Hi Ada, not sure if this one has been posted already but might be interesting to some folks...
cheers d Begin forwarded message: > >>> Dear friends, colleagues >>> >>> We are relisting a position (deadline November 18) for a Computer Graphics >>> Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the School of Design, Victoria University of >>> Wellington. A one sentence role description would read: ‘'Seeking >>> artist/designer who makes interesting work with computer programming >>> techniques'. Our last attempt attracted a lot of graphic designers and >>> cultural theory researchers. We want someone who knows how to code, loves >>> to code, but is more of an artist/designer rather than a CS person. More >>> info below – feel free to circulate. >>> >>> Position Title: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Media Design (with >>> specialisation in Computer Graphics) >>> Position Location: School of Design, Victoria University of >>> Wellington, New Zealand >>> >>> Starting in 2012, the School of Design introduces a new Masters >>> qualification in Computer Graphics as part of its MDI offerings. It runs in >>> collaboration with the Computer Science Computer Graphics Masters >>> qualification; the MDI places a focus on aesthetics and creative output >>> using computer graphics techniques while the Computer Science degree places >>> emphasis on the progression of scientific techniques, fidelity and >>> performance. Students from both programmes are required to take a portion >>> of coursework in the other school, as well as working together in co-taught >>> electives. As such, team building and managing such group dynamics will be >>> important competencies. >>> >>> These Computer Graphics qualifications are sponsored by the New Zealand >>> government’s Ministry of Science and Innovation, and by local industry >>> partners who are recognized internationally for work in the Computer >>> Graphics field: Weta Digital, Unlimited Realities and Sidhe. These >>> companies have already helped shape this degree with valuable feedback on >>> its feasibility, structure and future goals. They are also committed in >>> various other ways: with funding, review of student work, guest lectures, >>> PhD scholarships and internship possibilities. >>> >>> Applicants should be both experienced and knowledgeable in cutting edge >>> art/design teaching, research and practice. Areas of expertise should >>> include a creative approach to any number of the following production >>> methods: generative/procedural graphics, animation, generative/procedural >>> 3D, interactive graphics, parameterized design, computer graphics for >>> augmented reality experiences, stereoscopic/3D film production, computer >>> graphics for game design, and/or computer graphics for film/video >>> production. Applicants should also possess a strong working knowledge of >>> related studio practice and all relevant software. >>> >>> Candidates given preference for the position will hold a Masters or PhD >>> degree (or equivalent) in Media Art/Design with a deep understanding of >>> various programming approaches, or in Computer Science with a deep >>> understanding of Media Art/Design, and who have recognized high quality >>> research achievements and creative outputs in these fields. >>> >>> When applying please include a covering letter stating why you are applying >>> and why you believe you are qualified for the position, as well as a CV of >>> previous employment, education, publications and awards, a portfolio of >>> your work and/or where applicable, the work of your students and a >>> certified copy of your academic record. (URL’s to Web portfolios are >>> preferred). >>> >>> In New Zealand, Lecturer is equivalent to North American Assistant >>> Professor, and Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor. For further details >>> governing the scope of the position, and to initiate an application >>> process, please go to >>> >>> http://vacancies.vuw.ac.nz/positiondetail.asp?p=5885 >>> >>> >>> > > _______________________________________________ > Bl mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.sil.at/mailman/listinfo/bl -- damian stewart . @damian0815 . [email protected] frey . contemporary art . http://www.frey.co.nz _______________________________________________ Ada_list mailing list [email protected] http://aotearoadigitalarts.org.nz/
