Watershed introduces Grundtvig learners to Pervasive Media

Posted on Wed 26 Jan 2011

As part of the Grundtvig learner programme, Watershed and the Pervasive Media Studio will host two workshops in summer 2011 that are specifically targeted at older learners (50+) from across Europe with little or no experience of digital media.


Artists Residencies 2011 - call for South West Artists!

Posted on Mon 24 Jan 2011

Watershed is offering two South West artists the opportunity to research, produce and present projects at the intersection of art, pervasive technologies and culture. This is a unique opportunity to explore process and develop experimental works within a collaborative environment. Now open for…


Sprinting with Bristol Old Vic

Posted on Fri 21 Jan 2011

Today is the second day of our sprint to build Bristol Old Vic's The Memory of Theatre iPhone app. The project features stories and recollections of the theatre through time - the idea is that the visitors to the building can listen to the memories in the exact place they took place.  With…


Creative Producers Development Programme announced

Posted on Thu 20 Jan 2011

iShed and Arts Council England are pleased to announced participants of their Creative Producers Development Programme, which includes a trip to SXSW 2011 and a summer school at the Studio. The programme brings together producers working across art-forms with a thirst to expand their network and…


Bristol Old Vic's The Memory of Theatre

Posted on Thu 20 Jan 2011

Bristol Old Vic's The Memory of Theatre Project features stories and recollections of the theatre through time. The project is being led by Artistic Director Tom Morris and Paul Clarke of Uninvited Guests. Memories are being collected in the location where they took place in the theatre: memory…

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News items

Posted on Wed 5 Jan 2011

N.B. News related to this project will be posted first on the [url]www.bristolbrailletechnology.com#news[/url] web site.There will be periodical updates on the pmstudio site.Ed Rogers P.S. The above web site is now managed through [url]www.pachydermspicture.com[/url] Posted by Ed


From trial to app: user feedback, experience design & lessons learned

Posted on Wed 5 Jan 2011

In December we were all excited about the launch of the first iPhone app for the Tower of London, which was a great success. Last week Calvium's  Creative Director, Jo Reid did a talk at the Pervasive Media Studio about the process involved from trial to the launched app. Jo described the history…


New Year Honours: Watershed's Dick Penny awarded MBE

Posted on Tue 4 Jan 2011

Our warmest congratulations go to Dick Penny, who was appointed MBE for his services to the creative industries in Bristol. As Managing Director of Watershed, Dick has been a key figure in the development and success of the Studio since its opening in 2008 and remains close to the Studio through his…