SYNTH Workshops

Elk Elektronik Synth Workshops give your students a practical learning experience while we explore the key concepts of pitch, duration, dynamics, rhythm, tone, texture & structure as applied to contemporary electronic instruments.

HSC Years 11 & 12 Aural Skills Workshop

  • Preparation for HSC written responses for listening exercises with a focus on the use of electronic instruments

  • Present the Elk Elektronik 5 step Conceptual Analysis in Electronic Music framework for responding to HSC Music 1 aural skills written questions

  • Classroom workshop activities with reference to past HSC papers and listening examples

  • Synths and drum machines for demonstrations

  • Learn vocabulary useful for describing electronic sounds and production elements

  • Duration: Approximately 1 double period (depending on standard length)

Interactive Synth Workshops (High School Years 7 - 10)

  • Foundational synth skills for students in years 7-10

  • Hands-on workshops & expert coaching

  • Learn the unique vocabulary of electronic music instruments

  • Understand fundamentals of pitch, duration, dynamics, rhythm, tone and texture as applied to electronic instruments

  • Improvise, compose and perform with synths

  • Classroom set of synths, drum machines and headphones for use during the workshop (approximately 1 instrument per 2 students)

  • Duration: Half Day or Full Day with flexible class arrangements

Our workshops are suitable for all high school students at various stages, to support your teaching program by providing whole-class, hands on workshops delivering the following outcomes:

  • Improve assessment and exam results through hands-on workshops & expert coaching

  • Analyse electronic sounds within songs or musical arrangements

  • Develop an understanding of practical applications of technology in contemporary music

We have experience with a wide range of classroom formats, so we can be flexible with your specific class requirements.

Please contact us for pricing and to discuss the most suitable format for your class.

 

STEM Workshops

Elk Elektronik STEM workshops provide an introduction to basic electronics and programmable Arduino micro controllers. 

Some things you can expect from an Elk Elektronik STEM workshop:

  • Setup and run class activities

  • Expert Electronics Trainer 

  • Learn about basic electronics 

  • Lean basic block based coding for Arduino 

  • Assemble simple circuits and run programs to control circuits 

  • Program colourful LED strips

  • Resources to help explore programmable electronics after the workshop

  • STEM workshop worksheets

  • Includes Arduino and getting started hardware kit

BYO laptop computer

We have a range of workshops to suit different lengths and age groups. Prices vary depending on the length, location and number of participants. Please contact us for more information and pricing for your STEM workshop.