Today was an introductory session where I went over some of the interactive fountains I have build before. We looked at the progression from initial ideas through technical drawings to the final fountain. I think this was the first time the children had seen that interactive foutains can actually be built.
To get over the idea of control I used some sensors and a prototype of the Apollo Controller. The sensors were linked to simple sounds, MIDI scales and lights. This enabled me to demonstrate simple cause and effect.
I've got to admit that the original plan was to work with small groups, but I ended up doing an assembly for the whole school. Great fun!
The idea is for me to act as a consultant for the project, visiting throughout the year and carrying out a number of workshops.
