Thu May 10, 2007 14:22

DXARTS RESEARCH FELLOW/LECTURER in DIGITAL VIDEO

May 2007

University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS)

http://www.washington.edu/dxarts

University of Washington, Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media, is seeking to fill one year (with possibility of renewal) Research Fellow/Lecturer Positions in Experimental Digital Video. Established in 2001, DXARTS is a pioneering arts unit with exciting undergraduate and doctoral degree programs. DXARTS brings together current and new faculty from Art, Music, Dance, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Bio-Engineering, and Design in a pioneering research environment dedicated to the invention and exploration of new forms of digital and experimental art. The successful candidate should be prepared to pursue innovative research in their main field of study (film/video) and to teach introductory and advanced level courses in history, theory and studio practice of traditional, digital and experimental film/video. Applicants for this position should be broadly interdisciplinary with strong creative and technical skill, and substantial practical experience from multiple areas of experimental arts, with their focus emerging out film, cinema, and video genres. Applicants should be fluently versed in a wide array of production and post-production techniques and skills, such as field and studio lighting, cinematography, non-linear editing, visual fx & compositing,
motion capture, motion graphics, art direction, narrative structures (both linear & non-linear), custom electronics, machine vision, programming & image processing, auto-poetic cinema, etc.

Masters degree, equivalent or higher required.
Application must include: CV, artist statement, statement on pedagogy, and a portfolio of current professional creative work and research. Support materials must include three references with phone numbers, mail and e-mail address. Samples of previous course design and recent student work are highly encouraged. Portfolio of film/video work must be in NTSC, but may be on CD or DVD, and formatted for viewing on any platform. Other acceptable formats include DVCAM, and MiniDV tape. Please include a SASE for return of materials.

Application materials should be addressed to: Professor Shawn Brixey, Research Fellows Search, DXARTS, 207 Raitt Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-3680. Priority will be given to applications received before August 15, 2007. 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.

For detailed information about DXARTS visit the our website.

http://www.washington.edu/dxarts

shawn brixey professor | director
center for digital arts and experimental media
207 raitt hall | university of washington
box 353414 | seattle, washington 98195
shawnx@u.washington.edu
www.dxarts.washington.edu/shawnx
vm. 206.616.1746 fx. 206.616.3346

Tue Mar 27, 2007 23:30

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

DXARTS is growing and in search of a very unique person to add to our
rapidly expanding IT staff. While many of you will be artists and educators, you
might have highly creative and technically skilled students, friends or
colleagues past or present who are looking for excellent and very rewarding
career employment, or opportunities after graduation or before graduate school.
The pay is competitive, it offers full benefits, vacation, retirement
plan, access to well equipped labs, studios and shops in HD and Stereo Video,
Animation, Haptics, Optics, RFID Systems, Dance Technology, MoCap, Holophonics,
Wet Biology, Ultrasound, CNC Machining, RP, Circuits, Woodshop, etc., and it
even comes with some tuition waivers for courses at UW or in DXARTS. Please
forward this to any persons you think might be interested. Please encourage all
potential candidates to contact me directly.

Very Best Regards,

Shawn

shawn brixey professor | director
center for digital arts and experimental media
207 raitt hall | university of washington box 353414 | seattle, washington 98195
shawnx@u.washington.edu
www.dxarts.washington.edu/shawnx
vm. 206.616.1746 fx. 206.616.3346

Senior Computer Specialist | DXARTS | University of Washington |

DIGITAL ARTS and EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA (DXARTS)
The University of Washington - DXARTS/Center for Digital Arts and Experimental
Media is seeking a senior-level computer system specialist to provide system
coordination, analysis, design, security, maintenance and technology expertise in
advanced arts technology to faculty and students working at the Center for Digital Arts
and Experimental Media. Position requires high level and broad range of
technical skills, deep knowledge of cutting-edge arts technology issues,
literacy in multiple operating systems, 100-terabyte plus server support and
back-up, custom electronics, digital video, digital audio, 3-D modeling and
animation, haptics, and CNC software and hardware. The successful candidate will
support technology-based research and creative work by faculty and students and
courses in Computer Music, Digital Video, Computer Animation, Rapid Prototyping
and a number of other advanced arts technology-based subjects. They will also
advise on integration, purchasing, and use of new hardware and software. They
will also work with our IT team to develop unique programming solutions for our
large scale cluster and grid computing system, as well as our render farms for
real-time image and video synthesis.

