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FISEA 93 * FOURTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ELECTRONIC ART
=================================================================
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA USA NOVEMBER 4-7, 1993
UPDATE: June 1, 1993.
CONTENTS: Evenings: Sound / Performance / Electronic Theater
Exhibitions, outline of features & sites
Workshop Descriptions & Schedule
Papers & Panels, Topics & Schedule
Projects & Applications, Planned Features/Schedule
Registration, Fee Schedule & Forms
Workshop Enrollment Forms
Accomodations, Prices, Reservation forms.
Endorsements & International Advisor List
Use this information now to register, enroll in workshops, and make
room reservations. To insure your place at FISEA we recommend early
workshop enrollment, symposium registration, and room reservation.
There are limited spaces in the workshops, a limited block of reserved
rooms. The planned presentation halls limit the number of registrants
that can be accepted.
======================================================================
EVENINGS: SOUND / PERFORMANCE EVENTS & ELECTRONIC THEATER
======================================================================
Wed Nov 3 Sound Performance Arts (Live), Whitney Theater
Thu Nov 4 MCAD Auditorium & Alternate sites.
Fri Nov 5 Walker Art Center, Electronic Theater.
Sat Nov 6 Tedd Mann Theater (Live), U of M, Concert/Performers
======================================================================
EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM * GRAND OPENING / RECEPTION * NOV 4, 5:00 PM
======================================================================
Note: Boundaries are fluid. Interdisciplinary works using animation,
interaction, and sound are included in several venues. Live
interactive participation pieces may be mingled with installations and
performance.
EXHIBITIONS: Reception and Grand Opening 5:00-7:30 (Nov 4), followed
by selected electronic events in the MCAD complex. Submissions received
or expected include use of electronics with traditional media and new
experimental forms. Technologies include: electrophotography, digital
color laser technology, expert systems, stereo lithography, artificial
life, VR, AI, multi media, sensors, robotics, networking, tele-
communications, and interaction.
MCAD GALLERY: Selected works installed for one month: 2-D, 3-D,
installations and experimental electronic forms suitable for gallery
presentation. Equipment, security and other factors determine
inclusion in this one month show.
INTERACTIVE and NETWORK ARTS. Emerging experimental forms will be
presented in alternative spaces during the Symposium.
SLIDE SHOW. Viewing room with continuous showing of selected
visual works.
LISTENING CHAMBER. Selected music / sound art will be presented
during the symposium.
ELECTRONIC THEATER. Computer animation, video, film, and experimental
form. Includes selected sequences which serve as a meaningful
experience relative to a longer work. Presentation at the Walker Art
Center, Friday evening, November 5.
SOUND/PERFORMANCE EVENTS. Features work that integrates electronics
with the sound/performance arts. This includes traditional music,
dance and theater, as well as new directions in non-traditional
formats. Live performance presentations include an evening at the
Whitney Theater (Mpls Community College, Nov 3) and a featured evening
on Saturday as part of the opening season for the new 1250 seat Tedd
Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota. Short electronic
events in alternative spaces in the downtown area are planned for Fri
& Sat 5:30-6:00 PM.
======================================================================
WORKSHOPS: WED & THU, NOVEMBER 3-4, Studio sites to be announced.
======================================================================
(1) "IRCAM Signal Processing Work Station (ISPW): Strategies and
Approaches for Live Interaction". Cort Lippe & Zack Settel, Centre
Georges Pompidou, IRCAM, Paris. Introduction to the IRCAM Signal
Processing Work station (ISPW) version of MAX and the DSP library
which runs on real time on the ISPW. Includes: beginning level intro
to programming in MAX; exploring multi-processor communication, code
resource programming in C (to create external objects), and various
algorithms for synthesis and processing. Real musical applications. (2
Days, Wed-Thu) Limit 15.
(2) "Animatronics for the Artist". Kenneth E. Rinaldo, Emergent
Systems, San Francisco. Intro to mechanisms for adding movement and
computer control to art work. Hands on experimentation will culminate
in the construction of a functioning robotic arm. Entry level. Just
right to explore potential of robotics for one's own artistic goals.
