Electric Medway Hack: Building collaborative worlds with John Whall
Sep 16 to Sep 16, 2024
10:00 to 4:00 pm BST
A+E Lab
Unit 1, building 64, Main Gate Road, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE, United Kingdom (map)
16 September, 10am-4pm
Join award-winning digital participation artist John Whall, to explore his approach to collaborative world-building that makes use of virtual reality and game technology.
Get hands-on with learning the VR and 3D modelling apps he uses, and spend time working with others to collectively create a new imaginary world.
Participants will develop an understanding of interactive software including Unity game engine, virtual reality and modelling, alongside an understanding of how to use immersive technology in their own creative practice.
No previous experience or equipment required.
This Electric Medway Hack event is supported by Arts Council England, co-funded with University of Kent iCCi and part of Medway Culture Fest 24.
ELECTRIC MEDWAY HACK
This workshop is open to members of Electric Medway Hack, Electric Medway's sector learning programme for artists, educators and hobbyists working with technology.
Not already a member of Electric Medway Hack? No problem! After you've booked, we'll send you an email to register your free membership. Ideally, you should be aged 18+ and either live, learn or work in Medway.
ABOUT JOHN WHALL
John Whall is a multi-award winning Digital Participation Artist, Curator and Producer who uses digital tools and materials to creatively engage audiences with arts and contemporary culture. His work is a fusion of digital and participatory practice, through collaborative and co-creative processes, and is passionate about developing high-quality digital experiences that champion the diverse creative expression of our communities.
ABOUT ELECTRIC MEDWAY
Electric Medway is an award-winning arts organisation enabling communities across Medway to get creative with new technology. From developing Medway's first augmented reality boat ride to running mass street scanning events using photogrammetry, Electric Medway delivers year-round Learning programmes, Neighbourhood projects and a Festival, benefitting thousands of local people.
We are a not-for-profit, and can only operate with the support of grant funding, ticket sales and donations.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
The workshop is at A+E Lab, a studio space run by dance technology company AØE. It is based within the gated area of The Historic Dockyard Chatham.
Please meet us at The Galvanising Shop, which is just outside the gated area, at 9.45am, and we will walk you through to the studio.
Car - Free parking is available in the main visitor car park. The Galvanising Shop is next to the Visitor Entrance.
Train - The nearest train station is Chatham, which is a 25 minute walk.
Bus - Arriva bus routes 1 or 2 run frequently from Chatham Bus Station to Dock Rd near the car park.
FACILITIES AND ACCESSIBILITY
The workshop will provide tea, coffee and water, alongside some light snacks. You will need to provide your own lunch, which can be stored in a fridge, or food will be available at cafes onsite. Lunch is 1 hour.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
There are toilets available.
We will provide any equipment.
Please let us know if we can make your experience more accessible.
Please note:
Booking a ticket for this event is required.