"MULTIART" - ART INDUCING TRANSFORMATIONS

The project aims to promote cultural enrichment and encourage transformations both at a personal and social level, through varied aesthetic experiences. These experiences are provided by a broad program of activities that covers different forms of artistic expression, such as visual, sound and performing arts. The initiative also focuses on improving existing workshops, with the aim of offering an even deeper and more meaningful experience for participants.

The students had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious FESTIVAL ALPHA IN CONCERT art event, where they demonstrated the results of all the learning acquired throughout the workshops. This moment was a special opportunity to put into practice the skills and knowledge developed in the different artistic languages worked during the activities. Focused on the form of sound and performance expression, it connected in a harmonious way, culminating in an engaging and integrated presentation.

The event allowed students to showcase their artistic evolution, highlighting their ability to work collaboratively and multidisciplinary. The combination of different artistic languages was essential to create a unique experience for the public, reflecting the impact of the project on the creative and cultural development of the participants. In addition to highlighting the individual talent of each student, the collective presentation symbolized the synergy between the different forms of art, creating a show full of emotion and meaning.

In the show, the songs presented were these:

• Avengers
• Primavera - Vivaldi
• The Last of The Mohicans
• Oblivion By Astor Piazzolla
• Odeon
• Carinhoso
• Anunciação
• Asa Branca
• Marcha Imperial - Star Wars
• Amarelo
• We Will Rock You
• Ta-Sofá

Links:

• https://www.alphalumen.org.br/

The objective of the project is to stimulate cultural enrichment and drive change at both an individual and social level, through immersion in diverse aesthetic experiences. These experiences are facilitated by a comprehensive program of activities that encompass a variety of artistic languages, including visual, sound and performing arts. The project seeks to improve already established workshops, aiming to offer an even richer and more impactful experience for participants.

The students assisted in the project carried out the following activities:

From PHOTOGRAPHY classes:
Technical abilities
Camera Settings:
ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed: Understanding how to adjust these settings to control exposure.
Camera Modes: Use of different camera modes such as automatic, manual, aperture priority and shutter priority.
Focus and Composition:

Focusing Techniques: Learn how to focus manually and automatically, as well as techniques for obtaining sharp images.
Composition Rules: Application of rules such as the rule of thirds, guide lines, symmetry, framing, and use of negative space.
Equipment and Accessories:

Artistic Knowledge
Photography Styles and Genres:
Portrait: Techniques for photographing people, including lighting, posing and interaction with the subject.
Landscape: Techniques for capturing landscapes, including composition, natural lighting and use of filters.

Street Photography: Capturing everyday scenes and spontaneous moments.
Macro: Photography of small objects in extreme close-up.

From ORCHESTRA/BAND classes:
The students continued exercising and improving their music studies, and the exercises they developed were:

a) D major scale with variations;
b) Improvement of eighth notes and sixteenth notes;
c) Rehearsed songs; Annunciation – improvement of ligatures;
d) Canon - training of note changes together;
e) Avengers – repertoire practice;
f) Open rope exercise;
g) Exercise of the Asa Branca repertoire;
h) Tone adjustment at the beginning of the song.

From AUDIOVISUAL classes:
Students practiced the following techniques:

• Filmmaking Techniques: Exploration of filmmaking skills, including framing, camera angles, camera movement, focus, depth of field and exposure.
• Video and Audio Production: Understanding the principles and techniques of video and audio production, including lighting, sound recording, art direction and casting direction.
• Video Editing: Learn to use video editing software to cut, edit, add effects, correct colors and sound, and assemble sequences.
• Media Analysis: Study of films, videos and other visual and sound media to understand the language of cinema and critically evaluate the media.
• Technology and Equipment: Knowledge of the tools and technologies used in audiovisual production, including cameras, microphones, editing software, drones and related equipment.

From THEATER classes:
Among the activities carried out, the following content was given from previous months:

• Performance:
Acting techniques, including vocal, body and facial expression.
Character development and building empathy with the characters.
Exploration of different acting styles, such as realism, physical theater, comedy, tragedy, among others.

• Improvisation:
Improvisation games and exercises to stimulate creativity, spontaneity and the ability to think quickly on stage.

• Text interpretation:
Analysis of theatrical texts, scripts and dialogues.
Understanding the author's intentions and how to convey them through acting.

• Body language:
Movement, posture and gesture techniques to create convincing characters.
Exploration of specific choreography and movements for action or dance scenes.

• Voice and Diction:
Vocal training to improve the projection, clarity and expressiveness of speech on stage.
Learn to control tone of voice and intonation.
• Direction:
Understand the principles of theater direction, including the choice of sets, lighting, interpretation and choreography.
Develop driving skills in practical exercises.

• Scenic Improvisation:
Learn to improvise scenes and dialogues in groups.
Develop the ability to construct an improvised narrative.

• Experimentation and Creativity:
Stimulation of creativity and critical thinking to develop original theatrical projects.

• Improvisation:
Improvisation games and exercises to stimulate creativity, spontaneity and the ability to think quickly on stage.

• Text interpretation:
Analysis of theatrical texts, scripts and dialogues.
Understanding the author's intentions and how to convey them through acting.

• Body language:
Movement, posture and gesture techniques to create convincing characters.
Exploration of specific choreography and movements for action or dance scenes.

• Voice and Diction:
Vocal training to improve the projection, clarity and expressiveness of speech on stage.
Learn to control tone of voice and intonation.
• Direction:
Understand the principles of theater direction, including the choice of sets, lighting, interpretation and choreography.
Develop driving skills in practical exercises.

• Scenic Improvisation:
Learn to improvise scenes and dialogues in groups.
Develop the ability to construct an improvised narrative.

• Experimentation and Creativity:
Stimulation of creativity and critical thinking to develop original theatrical projects.

DANCE Classes:
The students continued the activities on the topics covered in class. These were the main activities:

• Movement Technique: The teacher taught the fundamentals of movement techniques specific to the street dance style being addressed, such as popping, locking, breaking, hip-hop, waacking, among others.

• Choreographies: During the class, students learned choreographies that incorporate the specific movements and techniques of the street dance style in question. The steps are taught step by step, and students have the opportunity to practice and perfect the choreography.

• Personal Expression: Street dance values personal expression and creativity. Students are encouraged to add their own style and flare to the choreography, which makes the dance unique to each individual.

• Rhythm and Musicality: Students learn to dance in sync with the music, developing a good sense of rhythm and musicality. This is essential in street dance, as music plays a fundamental role.

Links:

• https://www.alphalumen.org.br/