(2 Days, Wed-Thu) Limit 15.
(3) "Software Environments for Creating Interactive Sound Art on
Macintosh Computers". Michael Pelz-Sherman, UCASD. Addresses
programming tools for creating real time human-machine interactive
sound pieces. For artists, composers, performers, others seeking to
integrate inter- active sound in their work. Programming experience
not required. Helps you find the programming environment for your
needs. (Limit 20). Enroll for both days (3), Wed only (3-W), or Thu
only (3-Th).
(3-W) Day 1 (Wed). "Fundamentals & Background". New continuum of the
instrument-system-piece; formal languages; emerging standards and
hardware interface requirements; event scheduling, data structures,
linking graphics & sound, human interface.
(3-Th) Day 2 (Thurs). "Demonstration and Assessment". Strengths and
weaknesses of programming architectures: MAX, HyperCard/HyperMIDI,
Moxie, Macintosh Common Lisp. Which is right for me?
-------------------------
Wed Nov 3, One Day Only
-------------------------
(4) "Digital Future For Art: Multi-Media and CD-ROMs". Josepha
Haveman, Artist. Multimedia and CD ROM production for individual
artists. Includes: equipment requirements, aesthetic concerns,
archiving techniques, presentation of dynamic art directly from disk.
(1 Day, Wed) Limit 20.
(5) "Applied Cyberspace: Artists and Existing Network Structures".
Eric S. Thiese, Producer of "Jacking In: A monthly Series on
Cyberspace Literacy". Intro to major international networks. Learn
how to connect to locate, access, and disseminate resources, --
documents, programs, images, sound files -- across the Global Matrix.
Emphasizes opportunities for artists including how to keep costs down.
Entry level with material of value to experienced users. (1 Day, Wed)
Limit 20.
------------------------
Thu, Nov 4, One-Day Only
------------------------
(6) "Using Lisp to express musical ideas". Peter Beyls, Composer,
Performer, Researcher, Belgium. Use of LISP for building a
personalized, integrated environment for musical composition based on
open, modular system in Common-LISP developed by the author. Detailed
algorithms for complex orchestral structures, non-realtime score
processing, knowledge based orchestration, multi-timbral MIDI control.
(1 Day, Thu). Limit 10.
(7) "Programming Interactive Image, Sound, and Quicktime Stacks in
Hyper- card". Steve Wilson, interactive artist, author of "Multimedia
Design with Hypercard". Intensive; hands on; how to program
interactive events that manipulate image, sound, and digital quicktime
movies in context of experimental art. For novices and intermediates.
(1 Day Thu) Limit 20.
(8) "Computer-generated Imagery and Printmaking". Michi Itami, Artist
Printmaker, City College of New York. Focuses on producing computer
generated images on archival paper with traditional printmaking
techniques. Hands on demonstrations and experience especially in
positive to positive plate lithography. Sign up early and Michi will
contact you on preparing ahead of time. (1 Day, Thu) Limit 12.
(9) "Creative Digital Photography". Laurence M. Gartel, School of
Visual Arts, New York City, Gartel Computer Graphics. Overview of
Canon's Still-Video System and Kodak's DCS200 Digital Camera.
Operations and features of each system; interfacing to a Macintosh;
enhancing the image; various hard copy options are reviewed.
Beginners and intermediate users. (1 Day, Thu) Limit 20.
Half Day: Thu, Nov 5.
(10) "Desktop Video: Digital Manipulation of Tape". John Fillwalk,
Media Artist, Director: Film and Video Programs, Minneapolis Community
College. Explores image gathering, creation and manipulation on a
Commodore Amiga platform; integrates camera, videotape, and computer.
Covers 2D and 3D transitions (New Tek Video Toaster), computerized
editing (using Amilink and SVHS), Paintbox, Morphing, Image
Processing and 3D Animation. For filmmakers, animators and computer
artists. (Half Day, 1:30-4:30 PM) Limit 10.
