VES - INTERACTIVITY IN PERFORMANCE DESIGN by VES seminar

Degree Programmes in lighting and sound design of the University of the Arts Helsinki develop the teaching curricula and learning environments by researching different intersections and phenomena within contemporary performances.  Interactivity in Performance Design (in Finnish Vuorovaikutteisuus esityssuunnittelussa, shortened as VES) has supported the development of teaching curricula and learning environments since 2017. It develops the teaching of lighting and sound design by situating and examining them as the intersection of virtual, mediated and physical communication practices. The work is based on critical examination of phenomena and a strong research orientation.  Interactivity is understood in the context of VES as a broadening of the concepts of intersubjectivity and interaction. It is about charting the relationships between the different definitions and contexts of performance, performing, spectating, utilisation of contemporary technologies and their societal connections. The VES project examines the nature and use of digital technologies relevant to the fields of sound and lighting design, and the project seeks to identify the relevant topics, development requisites and ideas to augment and improve the course contents. The annual public VES seminar, held in English, provides a forum within the University of the Arts Helsinki for inspiring encounters between students, teachers, postgraduate students, researchers and professionals working in the field. 

VES 2019:

Unstable

constellations

VES 2017:

Mapping

Interactivity

Presence

VES 2018: Beyond Presence

7.-8.12.2018, University of Arts Helsinki,

Theatre Academy,

Degree Programs in Lighting and Sound Design

The seminar ”Beyond Presence” invites the participants to investigate and discuss out-of-the-ordinary manifestations of digital and physical presence within the performing arts. The seminar attempts to find new strategies to create a more thorough understanding of performances’ new and fruitful presentational and representational possibilities. The seminar is a part of the project ”Interactivity in Performance Design”.

Friday 7.12.2018

Opening words by professors Tomi Humalisto and Jari Kauppinen

Dr. Prof. Martina Leeker (Centre for Digital Cultures (CDC), Leuphana University Lüneburg):

Dealing with the Fascination-History of Digital Cultures in “Art and Technology”

Outi Condit (Doctoral researcher, University of the Arts):

RCH 107: Never Quite There (or how to be a medium)

Joris Weijdom (University of The Arts Utrecht -HKU):

Thoughts on Presence in Mixed Reality Experiences

Jokke Heikkilä, Teemu Määttänen & Essi Santala (VÄS, Theatre Academy, Uniarts):

DiViDe Excerpt - a Snapshot from Mediated Performance Course

Saturday 8.12.2018

Opening words by professors Tomi Humalisto and Jari Kauppinen

Otso Huopaniemi (Uniarts Helsinki):

On the Presence of Algorithms in Writing and Performance

Ilmari Paananen (Uniarts Helsinki) & Laura Jantunen (Freelance artist, dance):

Kinesthetic Empathy in Video Image

MA programs for Lighting and Sound design: case studies on VES:

Tomi Humalisto& Mia Jalerva (Uniarts): Digitalizing Performance -Project

Tuomas Fränti & co: Interdisciplinary collaboration (University of Turku and VÄS/Uniarts Helsinki)

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