Successful applicant must be able to exercise initiative, have clear management
skills, follow-through, and able to develop effective prioritization to deliver
technology services appropriate to a complex academic research and teaching
environment.

Requirements: Requirements: A minimum of a BachelorOs degree in an Arts
Technology, Science or Computer Science discipline with demonstrated experience
in advanced arts technology. Two to four years experience in administering Unix,
Mac, and PC LANs with a minimum of two years in experience in arts-specific
technology. Extensive knowledge and experience with high end digital multimedia
hardware and software applications. Ability to work independently, and handle
multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to lift 60 lbs. Equivalent education / experience
may substitute for stated requirements.

Desired: Desired Requirements: MasterOs degree in an Arts Technology, Science
or Computer Science field with demonstrated experience in advanced arts
technology.

Wed Nov 22, 2006 20:43

RESEARCH FELLOW/LECTURER DXARTS

November 2006

University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS)

http://www.washington.edu/dxarts

University of Washington, Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media, is seeking to fill one year (with possibility of renewal) Research Fellow/Lecturer Positions in Digital and Experimental Arts. Established in 2001, DXARTS is a pioneering Arts unit on campus with exciting undergraduate and doctoral degree programs. DXARTS brings together current and new faculty from Art, Music, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Dance and Design in a pioneering research environment dedicated to the invention and exploration of new forms of digital and experimental art. The successful candidates should be prepared to pursue innovative research in their main fields of study and to teach introductory and advanced level courses in history, theory and studio practice of digital and experimental art forms. Applicants should be broadly interdisciplinary with strong technical skill and practical experience synthesized from multiple areas of the arts and sciences. Examples include; electronic performance, interactive installation, genomic art, database and interface, net art, digital cinema, computer music, digital sound, robotics, mechatronics, telematics, etc.

Masters degree, equivalent or higher required. Application must include: CV,
artist statement, statement on pedagogy, and a portfolio of
current professional creative work and research. Support materials must include three references with phone numbers, mail and e-mail address. Samples of previous course design and recent student work is highly encouraged. Portfolio work may be formatted for viewing on any platform and may include video. Please include a SASE for return of materials.

Application materials should be addressed to: Professors Shawn Brixey Research Fellows Search Committee, DXARTS, 207 Raitt Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195-3680. Priority will be given to applications received before February 15, 2006. 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.

For detailed information about DXARTS visit the our website.

http://www.washington.edu/dxarts

Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:36

DIGITAL ARTS and EXPERIMENTAL MEDIA (DXARTS)
University of Washington - Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media

Multidisciplinary Arts Faculty Position in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Telematic
art forms at the Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media at the
University of Washington in Seattle. Established in 2001, DXARTS is a
pioneering Arts unit on campus with exciting undergraduate and doctoral
degree programs. DXARTS brings together current and new faculty from Art, Music,
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Dance and Design in a
pioneering research environment dedicated to the invention and exploration of
new forms of digital and experimental art.

The position is a full-time, tenure-track position to begin in September
2007, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must be practicing
artists with an Minimum of a Masters Degree in one or more allied
arts and sciences fields, should demonstrate the ability to teach at the
university level, and must have the potential to supervise doctoral students.

We seek an individual who is an accomplished artist who makes innovative
cross-disciplinary use of digital technologies in their works, as well as
someone with a strong background in advanced computing based research
areas such as mechatronics, robotics, sensing and control systems, systems
based art forms, AI, programming for interactive and distributed environments,
physical computing, rapid prototyping, and CNC machining, etc. Applicants
should also demonstrate an ability to assimilate art history, theory and practice
through their research and teaching. Previous experience in teaching and
resourcing such research areas is highly desirable. The position includes
responsibilities for research and teaching undergraduate and graduate
interdisciplinary arts courses in one or more of these areas.

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.

Application materials should be addressed to: Professor Shawn Brixey, Director DXARTS,
Chair, Digital Arts Search Committee, DXARTS, Box 353680, University of Washington,
Seattle, Washington 98195-3680. Priority will be given to applications received
before January 19, 2007. The University of Washington is building a culturally
diverse faculty, and strongly encourages applications from female and minority
candidates.

The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer.

A competitive recruitment and selection process is being conducted and if a U.S.
worker or permanent resident is not selected pursuant to this process, an
application for Alien Employment Certification may be filed on behalf of an
alien to fill the job opportunity.