Rule of Thirds was the first major event of North.
It was one day gathering of creative thinkers, discussing the impact of digital culture on the creative workflow, and exploring the exciting, developing opportunities for how we create, communicate and collaborate.
Rule of Thirds was the first main event as part of North, and took place in South Cumbria in October 2009.
Our intention was to bring together creative people from a range of disciplines to share, learn and debate. We were interested in exploring innovative approaches, creative workflows and new forms of collaboration.
Rule of Thirds was bought to you with the kind support of Ulverston Business Centre
This event has already taken place, but we're posting up videos of the presentations our speakers gave, so that you can share the experience.
We put together an eclectic programme of presentations for the day, featuring some great speakers, presenting on a diverse range of inspirational and innovative subjects.
Watch the video of Liz's presentation »
The theatre world has fallen behind when it comes to using digital technology to enhance and support its work. Digital media turns on its head the out-dated vision of theatre that many people still cling on to: one in which information and creativity is controlled by a few people, and drip fed at their whim to the majority.
Watch the video of Giles's presentation »
As we move away from traditional computing paradigms of window, icon, menu and pointing device, to explore haptic, physical and embodied engagements – how has the relationship between people and information technology been altered by these new approaches?
Video coming soon.
We spend more and more of our lives online, and our use of web applications has become more direct and obvious. But are these utilitarian tools stifling our creativity? If true creativity is born from within, is our online world making us lazy?
Watch the video of Terry's presentation »
Prepare yourself for a whirlwind tour of the world of 3D Web - the past, the present and the possible futures, and discover how you could have your own world, contained on a USB Flash drive.
Video coming soon.
In the context of digital-media art practice, where audience is co-creator, Re-Dock transfer digital-realm metaphors onto physical spaces, using simple material props. Shopping centres, libraries, social clubs and green spaces are transformed into information environments using cardboard cut-outs, sports equipment, old rope and balloons.
Watch the video of Dom's presentation »
An exploration of how the communication of narrative has fundamentally changed in the age of digital media. And as communication channels become more fragmented, the consistency of narrative becomes ever more important.
As well as the live debate and discussion, throughout the day our audience were twittering their thoughts, questions and opinions. We broadcast the entire day via a video stream, and our virtual audience were able to join the discussion, live, as it happened.
Here are some of the things our attendees had to say throughout the day.
We'll be adding videos and photos from the event over the coming weeks, so come back soon to immerse yourself in the day's activities.
North is a project being delivered by We Make Media in partnership with folly as part of the Abandon Normal Devices (AND) Festival.
AND
AND is a new festival presented by folly, FACT and Cornerhouse that welcomes audiences to experience the best in new cinema and media art in a celebration that spills from screens and galleries into the landscape and imaginations of the North West.
The festival will take place in Liverpool and Manchester on alternate years, with an extended programme in Cumbria, Lancashire and Cheshire. Expect an eclectic array of screenings, installations, online projects, public realm interventions, workshops and live events, with a distinctive emphasis on ideas and discussion.
WE PLAY
AND is part of WE PLAY, the Northwest cultural legacy programme for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. WE PLAY is a Legacy Trust UK project, led by the Arts Council England Northwest, on behalf of a new regional partnership.
