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Georgia Tech
Positions in Digital Media Design
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Pending final funding approval, Georgia Tech's School of Literature,
Communication, and Culture is seeking two assistant or associate
professors to join them in defining the emerging field of Digital Media
Design as a practice continuous with the traditions of artistic cultural
practice and humanistic research. Applicants should have expertise
in one or more of the fields listed below and be prepared to teach at
the undergraduate and graduate level in LCC's internationally recognized
programs, including a Ph.D. in Digital Media. Applicants should be
computationally sophisticated practioner/theorists prepared to teach
studio courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and to supervise
graduate research in media theory and practice. A Ph.D. or appropriate
terminal degree, and demonstration of significant original research/
creative work required. Experience in interdisciplinary teams desirable.
Applicants should send a letter with statement of research interests
and pedagogical approach, a C.V., one or two pages of screenshots
and /or a pointer to an on-line portfolio. (Requests for full dossier and
portfolio will be sent to selected applicants.)
Applications to:
Prof. Diane Gromala, Chair Search Committee
School of Literature, Communication and Culture
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0165
:: Review of applications begins November 1, 2003.::
The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Graphic Design/Interaction Design
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Expertise in graphic design, with an emphasis in areas such as: dynamic
information design, interface design, user-centered methodologies,
time-based interactive media, film theory and criticism, animation, virtual
worlds, and visual theory. The candidate must demonstrate sophisticated
design aesthetics across media and must be prepared to teach core
courses in visual design in our undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Information Architecture/
Information Design
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Expertise in the history, practice, and creation of large information
spaces, preferably in the Humanities and Fine Arts. Candidates should have
technical competence in XML and database applications and must be prepared
to teach core courses at the graduate and undergraduate level that place
information architecture in the context of cultural and social traditions.
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Interactive Video
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Areas of research or creativity may include: digital games, interactive
narrative or drama, interactive television, film theory and criticism,
database documentary, virtual or augmented reality, time-based
interactive installations, and media theory. Candidates should have
created original work in the development of new video genres and
must be prepared to teach core digital video studios at the undergraduate
and graduate levels.
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On our own behalf:
We have updated our mailing software and hope that you will have no problems receiving or reading our new mail. If you have any questions, problems or remarks, we would appreciate it if you could send them to niewalda@kurzfilmtage.de.
Sabine Niewalda, Press Office
For immediate release:
Calling for Entries to our 50th Anniversary Festival
The 50th International Short Film Festival Oberhausen (April 29th to May 4th, 2004) calls for submissions to its competitions
„Oberhausen still does more for the cause of short film than most other German or even international film festivals‰
Jochen Kuhn, filmmaker, Germany
In 2004, the Oberhausen Festival will celebrate its 50th Anniversary, including, of course, an extended trip down 50 years of short film history and many other specials (more below). However, the presence and future of the short format are also in demand in the four competitions. Oberhausen invites filmmakers from all over the world to submit their latest films or videos. A total of around 140 works will be selected for the International, the German and the Children‚s and Youth Film Competitions, competing for awards worth a total of 32,500 euros.
Deadline for submissions: January 15th, 2004
Accepted formats: film: super 8, 16 and 35 mm
video: DV, DVCAM, S-VHS, Beta-SP/PAL
Genres: all
Length: international submissions max. 35 min
Production date: after January 1st, 2002, for international productions
Wettbewerbe: International, German, International Children‚s and
Youth Films (age groups 5 16)
Entry forms: available at www.kurzfilmtage.de as pdf downloads
in the Festival/Entry Form section
or upon request at the Festival office
(info@kurzfilmtage.de)
Half a Century of Short Films at Oberhausen
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Vicente Matallana (vicente@laagencia.org)
Subject: CALL FOR PROPOSALS: ARANEUM/Art, Science and Technology
Award/Awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology (MCYT)
ARANEUM
Art, Science and Technology Award
Awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology (MCYT)
www.araneum.es
The Spanish Ministry of Science and Technology announces its 1st
Science, Art and Technology Award ARANEUM, a collaboration with the ARCO
Foundation.
