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| 25th Biennial Conference of ICKL | |
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Nacional de Danza Clásica y Contemporánea, Mexico July 29 (Arrival Day) - August 5 (Departure Day) 2007 |
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SESSIONS Paper The Co-creation of a Prototype Application for the Composition, Interpretation and Verification of Labanotation Scores EBENREUTER, Natalie - Australia/USA The marriage of artistic creativity and computer technology is not a new concept. CAD systems are well established as tools of trade in many fields. This integration has motivated the development of complex computer applications that supply artists with a greater means of creative expression. Dance Notation applications that facilitate the documentation and interpretation of movement notation scores are an example of this. Up until now literature has placed emphasis on the fact that existing dance notation applications are not equipped to detect or prevent errors made during the composition of movement. A possible explanation for this can be understood in regard to the original intent and design of these applications. Typically, dance notation applications, like MacBenesh and LabanWriter have been designed by and for expert use. As a result this directly impacts the usability of these applications, which function more as drawing tools and require an expert knowledge of them to operate effectively. This paper examines the difficulties associated with designing an appropriate system of interaction, especially the interaction between an artist and system that will work to facilitate the composition of Labanotation scores. It seeks to understand the complexities of documenting Labanotation scores for those with little knowledge of the language. Finally it offers an alternative approach to the design of interactive systems for and with novice users of Labanotation. Natalie Ebenreuter demonstrates a strong background in visual and creative arts. Initially as a classical ballet dancer performing with a number of professional dance companies in, New Zealand, The United States, Australia and Europe and then moving into multimedia design. Natalie Ebenreuter is a PhD candidate in the field of Multimedia Design Research at the Faculty of Design, Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia and a 2006 Fulbright Postgraduate Award in Visual Performing Arts. Under the Fulbright award Natalie has designed a prototype application, at the Ohio State University’s Dance Department, that aims to augment the education of Labanotation and enhance dance literacy. Natalie’s research investigates systematic approaches to interface design that may simplify complex computer processes and facilitate the documentation of movement.
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