are you in an IOD or Metals and Jewelry Class this Semester?

Do you want an opportunity to ear 50 extra credit points?? Please ask your faculty about this opportunity!!


NY Times Talk Lunch: “Recycling vs. Consuming Less- Which is Best?”
Wednesday February 16th
12 PM – 1 PM, University Union, Chesapeake III

Come discuss recent NY Times, USA Today, and Baltimore Sun articles with fellow students, faculty and staff! Once a month a guest host leads a discussion of recent articles over FREE pizza and drinks!


Staff Host: Jack Nye, Director of Sustainability

Articles to be discussed: Will be found at www.nytimes.com, www.usatoday.com, and/or www.baltimoresun.com once they are determined.



Hard copies of the articles will be available at the lunch. Join in great discussion and don’t miss the FREE PIZZA and GIVEAWAYS!

Check this out you social designers!!!

See how recycling features at this years' ars electronica in Linz, Austria in this bbc video:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/9111457.stm

rachel gives a patina demo at towson university for the metals club!

Rachel Gives A Patina Demo At Towson University For The Metals Club from rachel timmins on Vimeo.

THINK TWICE

Here are a couple of links to the exhibition of contemporary latin american jewelry at MAD, opening on October 12th but always worth checking in. http://collections.madmuseum.org/code/emuseum.asp?style=single&currentrecord=2&page=seealso&profile=exhibitions&searchdesc=Future+Exhibitions&searchstring=Future%2F%2C%2Fgreater+than%2F%2C%2F0%2F%2C%2Ffalse%2F%2C%2Ftrue&action=searchrequest

The work is very different to what people make here. To get more background information read the blogs here http://www.grayareasymposium.org/blog/ there is also a long list of images of people's work if you scroll down just a little- so check it out!

OMG: NON-TOXIC RESIN!!!

non-tox, water-based, no irritating fumes, class "A" fire rating.
http://www.aquaresin.com

Scholarship! MUST READ

Below is the brief on the scholarship, if you would like to enter then email Brianna (bpoalillo@gmail.com) for the corresponding sheets to fill out ASAP!

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education 

ASF Scholarship for Environmental Initiatives

Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education 

ASF Scholarship for Social Change

The Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education is offering exceptional opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students in the arts with scholarships in two categories: Environmental Initiatives and Social Change. For UNDERGRADUTE students: a total of $2500 (to be shared among 1 or more students) will be awarded in the category of Environmental Initiative and $2500 (to be shared among 1 or more students) will be awarded in the category of Social Change. For GRADUATE students: a total of $2500 (to be designated for 1or more students) will be awarded in the category of Environmental Initiative and $2500 (to be designated for 1 or more students) will be awarded in the category of Social Change. The amount of the award will be determined by the number of awardees in a given year. The intent of these scholarship awards is to recognize currently enrolled Art + Design, Art History, Art Education majors and Art Education Masters and MFA students who wish to further their knowledge, skills, and ideas related to environmental concepts, concerns, and initiatives or current societal issues and initiatives.  

Undergraduate students will select one scholarship category and propose a project that will become the basis for an independent study/Senior project/ or as part of an offered class in ART/ARTH/ARED (with instructor’s consent) for which they will enroll in the spring 2011 semester.  Students should consult with his or her advisor to see if another required course might work for this purpose, or if an independent study could be substituted for a required course in their major. 

Graduate students will select one scholarship category and propose a project that will become the basis for an independent studio course/ Art Ed Master’s Project/MFA Thesis support (with instructor’s consent) for which they will enroll in the spring 2011 semester. This scholarship is designed to fund the Masters in Art Education and MFA thesis work or work leading to thesis work; the scholarships are open to students at all stages of their programs.

 Applications will be reviewed and juried by departmental faculty members in the fall and scholarships will be awarded for the spring 2011 semester.  These scholarships are not need based; they will be awarded on the strengths and merits of the application materials and proposed project.