The award aims to promote the production of art and critical thinking
related to the Internet. It seeks to encourage the link between
technological research and artistic thought by fostering communication
between manufacturers and artists. In this manner it will engage
industry with the intellectual community. The interaction of these two
worlds will expand their horizons with unlimited new creative and
productive possibilities.
Applications will be accepted in the following two fields:
"Internet-related artwork" and "Research project on Internet
creativity." The proposals selected for the "Internet-related artwork"
category will receive 20,000.00 Euros; the selected "Research project on
Internet creativity" will receive 10,000.00 for its development.
The aim of this award is to promote artistic and intellectual creation.
The selected proposals will receive a monetary award to assist in the
production of the final work. Completed works will not be accepted.
Applications will be received from October 15th to December 15th, 2003.
The winners will be announced during an event at International
Contemporary Art Fair ARCO, in Madrid, on Saturday February 14th, 2004,
fowling day.
Any scholar or artist in the world can participate. Submissions will be
accepted in English or Spanish.
The jury will be composed of 5 internationally renowned specialists.
The members of the jury will be announced on November 1 2003.
Regulations, application forms and more information can be found at:
www.araneum.es.
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Job Opening--Assistant Professor, Electronic Media Art
University of California, Santa Cruz
ELECTRONIC ART
The Art Department of the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites
applications for a tenure-track position in Electronic Art. The
Electronic Media program in the Art Department offers theory and
practice courses in electronic/digital media, Internet based artmaking,
computer-based interactive installation, video art and robotic and
kinetic sculpture. We seek an innovative electronic artist with a broad
knowledge of historical and contemporary art practices, as well as a
thorough understanding of technical, critical, and theoretical issues in
electronic art, and a commitment to the integration of theory and
practice in teaching.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach all levels of
electronic art, special topics in interactive technologies, foundation
courses, and art seminars. These courses utilize Art Department and
Arts Division computer studio facilities that include Macintosh and PC
workstations with digital video editing systems. Other representative
responsibilities may include curriculum planning, course development,
participation on committees, and teaching graduate courses. The
candidate will also be required to participate in the development and
implementation of both a interdisciplinary graduate program in Digital
Arts/New Media and a proposed departmental MFA program. Experience
working with graduate level students is desirable.
The Art Department is dedicated to research, teaching excellence, and
its mission to serve an increasingly diverse population. It has
established programs in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography,
sculpture, installation, intermedia, electronic art, and issues in
theory and practice. Our program currently serves 300 majors. We seek
candidates able to function in a team environment in which collaborative
teaching is encouraged. We are especially interested in candidates who
can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
through their research, teaching, and service.
The campus operates on a schedule of three 11-week academic quarters per
year. Faculty members are required to teach five 5-unit courses per
year, or their equivalent, in accordance with the departmentís workload
policy; advise and mentor students; actively engage in creative
research/activity; and actively undertake administrative service for the
department, Porter College and the University.
RANK: Assistant Professor I or II.
SALARY: $46,300-$48,900, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a terminal degree in
studio art or equivalent professional qualifications, a strong
exhibition record, demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, and
an ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty,
and administrators; and demonstrated potential for undertaking
administrative service. Knowledge of the Macintosh environment is
required. Knowledge of PC environments is desirable.
AVAILABLE: July 1, 2004
APPLY TO: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application; 2)
a curriculum vitae; 3) documentation of recent work (in the form of
slides, video tape, CD-ROM and/or URL) and of student work; 4) syllabi
and relevant undergraduate curriculum plans; 5) three letters of
recommendation. All letters will be treated as confidential. Please
direct your references to UCSCís confidentiality statement at
http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/policies/confstm.htm. and 6) a
self-addressed stamped envelope, if you desire Item 3) materials
returned at the end of this recruitment.
SEND TO:
Search Committee Refer to Provision #0596-04 in your reply.
Baskin Visual Arts
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Questions regarding the department or position may be addressed to
visart@cats.ucsc.edu .
