Exhibition Research - Group Presentation

Group 9

Group Members

Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross CunninghamProfessional Practice Module Deliverer: Robin

Sloan

Hannah McClure Centre

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• All work spread out

• Minimalistic style

• White walls

• Large, unique styles

• Short pieces of

information next to

each item of work

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

McManus Gallery

• Darker – darker walls

& less light

• Crowded – lots of

items grouped

together

• Items numbered – list

next to display

• Interactive application

Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Minimalistic Style

• Enticing & Unusual

• Animated &

Interactive

• Poor Layout

• Sound Exhibit –

Unappealing &

Unnerving Lack of

Information

Cooper Gallery – Dundee University

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Uninformative

• Crowded

• Imagery Based

• Unrelated

• Good Art

Sensation – Science Centre

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Informative

• Well laid out – Spaced

out

• Clearly signed

• Co-ordinated

• Large demonstration

• Lots of interactive

applications

• Only downside is

reliability of

equipment

Russell’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Russell’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Sophie’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

My project:

• How interactive applications are used as teaching aids in primary

education

My exhibition should:

• Grab viewers attention

• Easily explain the nature of the project

• Be simplistic and minimalistic style

• Show results of research and testing

Sophie’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Colourful

• Game symbolises the

involvement of children

• Posters will detail process of

project, questionnaire

results and testing results

• Laptop to demonstrate

application

Michael’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Michael’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Drum Room

Raemond’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

• Adaptable• Practical• Modern• Inexpensive• Upgradeable• DIY

Construction• PortableUsing pre-made book shelves with

acoustic foam treatment panels to make portable and sound baffles

Raemond’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Live Room

• Unique• Modern• Recyclable• Conceptual• Artistic• Inspired• Cost Effective

Utilizing wood waste such as pallets to create an acoustic chamber within a room, minimizing reflective surface

area

Morphing from one state to another e.g Escher

Metamorphosis II (1940) M.C Escher

DVD showcasing transformation from original sounds to finished compositions

Example: Muse Absolution documentary (2003), reverse percussion effect in Endlessly

Ross’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Ross’s Slides

Group 9 Russell Bennett, Sophie Buttler, Michael Carey, Raemond Cook, Ross Cunningham

Layout of exposition space

Focus on demonstrating the transformation from ‘found sounds’ to composition