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>On May 19, 2008, at 21:35 PM Julian Oliver wrote:
>this may be of interest to the young'ns amongst you (20-28 years)..
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>CALL FOR APPLICATION
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>6TH ASIA-EUROPE ART CAMP:
>Ludic Times | The Art of Gaming
>22 ? 29 July 2008
>Singapore 
>
>The Asia-Europe Art Camp project is an initiative set up by Asia-Europe
>Foundation (ASEF) in 2003 focusing on New Media Art. The project aims at
>developing a platform to promote dialogue between art students from Asia and
>Europe, to learn more about each other?s contexts, cultures and be inspired
>during a week of lectures, workshops and public events. Focusing more on the
>creative process than on the ?artistic product?, the Art Camp has been
>designed as a learning experience and an opportunity for professional
>development.
> 
>Built upon the achievements of the previous five Art Camps, the 6th Art Camp
>will gather 20 young artists or students, usually in their final year of
>study, from ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) countries for an intensive week of
>workshops, lectures and meetings as well as artistic and collaborative work.
>A team of Asia-Europe artistic advisors and resource persons specialised in
>art and technology will lead and facilitate the workshops during the Art
>Camp. 
> 
>On the sidelines of the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA)
>2008 and the Asia-Europe New Media Arts Policy and Practice Meeting, the 6th
>Asia-Europe Art Camp to be held in Singapore is conceptualised around the
>theme of gaming and will focus on the nature of our contemporary ludic
>culture while taking into account psychology of gaming and theories of
>gaming (as tools for social development and awareness, real-life situation
>simulations, artificial and augmented realities, serious games for education
>and games as an art form). Electronic, internet-based and pervasive games
>and their roles in urban society will be discussed as well as the
>possibilities for Asia-Europe game development collaborations and
>industry-artist-researcher partnerships.
> 
>Objectives 
>? To give participants the opportunity of an international, cultural and
>artistic learning experience and professional development by meeting up with
>renowned game art experts from Asia and Europe.
>? To provide participants with a genuine exposure on the development of new
>media arts in Asia and Europe especially by giving unique opportunities to
>participate actively in the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA)
>2008 and the Asia-Europe New Media Arts Policy and Practice Meeting.
>? To encourage and support any promising collaboration between participants
>prior and after the Art Camp.
> 
>Activities & Process
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>Online Platform 
>An online platform will be activated a month before the Art Camp to allow
>the selected participants to initiate communication with one other before
>they meet physically.
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>Lectures | Workshop | Project work
>A team of experts including animators, software developers, artists and
>researchers will present various presentations served to explore certain
>core concepts and principles of the Art Camp. During the workshops,
>facilitators from Asia and Europe will introduce various new media tools
>such as Machinima, Unreal tournament (UT) engine, etc. These workshops will
>enable the participants to work in groups, present ideas and discuss
>concepts. 
> 
>Public presentation
>The student participants will conclude the Art Camp with a presentation of
>their Works-in-progress created during the workshop which will be screened
>and showcased to the public during the ISEA meeting.
> 
>Side Activities
>The students will also be given the opportunity to participate in the
>acclaimed ISEA 2008 during the Art Camp as well as to contribute their
>thoughts and recommendations in the New Media Arts Policy and Practice
>Meeting, both of which will be held alongside the Art Camp.
> 
>Who can apply ?
> 
>Final year students (university level, below Master) from relevant schools
>(mixed/new/inter-media departments preferably) with the following criteria:
>* Nationality of an ASEM member country (Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria,
>Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
>Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos,
>Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, The
>Netherlands, Pakistan, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
>Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United
>Kingdom and Vietnam).
>* Preferably between 20 and 28 years of age;
>* Have a keen interest in exchanging thoughts and visions with other artists
>from other countries and backgrounds in new media arts;
>* Possess an interest in collaborative work & cross-cultural exchanges.
>Prior relevant experiences and/or projects as well as participation and
>interest in local and international artists? networks are an asset.
>* Have an interest in participating in a one-month online collaboration
>prior to the Art Camp to regularly engage in an exchange with the other
>selected participants and assigned team.
>* Possess a good ability to communicate in English, which is the working
>language of the Art Camp.
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>Terms & conditions
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>* The selected participants may be subsidized to help defray the costs of
>the travel to Singapore;
>* Accommodation (twin sharing) for the duration of the Art Camp will be
>covered by the organizers;
>* Each selected participant will complete and sign a registration form with
>ASEF within the week following the announcement of his/her selection.
>Failure to do so will invalidate the selection.
>* Participation by the selected participants in the on-line collaboration
>one month prior to the Art Camp is required.
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>Submission
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>1. A duly completed Application Form.
>2. Your Curriculum Vitae (no longer than 2 pages) detailing your artistic
>experience related to Art Camp project concept, short biography (5-6 lines
>max) and informal picture.
>3. A Letter of Motivation (no longer than 2 pages) stating:
>a. What do you want to achieve through this Art Camp?
>b. Your interest in cross-cultural and collaborative projects.
>c. Past experiences that are relevant for this project.
>d. Future projects you would like to explore after/through this Art Camp in
>relation with Asia and Europe.
>e. Why do you think the Art Camp is appropriate for you?
>f. What can you contribute to the Art Camp?
>4. Samples of your work (with concept description) in any following formats
>based on your background and interest: CD-ROM DVD (for video/performance
>works and/or game demo, in 3 copies, format playable with Quicktime or
>Window Media Player), digital photography works (the size should not exceed
>150dpi) and/or web links to access your profile and work.
>5. A recommendation letter from your Faculty/School is required.
> 
>Deadline: 28 May 2008
> 
>Please submit your application and all requirements by e-mail preferably
>(CD/DVD material should be sent by post):
>
>Azizah Fauziah
>Cultural Exchange Department - Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
>31, Heng Mui Keng Terrace - Singapore 119595
>Tel: +65 6874 9741 - Fax: +65 6872 1207 - azizah.fauziah at asef.org
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>Organisers 
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>The 6th Asia-Europe Art Camp is organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation in
>partnership with the International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) 2008.
> 
>? Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) seeks to promote better mutual understanding
>and closer cooperation between the people of Asia and Europe through greater
>intellectual, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges.  These exchanges
>include conferences, lecture tours, workshops, seminars and the use of
>web-based platforms. Established in February 1997 by the partners of the
>Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), ASEF works in partnership with other public
>institutions and civil society actors to ensure its work is broad-based and
>balanced among the partner countries. http://www.asef.org
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>The Cultural Exchange Department (CE) of ASEF seeks to provide young artists
>and cultural professionals with a unique environment for dialogue that can
>evolve into positive artistic interventions, dynamic cultural networks and
>cultural policy development in and between Asia and Europe. CE?s areas of
>co-operation are young artists? exchange (new media, photography, dance and
>music), process oriented platforms and networks (museums, independent cinema
>and autonomous cultural centres), dialogue on policy and culture, and a
>vision for an Asia-Europe Cultural Portal (Culture360).
> 
>? International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA), initiated in 1988, is
>the world?s premier media arts event for the critical discussion and
>showcase of creative productions applying new technologies in interactive
>and digital media. Held biannually in various cities throughout the world,
>this migratory event is being held in Asia for the second time in its
>history, after Singapore successfully secured this bid.
>ISEA 2008 will consist of an internationally juried media art exhibition, a
>peer reviewed academic conference and various invited exhibitions, workshops
>and partner events. Hosting ISEA 2008 represents both an incredible
>opportunity for Singapore team to define, shape and affect media and
>cultural developments in Singapore, as well as in the Asian region and
>beyond. It seeks to include as many culturally diverse perspectives from the
>Asian region to encourage cross-cultural dialogues on the possibilities and
>opportunities of media technologies globally. www.isea2008.org 
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