Workshops
University of San Jorge
Researching the Arts and Histories: Methods in the Digital Age
Workshop Presentation Tina Fruehauf
A challenge for interdisciplinary researchers is the balance of scholarly referentiality across the arts, i.e. after the research topic has been chosen, how can the researcher ascertain that the project is unique and does not duplicate existing published research; how does the researcher gather pertinent literature and materials for the study to provide for a scholarly and methodologically sound basis; and finally how does the researcher accomplish this foundational work, cutting across linguistic boundaries (i.e. taking into consideration existing studies in foreign languages) and taking into consideration the global research community. Relying on digital tools such as RILM Abstracts, a comprehensive bibliography on writings about music and the arts, this workshop addresses these challenges from several angles. Using selected case studies on the conference theme “History/Histories,” the first part demonstrates the very initial steps for researchers how to remedy the obstacles outlined above. The case studies show how well-curated full-text resources can be helpful in getting a research project started. The second part seeks to respond to specific issues put forward by the attendees. Everybody is welcome to send in ahead of time project ideas or stalled projects, as well as dilemmas with research projects to Tina Frühauf at tfruhauf@rilm.org. As such, this workshop is paradigmatic for teaching and learning through and about the arts, while elucidating emerging technologies, their practices, and agents.
Theatre "Arts" For All: Creating Inclusive Sensory Friendly Arts Opportunities
Workshop Presentation William Digneit
We as an industry can extend our artistic impact and reach if we lower our barriers to participation. Have you ever wondered just what goes into creating a sensory friendly arts experience or performance? Have you wanted to produce art for all but don’t know where to start? Do you need help presenting this idea to your own arts management team? We’ll answer all of these questions and more while walking you through step-by-step what it takes to produce a theatre for all performance. Participants will be divided into teams each charged with presenting their first arts for all production or experience. We’ll help groups identify funding sources, community allies, barriers to be illuminated, and adjustments to be made to make your performance a success. Most importantly, we’ll show you just how easy it is to make art for ALL! Learning Objectives: 1. Be able to outline the framework of producing sensory friendly arts experiences 2. Be able to identify the tools necessary, from community engagement to technical requirements, too successfully produce a successful sensory friendly performance 3. Become a stronger ally for "Arts For All" 4. Be able to identify small changes you can make in your own arts community now to be more inclusive and equitable.
