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DIGITAL VERTIGO: A New Media Symposium
April 1, 2017
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
FREE to attend, Registration required, limited seating available.
Register online at: ulethbridge.ca/tickets.
As the University of Lethbridge continues their 50th Anniversary celebration, the Faculty of Fine Arts Department of New Media invites students, alumni and the community to attend Digital Vertigo: A New Media Symposium on Saturday, April 1, from 9 am – 4:30 pm in the University Centre for the Arts (W561).
“We’re inviting the community to celebrate with us during our first-ever symposium that discusses the common ground between the diverse fields in new media,” says Dr. Aaron Taylor, Chair of the New Media Department. “We’re excited to welcome back successful alumni along with current Master of Fine Arts candidates and New Media faculty to provide 12 engaging sessions throughout the day.”
During this all-day event, speakers present on subjects that highlight the department’s three concentrations: Gaming & Animation, Web & Graphic Design, and Cinema Production. Alumni speakers include:
- Output Media founder and employees Bryn Hewko (MFA ’16), Keith Morgan (BFA ’15) and Caroline Weigum (BFA ’16).
- Kim Porter (BFA ’12), a production coordinator with Slap Happy Cartoons, has worked on shows like The Deep, Slugterra, Max Steel, Kate and Mim Mim, and is currently producing a Netflix original called The Hollow.
- Brendan Matkin (BFA ’13), an interaction design researcher and MA candidate at the Simon Fraser University School of Interactive Art and Technology
- Phillip Rockerbie (BFA ’16; MFA candidate)
- Cassandra Allenby (BFA ’14; MFA candidate)
As well as sessions from New Media faculty members Christine Clark (BFA ’10; MFA ’14), Blake Evernden (BFA ’09; MFA ’15), Leanne Elias (BFA ’95; M.Ed. ’03), Dana Cooley, Aaron Taylor and James Graham. With session titles like, “Smart Tech Makes Us Dumb,” and “Hellblazers, Swamp Things, Vampire Slayers and Other Problems,” this is sure to be an entertaining day whether you’re in the New Media industry or just want to stay on top of emerging trends and technologies.
For a detailed list of speakers and topics, please click on the program below.
Contact:
finearts | finearts@uleth.ca