Eligibility:

These scholarships are open to full-time undergraduate Art + Design, Art History, Art Education majors who will be enrolled full-time in the spring semester of 2011; and full or part-time graduate students pursuing their MFA or Masters of Education degree who will be enrolled in the spring semester of 2011.  The scholarship will be applied to tuition.  No direct checks will be awarded.

Directions for Applicants:

You must select a faculty advisor (full-time faculty only) with whom you will discuss your ideas. The faculty member will serve as your faculty advisor for your project if you are awarded a scholarship. Over the course of the semester in which you are working on your proposed project, she/he will informally oversee your progress and will provide assistance as your work progresses. Be sure to include the name of that individual on the cover sheet as directed.

The work produced must result in a form of presentation such as an exhibition on campus, a virtual exhibition, or public presentation/lecture. You are responsible for finding a suitable location for the presentation of your work. Discuss the possibilities with your advisor and include the potential location/type of presentation or exhibition as requested on the cover sheet.

Your application for either: a Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education ASF Scholarship for Environmental Initiatives or a Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education ASF Scholarship for Social Change must include:

1. Cover Sheet (typed or neatly hand-written) select appropriate undergraduate or graduate cover letter

1. A typed statement of no more than 500 words in which you:
1. Describe your existing commitment to either environmental concerns or social change. Why is this important to you?
2. Propose your project in which you plan to further those ideals, goals, and commitment. Explain in detail, to the extent that you can, the work you propose to commence and complete during the semester of your award. Your designated faculty advisor can help you shape your ideas. 
3. Specifically demonstrate how you think this project will better your understanding or strengthen your commitment to such values. What do you hope to gain from this experience?
4. Provide a work schedule in which you demonstrate how you will accomplish your project in the spring semester.

1. Supporting material: 
1. 5-10 jpeg images of your work that demonstrates your artistic strengths and if possible supports the ideas of the scholarship to which you are applying (submitted in disk form or as printouts). You may want to discuss these works as part of your typed statement. Please provide a slide/image list along with your images.

OR

A research paper, class, or community project that supports your commitment to the scholarship category to which you are applying. You may want to discuss this work as part of your typed statement.

1. One copy of your unofficial Towson University transcript.

Scholarship Application Workshop: Thursday, September 30, 2010 5-6:30 pm CA 2033

A scholarship application workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 6 beginning at 5:00 pm to assist you with the application process.  Attendance is not mandatory. This informal session is designed to review your materials, discuss your abstract/project statement, and answer any general questions. 

Application Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2010 by 4:00 pm.

Submit one copy of all application materials to Ms. Ginger Ross, Administrative Assistant for the Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education. Office: Center for the Arts, Room 3103F. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Notification of Awards will be announced in early November, 2010

If your proposal is selected for scholarship funding you will enroll the following semester for the course (independent study/Senior project/ offered course in ART/ARTH/ARED/ Art Ed Master’s Project/MFA Thesis support (with instructor’s consent) in which you will commence and complete your proposed project.  Upon completion of that semester, you will be expected to give a brief presentation and/or display of your work to interested Towson faculty, students and administrators in addition to members from the local community.

Questions?  Please contact Professor Nancy Siegel, Associate Professor of Art History with any questions or concerns. NSiegel@towson.edu; (410) 704-4693

Study Abroad Discussion! Thursday, September 15, Noon

Open discussion about studying abroad!

This Thursday, September 15th at noon...CA2015/CA2006.

Many of you are planning to study abroad which is excellent!

And you have lots of questions. Let's get together over lunch and discuss/hash things out.

Pass it on and remind each other.

Cheers!

Jan

Money!

Radcliffe Institute Fellowships

The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts. Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. In recognition of Radcliffe's historic contributions to the education of women and to the study of issues related to women, the Radcliffe Institute sustains a continuing commitment to the study of women, gender, and society. Applicants' projects need not focus on gender, however. Women and men from across the United States and throughout the world, including developing countries, are encouraged to apply.

