exhibition research - group presentation group 9 group members & specialisms

Exhibition Research - Group Presentation

Group 9

Group Members & Specialisms

Russell Bennett – Sound on Film

Sophie Buttler – Interactive Media in Education

Michael Carey – Live Recording in a Studio Environment

Raemond Cook – Studio Recording & Acoustical Treatments

Ross Cunningham – Manipulating Natural Sounds and Extracting Music

Professional Practice Module Deliverer: Robin Sloan

Research As a group, we visited the following

exhibitions:

Hannah Maclure Centre McManus Galleries The DCA Cooper Gallery, Dundee University

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Hannah McClure Centre

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• All work spread out

• Minimalistic style

• White walls

• Large, unique styles

• Short pieces of

information next to

each item of work

Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Minimalistic Style

• Enticing & Unusual

• Animated &

Interactive

• Poor Layout

• Sound Exhibit –

Unappealing &

Unnerving Lack of

Information

Sensation – Science Centre

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Informative

• Well laid out – Spaced

out

• Clearly signed

• Co-ordinated

• Large demonstration

• Lots of interactive

applications

• Only downside is

reliability of

equipment

Russell’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Russell’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Sophie’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

From our research, I’ve decided that for an exhibition to be successful, it

should be:

Minimalistic

Informative

Colourful / interactive to attract viewers attention

Sophie’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Colourful

• Game symbolises the

involvement of children

• Posters will detail process of

project, questionnaire

results and testing results

• Laptop to demonstrate

application

Michael’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Live recording in a studio environment

Exhibiting sound in a more appealing way:

● People are more drawn to visuals

● Overly involved exhibits make people uncomfortable

● Lack of information makes people lose interest

● To much information makes people feel over whelmed

Michael’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

● Eye catching poster in order to catch people attention.

● Poster on the wall clearly explain my project.

● Information available to take away.

● Computer playing examples of my recordings.

Raemond’s Studio Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Adaptable• Practical• Modern• Inexpensive• Upgradeable• DIY

Construction• Portable

Drum Room

Using pre-made book shelves with acoustic foam panels to make

portable sound baffles

Raemond’s Studio Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Live Room

Utilizing wood waste such as pallets to create an acoustic chamber within a room, minimizing reflective surface

area

• Unique• Modern• Recyclable• Conceptual• Artistic• Inspired• Cost Effective

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Any Questions?

Morphing from one state to another e.g Escher

Metamorphosis II (1940) M.C Escher

DVD showcasing transformation from original sounds to finished compositions

Example: Muse Absolution documentary (2003), reverse percussion effect in Endlessly

Ross’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Ross’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Layout of exposition space

Focus on demonstrating the transformation from ‘found sounds’ to composition