Cinemini Europe Playgrounds
Exploring film through 4 installations by Taartrovers
Taartrovers has designed a set of four playful installations dedicated to Cinemini Europe. Each of the installation explores a particular characteristic of film. The installations can be used separately but are connected by means of design and content. Together this set forms a fantastic film play ‘family’.
The installations invite young children to explore, create and play with their imagination and by that to discover the magic of film. Keeping in mind that their creations are not the purpose of the creative process, but a playful way to experience film.
After a short introduction, children can play independently with the installations under surveillance. Film pedagogues, parents or teachers should stay in the background, available to support or inspire the children when needed.
Playing with the installation is part of the activity and should be combined with a screening of one or more films of the Cinemini Europe film catalogue.
Cinemini Playground for you?
There are two options if you want to incorporate these installations in your own film education program:
1. Take inspiration from the Cinemini Europe installations already made and create your own. If you have questions or if you’d like to share your own Cinemini Europe Playground, please contact Taartrovers.
2. Bring in one or more installations for a certain period of time. This includes a training for your team.
For more information please contact Taartrovers by sending an e-mail to info@taartrovers.nl.
PlayStudio
Explore the process of live action film in a studio
In a box, with a strong wide-angle effect you can play with:
- Set dressing (with 2D basic shapes)
- Abstract costumes
- Props
- Roles
- Studio camera
Materials
wood, light board and steel structure, magnetic paint and magnets, textile
Technique
an old studio camera, external light
Tags
Costumes/props/scene/audience/drama/framework/camera
SoundHouse
How do sounds support images, and the other way round
A playful way to research sounds and produce an improvised soundscape live and draw images connected to music/soundscapes:
- View a short silent film on one of the outside walls of the playhouse
- Explore different sounds by using household utensils and music instruments inside the house
- Produce your own soundscape to a silent film
- Listen to music via headsets and draw the images you ‘hear’ on a wall of the playhouse
Materials
steel, coated perspex and wood
Technique
beam, silent disco headsets, 2 mics
Tags
geräuschmacher/timing/music/cooperation/drawing
LightLab
How does projection work? Play with light, colours, structures, shadows and projection
The LightLab is an open and cosy set of three installations with three overheads and small tables and benches on the floor. One side of the three installations are is projection screens. This installations needs a space without or with spare daylight.
- Create images with light and objects
- Play with objects, sand, paper cut outs, oil & coloured ink on light pads and overhead projectors
Materials
Wood, perspex, steel
Technique
Lightpads, overhead projectors
Tags
projection/research lab/light & darkness/tactility/art & technique
Note: The set of three installations can be made smaller, according to local circumstances.
MovingImages
How can images move and fuse? Play with the illusion of moving images and create your own stop motion film and precinema object.
Time and images/breaking movement in separate parts and building a story/cooperation/playing with illusion.
- Explore the idea of time and find out that film is an image with the extra dimension of time and movement
- Thaumatrope
- Create your own Thaumatrope with support of a light pad
- Make a stop motion film with wooden toy cars
- View your stop motion films
Materials
Steel and wood
Technique
Ipads and light pads