CLOSING DATE: Screening will begin with applications received by the
postmarked date of January 9, 2004, and continue until the position is
filled during the 2003-04 academic year.
UC Santa Cruz is nestled within 2,000 acres of redwood forest and
meadows, overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary of
California's beautiful Central Coast, about 70 miles from San Francisco
and 30 miles from Silicon Valley. Information about UC Santa Cruz is
available on our Website at http://www.ucsc.edu
UCSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Inquiries regarding the University's equal employment opportunity
policies may be directed to: Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Office at, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831)
459-2686.
If you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Academic
Human Resources Office at 350 McHenry Library (831) 459-4300. This
position description is available in alternate formats, which may be
requested from Academic Human Resources at (831) 459-4300.
VISIT THE AHR WEB SITE AT http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/employment/
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Faculty Position in Mechatronics, Telematics and Robotics UW
Seattle
University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
www.dxarts.washington.edu
Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS)
University of Washington, Center for Digital Arts and Experimental
Media, is seeking a Multidisciplinary Arts Assistant Professor Position
in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Telematic art forms to teach and conduct
research. Masters degree or equivalent required.
Application must include: CV, artist statement, statement on pedagogy,
and a cohesive portfolio of professional creative work. Support
materials must include three references with phone numbers, mail and
e-mail address, samples of previous course design and recent student
work. Portfolio work may be formatted for viewing on any platform and
may include video. Please include a SASE for return of materials. Also
inform us if you will be attending the CAA conference in Seattle, WA.
Application materials should be addressed to: Professor Shawn Brixey,
Chair, Digital Arts Search Committee, DXARTS, Box 353680, University of
Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-3680. Priority will be given to
applications received before January 15, 2004. The University of
Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty, and strongly
encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The
University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
A competitive recruitment and selection process is being conducted and
if a U.S. worker is not selected pursuant to this process, an
application for Alien Employment Certification may be filed on behalf of
an alien to fill this job opportunity. Any person may provide
documentary evidence bearing on the application (such as information on
available workers, wages, working terms and conditions, or other
pertinent information) to either:
Employment Security Department
AEC Unit
P.O. Box 9046
Olympia, WA 98507-9046
OR
Employment & Training Administration
Region VI, U.S. Department of Labor
Certifying Officer
P.O.Box 193767
San Francisco, CA 94119-3767
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FACULTY POSITION AT UC-SANTA CRUZ
The Film and Digital Media Department at the University of California,
Santa Cruz, invites applications for the position of Professor or
Associate Professor of Critical Studies. Applicants with a specialty in
the theory and/or history of film and/or television are of particular
interest, but we will also consider candidates concentrating in other
areas of media studies. We are seeking an established scholar with a
record of excellence and a unique orientation to the field.
Candidates should submit: a curriculum vitae; samples of recent
publications; syllabi from courses previously taught; and names of
three confidential references. A summary of past student evaluations is
also desirable.
Send materials to: Search Committee, Film & Digital Media Department,
University of California, Porter Faculty Services, 1156 High Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95064. Refer to provision #0700-04 in your reply.
Postmark deadline: November 3, 2003. UCSC is an EEO/AA Employer.
http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/employment/bulletin/03-04/700-04.htm
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
„Spontaneous Combustion‰
Five group exhibitions for emerging visual artists
18th Street Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
Deadline: All proposals must be received in our office by 3:00pm on
Friday, November 28, 2003.
18th Street Art Center will be accepting proposals from emerging visual
artists in the general Los Angeles area for small-scale exhibitions in
our project space at 1629 18th Street during 2004. These presentations
will be mounted for up to 10 weeks concurrently with the main gallery
schedule in our gallery annex. The project room is located in our
largest studio building, utilizing the foyer installation space,
approximately 800 square feet in size. All visual media will be
considered (painting, sculpture, photography, video, mixed media),
though large-scale works may not be able to be accommodated.
Guidelines:
? Artists must have a professional practice of less than seven years
and not be currently enrolled in a college or university art program.
? All works proposed for exhibition must be included in the submitted
work sample(s).
