The students at the School of Applied Arts in Trenčín studied the ins and outs of short feature films. During 2 online meetings, they had a chance to get familiarized with literature and director preparation for a feature film. This part of the workshop was arranged by Martin Velič, a television screenwriter and a director who has worked on various film projects, in cooperation with Peter Bebjak, for example.

As decided by the organizers of the workshop, the whole lecture was shot and prepared in advance at the Fleck coworking premises in Trenčín. The lectures may be used as a study material for future students.

The theoretical part was followed by the practical part where the students created mood boards. With the help of this kind of visual presentation, they communicated their own author intent towards the production of their own audiovisual piece of work – Self-portrait.

After presenting their mood boards, they began shooting the scenes in their own environment so they could depict their personalities in the best way possible. “It was important that the participants analyzed their own personalities because it was them who were the main characters of their own artwork.” says Patrik Kubizna, the organizer of the workshop.

The shot scenes were consulted with the students from The Audiovisual Arts Studio of Tomas Bata University in Zlín after the first week of shooting. The university students consulted the high schoolers on the upcoming audiovisual artworks in 3 meetings during 2 weeks.

The final discussion took place on Tuesday, 15^th of December, and Juraj Ondruš, Senior Video Editor in Bumerang film productions who was a part of it, gave feedback on the created artworks whose theme was a self-portrait. “The self-portraits were diverse, and their different forms of presentation caught my attention. Some of them would even succeed at admittance tests to universities specializing in film” says Juraj Ondruš praising the work of workshop participants.

The citizens association TRAKT has decided to present the participants´ artworks in their online gallery. “We are very happy that the students succeeded in creating interesting author artworks under difficult conditions caused by the coronavirus.”

The project was supported by the city of Trenčín, under the Youth (Mládež) grant program. Thank you.

Translation: Karin Mikossiová

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VIDEO MAPPING WORKSHOP 05 & 06 October 2019 (10:00 – 17:00)

Casa Comum de Reitoria de Universidade de Porto – Praça de Gomes Teixeira
Applications open: https://bit.ly/2m3H8EY

Video mapping is a part of evolution of visual art indicating manifestation of visual art and technology to create an optical illusion using the game with light. As a conclusion, ordinary objects are changed into awesome magical creations. Artists can simply apply their majestics sketches to any 3D materials, for example buildings. In cooperation with the TRAKT from Slovakia, workshop intends to give the participants an overview of the different possibilities to create a live installation wrapping projected virtual content around a real world object.

During the 2 days workshop, the students will get to work with specific software to create a projection mapping project. This workshop is intended for participants who want to learn how to develop projection mapping projects for future events, art installations, and performances.

Workshop organized in partnership with TRAKT

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What is Pecha Kucha Night 20 × 20?

The theme of this first PK is “What is Art, Culture, Design, and Architecture in Trencin”. Our idea is to show people in Trenčín other clever people who has been contributing to the cultural development of the city.

Our goal to present activities associated with the cultural development of the city. Viewers will learn about ideas, creative thoughts, dreams. They will also learn a lot of information about running projects, motivation and demotivation, obstacles or perhaps even about some unexpected help.

Translated: Jana Stupňanová

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The wider goal of the format is to non-violently motivate young people in the city to creativity and autonomy, to facilitate new friendship formation, and cooperation and to contribute to the development of the community. The main line is the presentation of speakers. One of them was also a member and a co-founder of TRAKT, Mgr. art. Štefan Oliš. Among other speakers there were: Marek Hattas, Miša Chmelickova, Peter Michalik and Zuzana Vaskova. The notional line was set high. All the representatives were talking about how they went and go for what they like and what they care about.

Translated: Jana Stupňanová

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The lecturer of the first series of workshops with the topic of VJ was Ľubomír Slovinsky. One week later, Mgr.art.Lukáš Matejka, ArtD (TRAKT), a lecturer, developed the topic of videomapping as a follow up to the workshops.

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A good lunch followed an introduction to the creative process. Students have learned how a creative process works in an advertising agency. Pavol Paulenda showed them the individual team members at Triad Advertising and their specific tasks. After completing the lecture they started their own creative process. They identified what the Student Council product is, where presentations are presented and how they can improve.

On Saturday, September 16th, the workshop began with demonstrations of successful modern advertising campaigns. He pointed to the differences between advertising in the US and the European market. Students were able to see not only the ad result, but the whole process from the creative process to the campaign evaluation. After completing this section, they focused on social networks and their use. They have learned not only how social networks can benefit in their own benefit, but also how social networks work. At the same time, they learned about which social network is the most suitable video and for which image format. Students have seen how paid advertising works, its benefits and disadvantages. Later on, during the workshop, they had the opportunity to try the paid campaign. Subsequently, Paulenda divided the students into 2 teams that worked on an advertising campaign for the Student Council of the Grammar School Ľudovít Štúr and on an advertising campaign for the Student Council of the Secondary Art School. New online rooms have been created for the SUW Student Council, where they can be advised to present and receive suggestions from students. The board has created its own Instagram, Youtube channel, Google + account, and changed the design of an existing Facebook page. A logo was created for the GDE Student Council and the students worked on a joint campaign to popularize their school counseling.

In addition to these activities, students were provided with a photographic studio and rooms equipped with computers to work on their online outlets. The students made full use of these spaces for their upcoming campaigns and, moreover, they were always available by photographer Kristina Pastorková, who helped them work with a professional photographic studio.

On Sunday 17 September, Ivan Ježík from Voices, who came to discuss how to present their work, was welcomed in the morning. He showed them basic body work, eye contact, how they should express themselves during the presentation. Additionally, students received advice on how to suppress stress when presenting or how to create a compelling presentation. These valuable advice was then used to create a joint presentation that students will present at TSK’s premises during the Presidents’ Meeting of the Student Councils of the Trenčín Self-Governing Region.

As the workshop was slowly approaching its finale, the students agreed on a joint strategic work program for the future and set clear deadlines for parts of the advertising campaign. On Sunday, at 13:00, the workshop was officially closed and students spoke. Throughout the implementation of the project there was a positive mood, which was provided by Pavol Paulenda and some members of the project. The way we looked at our workshop can also be seen in the next video.

The project was organized under the auspices of the Civil Association TRAKT. The project would not have been created without the financial support of the City of Trenčín and the EPH Foundation, thank you!

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At the Children’s Festival, however, the children themselves were children. The enrolled pupils attended a grotesque film workshop. Celebratory premiere of the short film made All the photo was appreciated by our precious guest Juraj Nvota. In addition, the festival audience learned – who stands at the birth of the film – the film exhibition. Creators, but also through creative accompanying events or interactive installations in the Army House premises. Teachers and parents who were awaiting a festival seminar on internet threats could also be educated. The Children’s Festival also touches on the popular phenomenon of today – youtubers. During the talkshow of the famous moderator Pisto Vandal, he introduced the popular youtuber TJTN Matúš, but also the native of Trenčín Alžběta Harry Gavendová and from abroad the Czech gamer Jacob Gofelin.

On the third day of June 4, 2016, a large number of guests were introduced to the “Place of the former jam” in front of the House of the Army. The audience experienced Braňa Jóbus, Marinka Somarinka, Bratislava puppet theater, talented soldier Pavel Palca Seriša or For fun crew or Big Band Trenčín. The children also waited for various attractions, games and competitions. The children’s festival was prepared by TRAKT, the co-organizers of KC Activities, Rozumiemedeťom.sk and our sponsors and partners. More about the Children’s Festival can be found at www.festivaldeti.sk and on the festbook (facebook).

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