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Monday 30 September 2013

Arts & Gaming Apps - research & development project opportunity


Arts & Gaming Apps - research & development project opportunity 

 Closing date:  18th October 2013 

Sampad in partnership with Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG), University of Birmingham and Mixed Reality Studios are looking to recruit 15 art enthusiasts aged 16-24yrs to join a team of researchers, artists, curators and technologists to explore whether mobile technology can help cultural organisations engage young audiences.

You’ll attend a minimum of 3 sessions led by creative producer Amy Martin to explore the potential of a mobile app by creating mood boards to inform the game’s design and function. In these sessions you’ll also get to explore the museums collections with artists and curators.  Once we’ve decided on the look, feel, functionality and content, technology specialist – Mixed Reality Studio will begin working on the app and building a prototype. 

 Our final stage is testing, to see whether the game can be used to get more young people visiting and experiencing Birmingham’s biggest and best museum and art gallery.   

This opportunity would suit young creative’s who are interested in knowing what goes into making an app, plus those with an interest in audience development and working collaboratively. You could be an artist, producer project manager or just a creative type who wants to play a part in bringing museums into the 21st century. You must be available to attend sessions on the 25th October, 15th & 29th November and no app building skills are needed.  Expenses are paid and mentoring opportunities are available.

ABOUT SAMPAD

Established in 1990, sampad is a dynamic development agency for South Asian arts based in Birmingham, in the UK. It plays a significant role regionally, nationally and beyond, in promoting the appreciation and practice of the diverse artforms originating from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Through its work sampad serves, supports and initiates South Asian arts in all its forms working with youth, community, education and professional artists.



HOW TO APPLY 

To apply please tell us in 100 words why you would benefit from this opportunity and why you found it interesting, your reply should be emailed to amyrozelmartin@gmail.com along with your full name, contact details, age and location. 

 

 

*Please forward to interested parties 

Amy Martin

Creative Producer 

M: 07947 633 686



Twitter: @amyrozelmartin

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