Demonstration Derby: An evening of exploring the ways cutting-edge technology is expanding the artist’s toolkit for creation.
Creators, start your engines!
Once again, the Ann Arbor Art Center is proud to be a partner of Ann Arbor Spark’s a2Tech360! This year, the A2AC brings you the Demonstration Derby: an evening of exploring the ways cutting-edge technology is expanding the artist’s toolkit for creation. Over the course of three hours, three experienced artists will run demonstrations on a rotating basis, covering topics such as creating CG animated characters, using resin and 3D scanners to create jewelry, and exploring 3D sculpture within virtual reality. Spend an evening at the A2AC exploring arts in technology, perusing our galleries, and shopping the Spooky Wares drop in our shop. We guarantee to leave you inspired to create!
Programs:
How To: Create 3D Sculptures in Virtual Reality (In Studio 301)
Instructor: Samantha Doerge
Demonstration Times: 5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m.
Create art within virtual reality with artist Samantha Doerge! Samantha will demonstrate how to use the application Tilt Brush in order to create illustrations and turn them into 3D sculptures in the virtual world. Participants may suggest designs to see replicated in 3D right before their eyes, and may have the chance to try it themselves.
How To: Make Your Own CG Animated Characters (In Studio 201)
Instructor: Dave Carr
Demonstration Times: 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.
Explore the creation of the CG animated characters you see in video games and animation! Artist Dave Carr will demonstrate this process using Blender – a free and open-source modelling software you can use on your own PC. Dave will offer a live Q&A session during the demo.
How To: Craft Jewelry from a Resin Model (In Studio 202)
Instructor: Kyle Lee
Demonstration Times: 5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m.
Experience the cutting-edge intersections of digital art and metalsmithing using iPads and 3D scanners and traditional casting techniques to create unique pieces of jewelry with artist Kyle Lee. Kyle will demonstrate the design and printing process of forming a resin model, casting it in order to create a plaster mold, and then using the mold to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.
Demonstration Derby is proud to be an official a2Tech360 partner event.
FREE! Recommended for Ages 16+. Children are welcome to attend with their parents or caregiver.
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