Tomorrow we have a guest speaker from the ePortfolio program coming in
to talk to us! She will be telling us about the program and wants some
input on how it could benefit us as digital arts students. Go and
check out the eportfolio project website:
http://eportfolio.uoregon.edu. I encourage you all to come! If enough
people are interested, she can schedule a workshop for our group! See
you there tomorrow!
Lawrence room 100
12:00-1:00
Aaron
Date: January 30th
Time: Noon - 1pm
Location: 263 Lawrence
Anyone with questions or needing help putting together your portfolio this
is a good opportunity of get some info and find out more about what the PODs
office can do to help.
- Karl
http://cs.wcsu.edu/cgr/postcard.html
The contest is open to anyone. Might be fun to participate.
- Karl
The back-story on University Day:
Each May, hundreds of UO students, faculty and staff spend the day
cleaning, painting, planting flowers, spreading bark dust, and helping
with other campus beautification projects.
It began in the early 1900's, but died out in the 1920s. Enthusiastic
students got the support of and revived it in 1990. UO students
organize the annual clean-up in cooperation with the university's
Office of Student Life and Facilities Services staff.
Compensation is to be determined. Could be money, class credit or just
15 min of fame. In any case, this will be good for your portfolio.
This is also a good chance to work in a great environment with other
enthusiastic people.
Ideally, you will have web design and coding experience. A must is
that you are self-motivated [aka, can meet deadlines] and want to
enhance your work rather than getting a job.
If you are interested, contact Lee LaTour, llatour@uoregon.edu ASAP
Just a reminder that Craig Hickman is coming to talk this Friday about
cameras and using RAW format. I hope you all can make it!
On another note, if you haven't been down to the Laverne Kraus Gallery
yet I recommend that you do so. There is a great show going on by
fellow students in ASDA. Go check it out!
Thanks all!
S. Mariko Sasaki
ASDA
- Karl
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Student Volunteers
SIGGRAPH 2008 marks the 35th annual conference on computer graphics and
interactive techniques.
Imagine having the opportunity to go behind the scenes and work as an
integral part of one of the largest and most exciting professional
conferences on this planet. This priceless experience gives you the
opportunity to meet and learn directly from industry professionals, artists,
and teachers while assisting conference attendees and supporting conference
programs and events. As a Student Volunteer, you have admission to all
programs, receptions, and many special Student Volunteer events, including
résumé and portfolio reviews, and presentations by industry heavyweights!
All of this is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate
students who are enrolled full time for at least one semester during the
2007-2008 school year and are at least 18 years of age. Students can apply
to work either 18 or 30 hours (approximately) during the conference.
Volunteers from outside the Los Angeles area who are willing to work at
least 30 hours may also receive complimentary housing in Los Angeles for the
duration of the conference. In addition, all applicants are eligible to
apply for Travel Assistance Awards, which offer financial help for travel to
and from the conference.
The Student Volunteers of today are the industry leaders of tomorrow, and
there's never been a better or more exciting time to become a Student
Volunteer. I encourage you to apply! Become a part of the largest and most
diverse community in computer graphics and interactive techniques. I look
forward to welcoming you to SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles, and I hope you'll
join us for a whole new Student Volunteer experience!
Here is a sample of last years gallery:
http://www.siggraph.org/s2007/attendees/art/wall.html
- Karl
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Slow Art
http://www.siggraph.org/s2008/submissions/juried/slowart/
In our digital culture, we can task simultaneously, message instantly, and
prototype rapidly, but, in doing so, do we create an oasis for
contemplation, or do we fuel a hunger for yet more speed? As technology
colors all aspects of our world, we see the inevitable pendular response in
campaigns that advocate slowness.
The Italian membership organization Cittaslow's manifesto defines criteria
for slow cities, focusing on improved quality of life. Internationally,
people are organizing to protect regional food systems, traditions, and
cuisine as part of the Slow Food Movement. There is a return to artisanship,
and a renewed focus on the local, as opposed to the global.