Readmore:

http://cambodiajobs.blogspot.com/2010/09/radcliffe-institute-fellowships.html

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What Social Media Can Do For You!

This from an email listserv that I am on.....I would have missed this b/c I just got home from the day and am attending to things from the day......

There is an exciting article on additive fabrication on the cover of the New York Times in the US today (Sept 14th). If you can't get a print copy at your local news stand you can browse tohttp://www.nytimes.com/pages/todayspaper/index.html. I am very pleased that LGM and our software group CADspan are highlighted for our work in architecture and 3d printing alongside Bespoke, Makerbot, Freedom of Creation and other companies making great advances in applications like prosthetic limbs, consumer goods and even full sized buildings.

I have been on the list for about 15 years. It is great to see the mainstream validation and of course great to be a part of that validation. Much of what we discussed 10 and 15 years ago is coming to pass although a good deal is yet to be done. Thanks to all who keep this list going.

Onward

Charles

Charles Overy
LGM :: RapidArch :: CADspan
800 448 8808 x201

Crafting a Nation- FREE in DC

Check out the Crafting a Nation Conference in Washington DC October 8 and 9. Tickets are free, looks to be a lot of great information and discussions!

Click here to see the website/schedule/ticket info

Fall 2010 Monitor Schedule, Room 2015

Rachel's Work Featured Again!

Rachel's work has been featured in a Podcast my Soft Canvas.  Check it out:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GRwY63w6QU

buy copper!

from
storm copper components, co!

Rachel Curates

Hi All!
I've curated an online exhibition through Crafthaus!
It doesn't technically open until September 7th but because I adore you SO MUCH, here's a sneak peak!


Oddly Wearable Exhibition

Enjoi!

rachel makes a movie

narrative, figurative and representational.




please excuse my dictionary.com and wikipedia.com references. you should not do this. my reasoning was that i needed a base to start from, so that semantics didn't get in the way. this was not a good solution.

Networks

· “A network by definition is composed of a multitude of nodes so that information multiplies rapidly and effortlessly.” Jeff Howe, Crowdsourcing, p. 40

Crowdsourcing

Wowcrowd, a web app for crowdsourcing.

Check it out.

Here's what people are saying about Wowcrowd.

Check out Alyce Santoro's project:

and 350.org

This is cool. Check it out. Participate. Be Cool.

Encoded/Embedded Information

Digital Technology and Art/Design

QR codes are black modules arranged in a square pattern on white background. The information encoded can be text, URL or other data.

QR Codes are now used in a much broader context….aimed at mobile phone users (known as mobile tagging). QR Codes storing addresses and URLs may appear in magazines, on signs, buses, business cards, or on just about any object that users might need information about. This act of linking from physical world objects is known as a hardlink or physical world hyperlinks. How can you use this technology in your work?

From Wikipedia:

In 2009 the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, in collaboration with creative agency SET and Louis Vuitton, created a design QR featuring the LV pattern and one of the artist’s characters.

In 2010 the musician and artist DJ Spooky used QR code in a fine art print exhibited at Experimenta Biennale, Melbourne. Scanning the code takes users to an experiential web based artwork called the Nauru Ellegies, about the complexities of the South Pacific island of Nauru.

Since 2006 the Italian artist Fabrice de Nola uses QR codes in oil paintings or embedded in photographs.

In 2007 the British pop group Pet Shop Boys used QR code for the artwork of their download-only single Integral.

In July of 2009, QR-code was created for character design and promotional materials in the Tim Burton movie 9 (2009 film).

Art 419: ACMET login

To join ACMET, go to http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/acmet-l.html

On the left side bar, click "Subscribers Corner" then "Login". Follow the instructions to login and confirm. Once logged in, access "server archives" on the left side bar and locate ACMET in the list of groups. Enter your info in the appropriate boxes and "Join ACMET". Confirm the subscription in the email which follows joining. After that, I think we just wait for confirmation from the list owner that they have allowed us to add to ACMET. Not sure how or when we will be granted access.