Video, Light, Sound & Art @ ACCR, Make Your Own!!

Aaaaand, speaking of video, light, sound and art at ACCR, they’ve just published their fall-winter class catalog and it’s a doozy. Drawing, dance, cooking, pottery, woodworking, yoga, stained glass, Jewelry-making, writing… you name it, it’s probably there. There are classes for children and teens, beginners and advanced.

Here are three classes that caught our eye:

• Making Music through Electronics Hacking and Circuit Bending
  Saturday and Sunday, 11/21/2009 – 11/22/2009, 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (2 classes)
  Members: $90 | Non-Members: $100 | Studio Fee: $30

  Saturday and Sunday, 1/16/2009 – 1/17/2009, 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. (2 classes)
  Members: $90 | Non-Members: $100 | Studio Fee: $30
  Instructor: Peter Edwards

  Circuit bending is the experimental process of short-circuiting and re-wiring audio
  electronics for the purpose of discovering unintended, often bizarre functionalities.
  The process is fun and inventive and often leads to new forms of musical expression
  and interaction. Instructor Peter Edwards will cover the basics of bending and
  help participants through the design and modii cation process. Each student will
  received a soldering iron and a set of basic circuit bending tools to keep, and will
  transform one item they bring with them into a unique musical instruments. This
  class is beginner friendly but previous experience with electronics and simple hand
  tool use is helpful.

• Introduction to Indian Classical Music
  Saturday, 10/17/2009, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. (1 class)
  Members: $41 | Non-Members: $45
  Instructor: Vidya Subramanian
  Learn about the theory, compositions and improvisational aspects of one of the
  most ancient and sophisticated vocal music traditions through demonstrations and
  optional participatory experiences. In this class, students will gain an introduction
  to “raga” (melody) and “tala” (rhythm). Vocalization techniques unique to Carnatic
  music will be explained and demonstrated. This class is suitable for those will little
  or no experience in the genre or with general vocal performance. Those who would
  like to only observe are welcome, as well!
• Experimental Video: Video as an Artform
  Thursdays, 10/15/2009 – 10/29/2009, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (3 classes)
  Members: $108 | Non-Members: $120 | Studio Fee: $9
  Instructor: Julie Casper Roth
  Taught by an award-winning filmmaker, this class will explore the creation of video
  as an artform. Students will view experimental videos as an inspirational launching
  point for creating an original piece. Students will complete exercises designed to
  explore various approaches to creating experimental video, considering the use of
  absence of sound, uncut/unedited video, editing techniques, and experimental vide
  as an installation or a supplement to mixed-media projects. This is a fun, hands-on
  interactive course designed to encourage the creation of video while challenging
  mainstream cinematic norms.

You can download the catalog and the registration form online.