce you to thelimitless possibilities for creatingspectacular stage F/X using lights,rigging and sound.Class max. 30Room: W500 (University Theatre)

Musical TheatreIf you have happy feet and perpetualjazz hands, then this workshop is foryou. Learn a basic dance routine in thestyle of musical theatre. Please wearclothes suitable for a full range ofmovement.Class max. 30Room: W480

Make a DanceUsing basic choreography andimprovisation tools, the bodies in thestudio, and your imagination, create abrand new expressive group dance andperform it. Wear clothes you can movein.Class max. 30Room: W480

Old School ImprovA brief overview into the world ofCommedia del’ Arte followed bycharacter-based improv for today’saudience.Class max. 16Room: W425 (David Spinks Theatre)

Set DesignRelease you inner designer during thisinteractive workshop that will enticeyour creative visual storytelling mindand introduce you to the seductiveworld of sets, costumes and lightdesign. This workshop is not for thefaint of heart! Do you dare to crossover to the design side…?Class max. 20Room: W520

Stage Makeup: Scars and GoreLearn the basics of creating life-likescars and other gory F/X used in stageproductions.Class max. 25Room: W428

Temporary TattoosShowcase and hands-on experienceswith different methods of creatingtemporary tattoos.Class max. 25Room: W428

Your Side of the StoryStorytelling is at the heart of theatre.From truthful accounts to fantasticaltall tales, in this workshop you willlearn to tell your side of the story.Everyone will get a chance to createand narrate stories through acombination of improvisation, creativewriting, and drama exercises. Looseand comfortable clothing is required forthe physical activities.Class max. 30Room: W420

MusicChoral WorkshopExperience the energy and enthusiasmof the group singing found in a typicaluniversity choral rehearsal. Exploretone production, breath management,body awareness, intonation, blend,singing in harmony, and diction whilelearning a piece of choral music.Class max. 50Room: W570 (Recital Hall)

Digital Musical Instruments:Design & PerformanceWhat if your musical instrument couldproduce any imaginable sound? This isthe normal condition of computer-based musical instruments. Exploreways of making music with uniquecomputer interfaces known as digitalmusical instruments.Class max. 15Room: W741

Experience JazzEnjoy an exciting session with the U ofL Jazz Ensemble where you hearshowcases of many different stylesincluding Swing, Funk, Latin and FusionJazz. This session focuses on thedifferences between the styles andprovides an introduction to jazzimprovisation. No previous experienceneeded.Class max. 200Room: W500 (University Theatre)

Intro to Digital Music CompositionGain hands-on experience withsoftware tools for creating music.Class max. 30Room: W518

Join the U of L Wind OrchestraBring your instrument and join theWind Orchestra as they rehearse musicby Aaron Copland, Àstor Piazzolla,Maurice Ravel, and George Gershwin.You are still welcome to sit in if youdon’t bring your instrument.Class max. 20Room: W500 (University Theatre)

Listening and MixingListen to different tracks of an audioproduction in a professional studio andcombine them into a cohesive musicalmix. The main focus is exploring howbalance changes and differentparameters affect auditory perception.Class max. 15Room: W700 (Studio One)

Music Student RecitalA core element of musical study isprivate one-on-one instruction forstudents. Experience the diversity ofinstruments, music and performancestyles studied by music students asthey present an entertaining recital.Class max. 200Room: W570 (Recital Hall)

Performance Master ClassExperience the art of performance!First, music faculty work with currentstudents in a master class setting.Then, participants learn techniques forsolo performance preparation in allinstrumental and vocal areas, throughactive observation and hands-onparticipation.Class max. 100Room: W570 (Recital Hall)

3D Character AnimationBring a 3D character to life in an hour!Learn how characters are designed andanimated so that infusing life andemotions in their performance ispossible in the virtual space.Class max. 25Room: B519

Game Design & Production on aDesert IslandPut your gaming expertise to good useand have a great time doing it. Armedonly with a collection of goofy dollarstore toys, paper, pens and dice, youpractice what professional gamedesigners do to develop their craftClass max. 25Room: W871

GIF AnimationsLearn to make a simple GIF animationfrom video clips and images usingPhotoshop.Class max: 25Room: B519

Motion CaptureMotion capture is used in theproduction of games, animation film,and live action movies. Our high-endmotion capture facility is based on theVicon system, which is the standard infilm production, the entertainmentindustry and science and medicalapplications. Participants get hands-onexperience in a demo project. Note: Noclothes or shoes with reflectivematerials. No flash photo or other lightgenerating devices.Class max. 30Room: PE240

New Media

Understanding Music in MoviesHow does music affect ourunderstanding of films? Join in thediscussion as we view a scene from afilm twice, each time scored withdifferent music, then watch two sceneswith different versions of the samemusical theme.Class max. 40Room: A580

World Drumming: A Global MosaicExperience traditional Africandrumming in a hands-on session withauthentic instruments as you performmusic from Uganda and Ghana. Checkout the world percussion collection ofU of L’s Global Drums includingJapanese Taiko, Steel Drums,Polynesian drums, Brazilian Sambadrums and orchestral instruments.Class max. 50Room: W470

Multi-Camera Video ProductionLearn the roles and responsibilities ofeveryone involved in making great TV.From the director to the floor managerand camera operators, you’ll explorethe various crew positions in thishands-on workshop. Wear comfortableclothes, no heels or jewelry that cansnag.Class max. 16Room: W426 (Cove Studio)

My Digital Hat – ImageManipulationStarting from your photograph takenon site, learn to create a new image ofyourself by re-fashioning your hair styleand colour, your clothing and clothingaccessories, and even digitally placeyourself in one of the U of L landmarklocations.Class max. 25Room: B520

Play On! Intro to Pervasive GamesLike to follow clues, explore newspaces, unlock riddles, meet newpeople, apply digital technologies in funand challenging ways, and play games?Find out how the emerging field ofPervasive Games lets you do all thisand more. Having a smart phone withdata plan would be great, but you don’tneed one to participate.Class max: 25Room: W731

QR Code AcademyQR Codes are everywhere! They areused primarily for advertising, but howcan we subvert them in a way that isunexpected for the viewer? In thisworkshop we will consider the uses/misuses of Quick Response codes andspend time in production!Class max. 25Room: B520

The Animation GenerationOver the last 25 years, there has beenan explosion of animation in NorthAmerican popular culture. Sample someof the great animation produced fortelevision and movies, with a focus ondifferent styles and genres that havemade this a unique and entertainingera.Class max 50Room: W731

Video Game Production PipelineVideo games combine the bestelements of New Media: sound, art,design, story, online connectivity andfirst-person interactive play. In thissession, you see the video gameproduction “pipeline” and examples ofNew Media student game art. Usegraphics tools to customize your owngame character and see it come to lifein the game world.Class max. 25Room: B520

VJing for Concerts, Exhibitions andMoreExplore the basics of how to assembleyour own audio/video DJ programusing interactive programmingsoftware. Mix sound and video tocreate your own mash-ups.Class max. 15Room: B519

What Can I Do With a BFA (NewMedia) Degree?Explore various career paths for newmedia graduates.Class max. 20Room: W850

Questions?

Experience Fine Arts Day InquiriesKatherine Wasiakkatherine.wasiak@uleth.caOffice: 403-329-2227

Fine Arts Admission or PortfolioInquiriesNicole Hembrofffinearts.admissions@uleth.caOffice: 403-380-1864

WebsitesFaculty of Fine Arts: uleth.ca/fineartsExperience Fine Arts: lethbridgefinearts.ca

Application InformationDiscover.ulethbridge.ca