? Submit contact information; an artist CV or bio; a short artist
statement about the nature of your work (300 words maximum); and a work
sample in the appropriate medium (up to 10 slides; up to 10 minutes of
video on VHS or DVD).
Please submit all materials to:
Clayton Campbell
Executive Co-Director
18th Street Arts Center
1639 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 453-3711
18thstreet@18thstreet.org
www.18thstreet.org
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Bennington College
Faculty Positions
Digital Arts
Bennington College is seeking a Digital Artist to teach a variety of software programs, primarily Mac-based, and to develop Digital Arts curriculum in a Liberal Arts environment. Candidates should have an active professional life, teaching experience, and preferably a terminal degree.
Applicants should submit a letter of application, c.v., examples of work, and three letters of recommendation by October 30, 2003, to Elizabeth Pellerin, Digital Arts Search Coordinator, Bennington College, Bennington, VT 05201. AA/EOE.
Video
Bennington College is seeking an actively producing video artist to teach and work with students and colleagues with widely diverse interests. Candidates will be expected to teach all levels of video production and to develop and teach related courses in video history, criticism, and aesthetics. Emphasis is on low cost accessible video hardware with FCP and Pro Tools editing software.
Applications should submit a letter of application, c.v., examples of work, Self-addressed stamped envelope, and three letters of recommendation by October 30, 2003 to: Elizabeth Pellerin, Video Arts Search Coordinator, Bennington College, Bennington, VT 05201. AA/EOE.
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Open Zone: Quarterly forum for new work
At Ocularis
70 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
http://www.ocularis.net
Open Zone is a quarterly forum for new works by NYC-based film/ video makers. Including
documentary, experimental and narrative film, video and new media, Open Zone provides a
unique opportunity to view and discuss emerging work of all kinds.
Open Zone will consider works under 12 minutes in length and produced in the last 12
months. Acceptable formats include: DVD, mini-dv, dvcam, VHS, 16mm, S8 film. Please
see http://www.ocularis.net for an entry form and guidelines. The deadline for
submissions is December 7, 2003.
With questions, please contact the Open Zone coordinators Erika Biddle -
erika@ocularis.net.
Ocularis is a weekly cinema run out of Galapagos Arts Space dedicated to the exhibition
of independent, experimental and documentary film/video and new media, as well as
international and repertory cinema. For our current schedule and more information on
Ocularis, please visit http://www.ocularis.net.
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TIME & INTERACTIVITY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
College of Liberal Arts
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Twin Cities Campus
The Department of Art, University of Minnesota -Twin Cities seeks a 100% time, 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor in the area of Time & Interactivity to begin Fall Semester 2004. The successful candidate will demonstrate interest and ability to engage in outstanding creative activity and be dedicated to teaching and multifaceted service in the Time & Interactivity area of an interdisciplinary fine arts department.
For a complete position description and application procedures, visit Department of Art website at: http://artdept.umn.edu/jobs.html, call (612) 625-8096, or fax your request to (612) 625-7881. Applications must be postmarked by December 29, 2003.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
We, as the Visual Communication Department of Istanbul Yeditepe University, are organizing the "2nd International Symposium of Interactive Media Design" between 5-7 January 2004.
ISIMD 2004 aims to be an annual meeting platform to discuss the ongoing advances in the field of interactive media design, new technology and techniques in the industry and their impacts on culture and the arts. The symposium is accompanied by workshops and art exhibitions for a better demonstration of the issues discussed in the symposium. Hence the program committee of the International Symposium of Interactive Media Design (ISIMD) invites the submission of papers, workshop proposals and digital art wor
ks to ISIMD'04. You can find the details of the symposium in our website http://isimd2004.yeditepe.edu.tr, which is updated continuously.
We will be happy if you participate in our program with your papers and/or art works. Please note that official language of the symposium is English, thus all submission should be made accordingly. Please don't hesitate to inquire us if you have any kind of question about the symposium.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely Yours,
Prof.Dr. Emin Do?an AYDIN
Visual Communication Design Department Chair
Faculty of Communication
Istanbul Yeditepe University
eda@yeditepe.edu.tr