For its second phase, Split Screen has received further support through the Scottish Government's Ecosystem Community Fund to create a series of workshops and meetups, led by the RCS Innovation Studio in partnership with Arcadia, Citizens Theatre, Creative Glasgow, and The Work Room.

Using open-source, low-cost, and free tools, the programme lowers barriers to entry and supports participation, empowering our community to experiment, innovate, and tell stories in entirely new ways.

Workshop participants will receive a £100 contribution to support attendance, with equipment provided on request. Access and care costs will also be covered.

Details

Otmo: Move, Play, Discover w/ Alexander Whitley SOLD OUT!
22 October 10:00-13:00 or 14:00-17:00 (in person)

Dive into the exciting possibilities of motion-capture and digital movement in this hands-on workshop led by pioneering choreographer Alexander Whitley! Using Otmo, Alexander Whitley Dance Company's flagship movement-creation app, you'll explore new ways of creating, composing, and visualising movement using digital tools.

Workshop Host: Alexander Whitley is an award-winning choreographer whose work with digital technology has placed him at the forefront of innovation in contemporary dance. His multi-disciplinary practice, focusing on the use of motion-tracking and interactive technology, spans stage, installation, film, and immersive platforms.

Past Events

Build Your Own Reality w/ Doppel Real SOLD OUT!
27 August, 9:30-12:30 (Online/Hybrid)

In this beginner-friendly session, led by digital media artist Dennis Reinmüller, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of digital environment design using open-source 3D software Blender. Working with a library of ready-made assets, you'll learn to build and light your own digital environments, explore simple blocking techniques, and export your work beyond Blender.

Workshop Host: Dennis creates works at the intersection of visual art, performance, and digital storytelling. In 2021, he co-founded digital-reality studio Doppel Real, which makes digital creative practice accessible through workshops, open-source methods, and community-building.

Performing Digital Selves w/ MV Brown SOLD OUT!
28 September 10:00-16:00 (Online/Hybrid), repeated on 29 September

Create your own digital twins in this intensive one-day workshop led by performance artist MV Brown. Starting with smartphone-based 3D scanning, participants will capture the human form and translate it into a digital model. Working with freely available tools including Mixamo, DeepMotion, and Blender, you will learn how to rig your avatar, experiment with AI-powered motion capture, and create a short animated sequence.

Workshop Host: Rooted in performance, MV Brown's practice uses the human body and new technologies to explore tensions across embodied subjectivity, the body as spectacle, and socio-techno constructs of gender and sexuality. Their practice builds upon questions around the (non) performance of daily life & identity in a post-internet context.

Split Screen Meetup 'in the making'
8 October, 17:30-20:00 at Civic House, Glasgow

Our 'in the making' meetup is a chance to connect with peers from across Scotland, hear about exciting new works in progress, and exchange ideas in an open, welcoming environment.

Get your free tickets: https://split-screen-meetup-8-oct.eventbrite.co.uk

17:30-18:00 Arrival, connect & explore the demos 
18:00-18:45 Lightning talks featuring artists & technologists from the demo showcase 
18:45-19:00 Break, connect & explore the demos 
19:00-19:30 PUT LUCK session (speed networking without the cringe) 
19:30-20:00 Connect & explore the demos

We'd love for you to be there... and sometimes this can feel tricky for many reasons. We can cover access and care-related costs to help remove barriers to attending. Please email innovationstudio@rcs.ac.uk and let us know how we can support you.