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