Workshops

We understand how difficult the current situation is for people in the arts and culture community who we aim to serve. As performance venues and galleries close, many artists are finding themselves in vulnerable positions, both socially and economically. In response to the needs of the community, IFA has organised two capacity-building workshops to enable artists to adapt to the transforming world and explore new ways of making and showing work in these challenging times.

Embracing the Digital Space | A Workshop for Dance and Music Practitioners

With the aim of familiarising music and dance practitioners/teachers/organisers with digital platforms and possibilities of the digital space, IFA announced a two-part online workshop titled Embracing the Digital Space facilitated by Keerthi Kumar. With assembly and physical contact remaining out of bounds for a while now, artists are seeking to engage with audiences and students through online mediums, and this is part of our efforts to support artists during this difficult time.

Part I: Beginner’s Module took place on June 16, 2020. In this session, Keerthi Kumar takes the participants through various online platforms that can be used for performing, teaching or generating work for the virtual space/virtual audiences.

Watch the video to be introduced to the basic set-up of most commonly used devices; relevant apps that enable online interaction; audio and video set up; the idea of a digital auditorium/digital classroom for performing, teaching and learning online; and monetisation through digital technology.

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Part II: Advanced Module that took place on July 07, 2020. In this session, Keerthi Kumar enables the participants on using online platforms for performing, teaching or generating work for the virtual space/virtual audiences.

Watch the video to be introduced to the advanced hardware and software set-up that would enable professional work making; multi-streaming apps; setting up a digital auditorium/digital classroom; branding and promotions for the showcase of work; and creating work that can be professionally monetised.

Click here to read the report