free summer course in sound production

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listen up. A free summer course in sound production
> for queer, trans, and
> intersex people
>
> august 1 - september 16, 2005
>
> listen up. is a free program designed to teach basic
> and intermediate sound
> engineering skills to trans, queer and intersex
> people in montréal. the
> program is 6 weeks long with an optional 7th week of
> project support, with
> 6-8 hours of programming per week.


areas of sound
> covered in the program
> include:
>
> -how to tech a radio show
> -live sound
> -editing, processing + mixing sounds
> -sound for film and video
> -djing 101
> -recording sound + microphone techniques
> -how to make a radio documentary
>
> this program is designed with beginners in mind, so
> don't be shy to apply if
> you have little or no experience! the teaching
> methods are varied and will
> include workshops, field trips, light lectures,
> readings, guest speakers,
> and optional solo or group projects. the program
> will take place at several
> locations around montréal, with most being central
> and all of them close to
> metro stations and bus routes.
>
> Details.
>
> Commitment:
> this course requires a time commitment of about 8-10
> hrs per week for 6
> weeks beginning august 1, 2005. this time is broken
> up into 6-8 hours of
> training (2 sessions of 3-4 hours each) with an
> optional 2-3 hours for group
> or solo project work. to create a better learning
> and working environment,
> we ask that participants make a commitment to attend
> the whole program if
> possible.
>
> Cost:
> the program is free and includes reading materials
> and the use of basic
> equipment. there is a sliding scale fee of $20.00
> for the cost of discs and
> other items.
>
> Other:
> -there are only 8 spots available for this training.
> we encourage queer,
> trans, and intersex people to apply who, like us and
> others close to us,
> have not had access to formal sound training for
> various reasons related to
> age, class or income, ability, race, faith or
> culture, place of origin,
> sex/gender orientation/presentation, etc.
>
> -this program is offered in english, with some
> workshops/presentations
> offered in french and english.
>
> -childcare and transportation subsidies are
> available.
>
> -not all of our locations for training are booked at
> this time. some of
> these will not be wheelchair accessible. it is in
> our interest to
> accommodate different disabilities and we will
> continue to find ways to do
> so. please contact us for updates and more
> information.
>
> -the program has a scent-free policy, which means
> refraining from wearing
> scents such as perfume and cologne. this is to
> accommodate chemical
> allergies and will be fully explained the first
> session. please contact us
> if you have any questions or concerns about this.
>
>
> How to apply.
>
> send us an email at listenup_montreal@yahoo.ca with
> the following
> information:
>
> 1. name and phone number(s)
>
> 2. any notes as to what pronoun(s) or name(s) to
> use, especially if these
> change depending on the circumstances or who we are
> talking to/leaving
> messages with.
>
> 3. a brief paragraph or two outlining the following:
> a. your interest in sound production
> b. any previous sound-related experience you've had
> and how you acquired it
> c. limitations +/or obstacles you've
> encountered when trying to
> access formal training or
> work/volunteer opportunities in sound
>
> 4. indicate your preference for day or evening
> sessions.
>
> 5. we strongly encourage applications by queers,
> trans, and intersex people
> who are indigenous or of colour, with disabilities,
> working class, poor or
> low income, and/or who have experienced additional
> discrimination because of
> age, size, sex/gender orientation or presentation.
> do any of these
> descriptions apply to you? (yes or no)
>
> OR
>
> simply call 514.848.7585 to leave your name and
> phone number and one of us
> will call you back for a brief chat about the above.
>
> the deadline for signing up is wednesday, july 27th
> @ 6pm.
>
> So who are we?
> we are two trans and/or queer artists who have both
> struggled with narrow
> minds, nasty attitudes and a lack of affordable or
> available resources in
> the sound and video/film world. we both see this
> program as a way to share
> our skills and gain knowledge in a supportive and
> creative environment.
>
> Michel is a 30 yr old trinidadian transexual
> filmmaker of desi - afrik'1
> descent. a former CKLN news host, and spoken word
> artist at bars and
> festivals in toronto, montreal and san francisco, he
> is currently working
> thru film production at concordia university.
>
> Kandis is a 27 yr old queer artist, sound tech,
> musician, spoken word artist
> and dj. with a
> background in live sound, community radio, and home
> recording on random
> machines, she has recently finished a sound
> engineering program in montréal.
>
>
> listen up.
> 514.848.7585
> listenup_montreal@yahoo.ca
>
> listen up. is a project of the CounterShot working
> group at QPIRG Concordia
> and McGill.
>
> CounterShot n. [film/video] reverse angle, vision or
> point of view in direct
> opposition to the dominant or opening angle;
> resistance applied against and
> with equal force to the source of aggression. A
> resource and skills exchange
> for low-income queer, trans, and intersex people,
> particularly with
> disabilities, and/or indigenous or of colour, who
> are committed to producing
> conscious and transformative art.