Throughout time, artists have pioneered the important task of illustrating
and preserving humanity. For the SIGGRAPH 2008 art program, we are seeking
art and investigations that address our overarching conference themes
(Complexity and Accessibility, Future History, Global Responsibility, Impact
on Society, and Professional Development and Education) through the filter
of Slowness. Some questions we hope to explore are:
* In which ways do new media artists employ the tools of speed to address
the issue of slowness?
* How does the speed afforded by technology affect the work we make?
* With the rapid changes in new media, how will these artworks be preserved,
and do questions of legacy affect the creative process?
* How can new media art assist in the preservation of cultural diversity?
All submissions will be juried. International works are highly encouraged.
All forms of digitally mediated work are eligible, as well as works made in
traditional media that comment on technology. Selections will be made
according to the following criteria: relevance to the SIGGRAPH 2008 themes,
creative use of media, depth of critical exploration, and quality of
accompanying artist statement.
Our final exhibition will be a gallery at SIGGRAPH 2008, smaller than in
past years. In addition, there will be an exhibition of curated artworks.
Through both of these exhibits, we hope to showcase the strongest examples
of current new media work.
SIGGRAPH 2008 Slow Art
Lina Yamaguchi
Stanford University
I just got an email from Jenny that said they'll be taking down this
week's show today. Any one of us who is showing can start to set up
today after six p.m. You by no means have to start today; the gallery
is open Saturday and Sunday (though I wouldn't leave it all until
Sunday).
See you this weekend
-Simon Boas
I just got this from Jenny Kroik, who manages the Laverne Krause
Gallery. If anyone would have a problem waiting until Saturday to set
up, let me know.
Thanks,
Simon
--- Forwarded Message ---
Subject: Re: ASDA opening on MLK day?
From: "jenny Kroik" <jkroik@gmail.com>
To: "Simon Boas" <sboas@uoregon.edu>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:59:38 -0800
Hi Simon,
>
> Some people from the current show will be in Portland all day Friday. I don't know when you're group is planning ot set up, but is it possible that we come in Saturday morning to take down our work? (there is about 5 of us)
>
> Thanks,
> Jenny
>
>
> On Jan 13, 2008 4:47 PM, Simon Boas < sboas@uoregon.edu > wrote:
>
Hi Jenny,
>
> We're planning on Tuesday, 1/22, 5-7 p.m.
>
> -Simon
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:34:03 -0800, "jenny Kroik" <
jkroik@gmail.com > wrote:
> > Hi Simon,
> >
> > Please let me know what day you intend to do your opening.
> > I think any day you decide will be fine, maybe Tuesday will be best to
> > maintain the "opening" idea, since people are already used to it.
> >
> > -Jenny
> >
> > --
> > Eugenia Kroik
> > LaVerne Krause Gallery Manager
> > ekroik@uoregon.edu
> >
http://krause.uoregon.edu/
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Eugenia Kroik
> LaVerne Krause Gallery Manager
> ekroik@uoregon.edu
and include the dimensions.
Hope to see you there,
-Simon Boas
I hope everyone had a good break! Aaron, Karl, and I wanted to say
thank you for all your participation last term and that we are excited
for the on coming term. We have a few great guest lecturers lined up
and several jobs for the Design Firm. Just a few notes:
1) We will be meeting in the same place at the same time. (Fridays at
noon in room 100 LA)
2) There will be a meeting this Friday.
3) For those who are interested in the Gallery show this term- You
are required to attend a MANDATORY meeting on Wednesday, January
9, at 6.15 p.m. in the drawing room behind the Art office (198 LA),
where an exhibition packet and brief overview of the gallery will be
provided. You will also be REQUIRED to sign a contract for your show
at this meeting.
I think that is it. If there are any questions, comments, or concerns,
feel free to e-mail us. I look forward to seeing you all again!
Mariko Sasaki
asda@uoregon.edu
PS. If anyone has poster designs, please bring it up in meeting this Friday.