(11-AM and 11-PM) "Using Multichannel Biosignal Input Devices for
Controlling Computer Graphics and MIDI Music Applications". Timothy
Desley, Electronic Media Artist, Cray Research. Explores innovative
biofeedback techniques to control computer graphics and MIDI music
applications. Overview of the hardware, software, and biocontrol
devices. Entry level; introduces creative possibilities for artistic
experimentation. Limit 15. Half day - choice of AM or PM Session (9:00
AM-12:00 PM or 1:30-4:30 PM).
======================================================================
PAPERS & PANELS: FRI-SAT, NOV 5-6, MINNEAPOLIS HILTON TOWERS
======================================================================
Note: Opening session each day is plenary. Panels & papers have been
assigned in 1.5 hour blocks. Six 1.5 hour blocks are distributed in
two parallel meeting rooms each day. Three papers in a block indicates
that each presentation is alotted 30 minutes. All assignments are
preliminary and subject to change.
9:00 - 10:00 AM, Friday November 5, Plenary Session (Main).
"Art and Technology: A Paradox or a Challenge to Articulate a
Necessity of Faith", Jan Hoet, Director, Museum Contemporary Art,
Ghent, Belgium; Artistic Director, Documenta IX, Kassel, 1992;
President, International Association of Art Critics.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room A
"Aesthetics of a Virtual World", Carol Gigliotti (OH)
"Semiotics of the Digital Image", Patricia Search (NY)
"Interactive Art & Aesthetic Experience", George Shortess (PA)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room B
"Interactive Journeys...", Norie Neumark (Australia)
"Configuring Hospitable Space", Craig Harris (CA)
"Live Interaction Applications for Real-time FFT-based Resynthesis".
Z.Settle & C.Lippe (France)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room A
"Robotic Choreography: Redefining. . .", Margo Apostolos (CA)
"The Electronic Garden", Iian Whitecross (NY)
"Deterministic Chaos, Iterative Models...", Martin Herman (CA)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room B
"User's Guide to Electronic Art", Delle Maxwell (NJ)
Annette Weintraub (NY)
"Qualitative, Dialectical and Experiential Domains of Electronic Art",
Rejane Spitz (Brazil)
"Art in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing", Richard Gold (CA)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room A
"Coping With Hyperculture (Panel)", Simon Penny (FL), Chair; "Nano
Thoughts & HyperAesthetics: Art Speed and Interpretation", Peter
Lunenfeld (CA); "Controlling Attention: Hollywood & VR", L.Manovich
(NY); "Virtu-real Space", Schultz (NJ).
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room B
"Scientists Who Do Art & Artists Who Do Science", Trudy Reagan (CA)
"Digital Artists", Carol Flax (CA)
"Creativity & Computation...", Peter Beyls (Belgium)
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, PAPERS/PANELS MINNEAPOLIS HILTON TOWERS
----------------------------------------------------------------------
9.00-10:00 AM, Plenary Session, Main
"The Soul and the Machine: Artists and Technologists in Collaboration",
Brenda Laurel, writer and researcher on interactive media and
interface design.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room A
"The Network Without Walls: The Re-definition of Art in an Age of
Telecommunications (Panel)", Greg Garvey (Canada), Chair; R.Ascott
(United Kingdom), Brenda Laurel (CA), Carl Loeffler (PA), Gene Youngblood
(NM).
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room B
"Formal Logic & Self Expression", Ken Musgrave (CT).
"Kinetic Painting, Technology and Abstraction", Samia Halaby (NY)
"The Beauty of the Algorithm", Brian Evans (TN).
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room A
"The Computer: A Tool For Sculptors (Panel)", Rob Fisher (PA), Chair;
Stewart Dickson (CA), Timothy Duffield (PA), Helaman Ferguson (MD),
Frank McGuire (OH), David Morris (NY), David Smalley (CT).
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room B
"Aesthetics & Epistemology of Artificial Life", Louis Bec (France)
"Cellular Automata Music Composition", Eduardo Miranda (Scotland)
"The Computer Virus As a Creative Tool", Joseph Nevchatal (France)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room A
"Site Specific Work: Digital Lighting...", Leni Schwendiger (US)
"Interactive Architecture", Christian Moller (Germany)
"The SOLART Global Network", Jurgen Claus (Germany)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room B
"Holography & the Landscape Tradition", Rene Barilleaux (SC)X
"Imaging With Color Copiers: Survey of Artworks", Mary S. Witte (ID)
"New Relationships: Artists & Tech/Sci Research", Stephen Wilson (CA)
======================================================================
PROJECTS & APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY, NOV 7, MPLS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
======================================================================
8:45- 9:15 AM College Auditorium: Intro to Projects & Applications
Projects & Applications sessions provide an opportunity to interact
with colleagues who are experimenting or doing research with art forms
and technologies of mutual interest. Artists, musicians, performers,
and researchers present current theory & practice in a classroom
/ studio context. College studios and classrooms will be used for
parallel sessions assigned 45 minutes each in five time blocks:
(1) 9:15-10:00 AM (2) 10:15-11:00 AM
(3) 11:15-12:00 AM (4) 1:00- 1:45 PM (5) 2:00-2:45 PM
Topics received include practice and experimentation with: Digital
photography, networked virtual reality, artificial life, robotics,
telecommunications, desktop cable TV, interactive electronic forms
including VR, autonomous/sensing sculpture, algorithmic experiments,
hypertext, holography, polyhedric form generation, biofeedback,
virtual environments, solid modeling (sculpture), electrostatic copier
art.
Artistic forms include: multi-media, body movement, musical
composition, architecture, electronic cinema, sculpture, painting,
poetry, writing, performance.
3:00 PM Annual ISEA/ISAST Plenary Session. Assesment and view to the
future.
Roger Malina, ISAST (US), Wim van der Plas, ISEA, (Netherlands), Ross
Harley, TISEA (Australia), Roman Verostko, FISEA '93 (US), ISEA '94
Director (Finland), ISEA '95, Director (Montreal).
======================================================================
REGISTRATION & TICKETS DESK at the MINNEAPOLIS HILTON and TOWERS:
======================================================================
Nov 2 Tue 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov 3-5 W,Th,Fr 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov 6 Sat 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
======================================================================
REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP ENROLLMENT
======================================================================
Conference Registration Fee, US Dollars:
$295 if received by August 15
$325 if received between August 16 and September 30
$360 after September 30
Conference registration fee includes entry to all FISEA 93 events
including papers, panels, projects & applications, art exhibit(s), 3
coffee breaks, two lunches, reception, evening events, electronic
theater, Ted Mann concert hall.
--------------------------------
Workshops. Lunch included except for half day sessions. Sessions meet:
(AM) 9:00-12:00 / (PM) 12:30-4:30. Enrollment by September 15
is expected. Sessions with low enrollment may be cancelled after
that date. Enroll early as most workshops are expected to fill.
Each 1 day session: $ 95 ( $110 after September 15)
A two day session: $175 ( $200 after September 15)
Half day session: $ 45 ( $ 50 after September 15)
--------------------------------
Cancellation policy for conference and courses:
Cancellations must be in writing
If received
- by October 1 : full refund less $25 handling fee.
- between October 2 and October 15: 75% refund.
- between October 16 and 25: 50% refund
- no refunds after October 26
- no refunds for "no shows". Alternate attendees permitted.
--------------------------------
Registration Form (Name & Affiliation as wanted on badge):
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
City/State/Code__________________________________________________
Country________________________________Email_____________________
Affiliation______________________________________________________
Phone (Work)______________(Home)_______________FAX_______________
To enroll in courses circle workshop number(s) below. For First
Choice circle workshop(s) you wish to take. Your first choices may be
filled. You may indicate 2nd or 3rd choices as alternates if you wish.
First Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Second Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Third Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Total amount for workshops $______________
Conference Registration $______________
Total Amount: $______________
Method of Payment:
___ Check. Payable to MCAD/FISEA 93. Payment must be included
Registration will not be processed without payment
____Credit Card, check type: ______Visa _____Mastercard
Card Number_________________________Expir. Date:_____________
Signature of Cardholder______________________________________
Address: FISEA 93
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA
FAX: 612.874.3732
E-mail: joan_klaiber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Fax & E-mail registration MUST include credit card info.
=================================================================
ACCOMODATIONS * Minneapolis Hilton Towers
=================================================================
Rooms are reserved at the Minneapolis Hilton & Towers, centrally
located in downtown Minneapolis. This will be the meeting site
for papers & panels and selected auxiliary activities.
Single/Double/Twin: $100 USD per night.
Additional persons in room: $20 each per night.
An upgrade to a "Towers" room is available for additional $25 per
night- includes continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and
access to the concierge lounge.
Reservations: Contact the hotel directly by mail, phone, or fax
and identify yourself as FISEA 93 participant.
Minneapolis Hilton Towers
1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612.376.1000 or 1-800 HILTONS (in U.S.)
FAX: 612.376.1111
Cut off date for reservations is October 2, 1993.
You receive confirmation directly from the hotel.
Cancellation policy: 24 hours advance notice.
FISEA 93: Accomodations Form (Send to Minneapolis Hilton Towers):
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
City/State/Code__________________________________________________
Country________________________________Phone_____________________
___Single ___Twin (2 people, 1 bed) ____Double (2 people, 2 beds
___Towers (Additional $25) ____Smoking ____Non-smoking
Arrival Date/Time_____________________(Check-in is 3:00 PM)
Departure Date _____________________(Check-out time is noon)
Credit Card ____Visa ___Mastercard Expire Date_______________
Card #_______________Print Cardholder Name_______________________
Signature (card holder)__________________________________________
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ENDORSEMENTS:
ISAST International Society for the Arts Sciences & Technology
ISEA Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts
ANAT Australian Network for Art and Technology
YLEM Artists Using Science and Technology
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INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS: *Roy Ascott (UK), *Peter Beyls (Belgium),
Annick Bureaud (France), *Jurgen Claus (Germany), Emanuel Dimas de
Melo Pimenta (Portugal), *Greg Garvey (Canada), *Ross Harley
(Australia), *Craig Harris (US), Theo Hesper (Indonesia), Errki
Huhtamo (Finland), Itsuo Sakane (Japan), John Lansdown (UK),
*Roger Malina (US), Nadia Magenat-Thalmann (Switzerland),
*Artemis Moroni (Brazil), *Wim van der Plas (Netherlands), Simon
Penny (US), Stephen Pope (US), Christine Schopf (Austria), *Minna
Tarkka (Finland), Philippe Queau (France), *Wim van der Plas
(Netherlands), Yoshiyuki Abe (Japan). (* Symposium presenter or
plenary session officer)
=================================================================
Program Director: Roman Verostko <roman@xxxxxxxx> 612.825.2720
Executive Assistant: Joan Klaiber <joan_klaiber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
=================================================================
UPDATE: Program information above as of June 1, 1993.
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From: Carl Loeffler <cel+@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Newsgroups: alt.artcom
Subject: FISEA advanced info
Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1993 16:50:02 -0400
Organization: Studio for Creative Inquiry, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
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FISEA 93 * FOURTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ELECTRONIC ART
=================================================================
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA USA NOVEMBER 4-7, 1993
UPDATE: June 1, 1993.
CONTENTS: Evenings: Sound / Performance / Electronic Theater
Exhibitions, outline of features & sites
Workshop Descriptions & Schedule
Papers & Panels, Topics & Schedule
Projects & Applications, Planned Features/Schedule
Registration, Fee Schedule & Forms
Workshop Enrollment Forms
Accomodations, Prices, Reservation forms.
Endorsements & International Advisor List
Use this information now to register, enroll in workshops, and make
room reservations. To insure your place at FISEA we recommend early
workshop enrollment, symposium registration, and room reservation.
