Free sound technology workshop
A free BEAMworks sound technology workshop is available for a Gateshead primary school on Wednesday 28 January. Run by artist Stuart Freeland, this workshop involves using a piece of equipment called Soundbeam. This allows the user to trigger notes and melodies, samples or sounds by interrupting an invisible beam.
Groups create and develop a piece of interactive art in sessions by creating sounds, recording, and capturing image for visuals and then releasing them through movement.
Which skills does it develop?
The activity reinforces skills in ICT, science, numeracy, music and visual art, as well as offering a new model of kinaesthetic learning. It combines digital technology, music and movement, whilst encouraging teamworking and exploration. The sessions are suitable for all abilities and ages, in both mainstream and SEN learning settings.
About Stuart Freeland
BEAMworks is led by Stuart Freeland who has completed research into the use of music technology in community music and performance/composition. Since 2000 Stuart has designed, developed and delivered music and media workshops and one to one sessions for various organisations.
The workshop is available for up to eight pupils of years 4, 5 or 6. If you would like to book please contact Hannahmackay@gateshead.gov.uk or telephone 0191 433 6920.