From holly.randell-moon at mq.edu.au Wed Aug 17 14:52:31 2011 From: holly.randell-moon at mq.edu.au (Holly Randell-Moon) Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:52:31 +1000 Subject: ::fibreculture:: Interactive Media Institute: GAME Conference Message-ID: * * * *** *October 27-29 2011 at Macquarie University, Sydney* A collaboration between Macquarie University's Interactive Media Institute and the Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, *GAME* is a public debate, mini-conference and gaming festival celebrating this exciting new area of research and collaboration at Macquarie University. The event will be hosted at Macquarie University, Sydney, from October 27-29th, 2011. *Keynote Speakers*** Keynote speakers and internationally-esteemed game studies scholars Associate Professor Ian Bogost (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Professor Espen Aarseth (Centre for Computer Games Research, IT University of Copenhagen) will be joined by leading Australian gaming and media academics. Representatives from government, gaming and social policy groups will also present. *Schedule of Events*** *27th October*** *The Politics of Play - Public Debate*** Videogames have been a political issue since they first went on sale in the 1970s and continue to elicit intense debate today. Recently, the violent and sexual content of games has been a topic of legal debate both in the United States and Australia. Both countries have effectively confirmed the status of videogames as art forms deserving of the same recognition and regulation that other forms of media enjoy or endure. This public roundtable will draw out the contentious and complex issues surrounding the content, classification and effect of gaming on our society. Speakers at this roundtable include: Paul Hunt (former OFLC member), Associate Professor Jeffery Brand (Bond University), and Dr. John Martino (Victoria University) with more speakers to be confirmed. The debate is free and open to all members of the public. *28th October*** *Theorycraft - Conference Presentations*** The academic study of videogames is a relatively recent endeavour. With origins in arts and humanities, computer science and social science, the inter-disciplinary nature of gaming has led to famous cross-departmental debates. More recently, diverse and collaborative approaches to videogames as texts, technologies, game systems and social practices have emerged. Theorycraft is a one-day conference featuring keynotes by Associate Professor Ian Bogost (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Professor Espen Aarseth (Centre for Computer Games Research, IT University of Copenhagen) and showcases the latest cutting-edge research into videogames and gaming culture. The day will conclude with a panel discussion of leading academics who will examine and engage with the inter- disciplinary nature of game studies and its future as an object of study in the academy. *29th October*** *Game On! - Family Festival Day*** The third and final day of GAME will be a festival of innovative gaming experiences led by MacICT's primary and secondary student school projects. This festival will include demonstrations of student-made projects and games across multiple platforms including Microsoft Kodu and Kinect and an outdoor ARG built using ARIS. Parents and families are encouraged to attend for a fun and informative look at online education and safety in videogames. *Registration & Fees*** The evening debate is a free public event. Costs for the Theorycraft Conference day are as follows (in $AUD) Further details concerning registration will be available very soon. Please check back for online registration. *? Standard Rate: $120*** *? Student Rate: $50*** * * *GAME Debate and Conference Committee*** ? Associate Professor Mark Evans ? Associate Professor Sherman Young ? Dr Stephen Collins ? Dr Rowan Tulloch ? Dr Holly Randell-Moon ? Dr Sarah Keith ? Mr Adam Ruch ? Mr Alex Mesker For more information visit: *http://imi.mq.edu.au/game/index.html* -- Dr. Holly Randell-Moon Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies Faculty of Arts Macquarie University, NSW 2109 Australia -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: gameFlyer.png Type: image/png Size: 638981 bytes Desc: not available URL: From mcquire at unimelb.edu.au Mon Aug 22 03:45:36 2011 From: mcquire at unimelb.edu.au (Scott Mcquire) Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:45:36 +0000 Subject: ::fibreculture:: FW: job opportunity: connected communities Message-ID: Project Connected Communities (application closing date 2nd Sept 2011): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Bartlett at UCL is running a project, to start in Nov 2011, in collaboration with Mixed Reality Lab, Nottingham University on ?connected communities': local and remote, digital and physical, mediated through networked urban screens. The main aspect is combining the physical location(s) with networked communities (digital and/or technologically mediated communities through social media and /or digital interactive screens. The project will research the design, implementation and evaluation of 4 networked urban screens in Waltham Forest and Nottingham by engaging with the primary project partner (Waltham Forest), the community and the Artist in Residence. The aim is to explore the potential of networked urban screens for communities and culture by engaging directly with the community in order to develop the screen content/applications and mediated experiences. NOTE: This is a full-time although we may consider a job share for complementarily skilled appropriate candidates. DESCRIPTION Research Associate (Connected Communities), - Ref:1200671 Informal enquiries should be directed to Ava Fatah at a.fatah at ucl.ac.uk Duties and Responsibilities Applicants with the suitable knowledge, experience, skills, and aptitude are invited for the position of Research Associate to carry out an EPSRC ?Research in the Wild? funded project at the Space Group, University College London. The research project explores the design, implementation and evaluation of a network of interactive digital screens in urban space. The project will work closely with communities (local and remote) and relevant stakeholders. The research results will be generated through real implementations in London and Nottingham and the evaluation of urban experience mediated through the screens network. During the project, the successful candidate(s) will be involved in the urban analysis, site selection and the evaluation of the urban and social impact of the located technologies. They will be involved in the analysis of stakeholders requirements and will engage with the public in order to evaluate interactions mediated through the screens network. The successful candidate(s) will work together with the project Artist in Residence, Research Associate in Nottingham and all project stakeholders to support the development of site specific screen applications and mediated experience. Funding has been identified for 12 months in the first instance. Key Requirements Essential knowledge and skills include a first degree (or equivalent) and preferably a higher degree (Masters/PhD [or equivalent] in a related subject (Architecture/urban design, digital anthropology, digital humanities, interaction design) and preferably with knowledge of urban analysis and observation methods and experience with real world projects and/or in user/community related projects. They will either be a postdoctoral researcher (or equivalent) or have some post-degree experience in industry and be interested in, or already have experience with the area of human computer interaction (HCI). A good knowledge of social media and a wiki based web site is highly desirable as are strong communication and organizational skills. Further Details A job description and person specification can be accessed at: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTIwMDY3MSZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJmpvYl9yZWZfY29kZT0gMTIwMDY3JnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0yMjQmcmVxc2lnPTEzMTI4MzExNTAtODczOGU2OWQzMmIwODBlYjllODljM2U1ZDhhNjExNTQ3ZjA2ZDkyMw== UCL Taking Action for Equality Closing Date 2 Sep 2011 Interview date Interviews are expected to be held later in September 2011 This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff. ------ End of Forwarded Message -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: