Generator.x 3.0 : from code to atoms

Practical Info

The "Generator.x 3.0" masterclass will take place at iMAL (Brussels) under the leading of Marius Watz (No) from 18th to 24th of February, 2012. The masterclass will be followed by an exhibition of the realized projects from 25th to 26th of February  at iMAL. The results of the workshop will be documented online.

Artists, architects, designers, developers, creative people are welcome to send their project proposals through the 'Call for Projects' form until the 20th of January, 2012.

Max. 12 participants will be selected. Projects will be selected according to original artistic quality and feasibiity (time, equipment, space, budget). Pairs of participants with complementary skills are welcome, eg.  a visual artists/designer and a developer.

Besides Marius, two assistants (one software, one hardware) will help the participants in the elaboration and production of their own work.

The workshop langage will be English.

Important dates

January 20th: Call for participation deadline (submit your proposal through the registration form)

January 24th: Selected candidates are informed

January 25th: online preparation starts with Marius Watz, iMALs team, and selected participants

February 18-24th: production Lab - projects are produced at iMAL, Brussels
(during this period, participants can arrange their presence according to their other activities) 

Februaryl 25-26th: exhibition of the projects at iMAL, Brussels (vernissage on Friday 24th, 19h00)

Pre-requisite

Participants should have a basic knowledge in Processing or other similar programming languages.

Equipment

Selected participants should have their own laptop (Mac/PC/Linux) compatible with the Processing environment. Three 3d Printers, a laser cutter and other audio-visual and digital equipment will be provided by iMAL.

Workshop Fee

50 EUR (weekend lunches + drinks included)