There are limited spaces in the workshops, a limited block of reserved
rooms. The planned presentation halls limit the number of registrants
that can be accepted.
======================================================================
EVENINGS: SOUND / PERFORMANCE EVENTS & ELECTRONIC THEATER
======================================================================
Wed Nov 3 Sound Performance Arts (Live), Whitney Theater
Thu Nov 4 MCAD Auditorium & Alternate sites.
Fri Nov 5 Walker Art Center, Electronic Theater.
Sat Nov 6 Tedd Mann Theater (Live), U of M, Concert/Performers
======================================================================
EXHIBITIONS PROGRAM * GRAND OPENING / RECEPTION * NOV 4, 5:00 PM
======================================================================
Note: Boundaries are fluid. Interdisciplinary works using animation,
interaction, and sound are included in several venues. Live
interactive participation pieces may be mingled with installations and
performance.
EXHIBITIONS: Reception and Grand Opening 5:00-7:30 (Nov 4), followed
by selected electronic events in the MCAD complex. Submissions received
or expected include use of electronics with traditional media and new
experimental forms. Technologies include: electrophotography, digital
color laser technology, expert systems, stereo lithography, artificial
life, VR, AI, multi media, sensors, robotics, networking, tele-
communications, and interaction.
MCAD GALLERY: Selected works installed for one month: 2-D, 3-D,
installations and experimental electronic forms suitable for gallery
presentation. Equipment, security and other factors determine
inclusion in this one month show.
INTERACTIVE and NETWORK ARTS. Emerging experimental forms will be
presented in alternative spaces during the Symposium.
SLIDE SHOW. Viewing room with continuous showing of selected
visual works.
LISTENING CHAMBER. Selected music / sound art will be presented
during the symposium.
ELECTRONIC THEATER. Computer animation, video, film, and experimental
form. Includes selected sequences which serve as a meaningful
experience relative to a longer work. Presentation at the Walker Art
Center, Friday evening, November 5.
SOUND/PERFORMANCE EVENTS. Features work that integrates electronics
with the sound/performance arts. This includes traditional music,
dance and theater, as well as new directions in non-traditional
formats. Live performance presentations include an evening at the
Whitney Theater (Mpls Community College, Nov 3) and a featured evening
on Saturday as part of the opening season for the new 1250 seat Tedd
Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota. Short electronic
events in alternative spaces in the downtown area are planned for Fri
& Sat 5:30-6:00 PM.
======================================================================
WORKSHOPS: WED & THU, NOVEMBER 3-4, Studio sites to be announced.
======================================================================
(1) "IRCAM Signal Processing Work Station (ISPW): Strategies and
Approaches for Live Interaction". Cort Lippe & Zack Settel, Centre
Georges Pompidou, IRCAM, Paris. Introduction to the IRCAM Signal
Processing Work station (ISPW) version of MAX and the DSP library
which runs on real time on the ISPW. Includes: beginning level intro
to programming in MAX; exploring multi-processor communication, code
resource programming in C (to create external objects), and various
algorithms for synthesis and processing. Real musical applications. (2
Days, Wed-Thu) Limit 15.
(2) "Animatronics for the Artist". Kenneth E. Rinaldo, Emergent
Systems, San Francisco. Intro to mechanisms for adding movement and
computer control to art work. Hands on experimentation will culminate
in the construction of a functioning robotic arm. Entry level. Just
right to explore potential of robotics for one's own artistic goals.
(2 Days, Wed-Thu) Limit 15.
(3) "Software Environments for Creating Interactive Sound Art on
Macintosh Computers". Michael Pelz-Sherman, UCASD. Addresses
programming tools for creating real time human-machine interactive
sound pieces. For artists, composers, performers, others seeking to
integrate inter- active sound in their work. Programming experience
not required. Helps you find the programming environment for your
needs. (Limit 20). Enroll for both days (3), Wed only (3-W), or Thu
only (3-Th).
(3-W) Day 1 (Wed). "Fundamentals & Background". New continuum of the
instrument-system-piece; formal languages; emerging standards and
hardware interface requirements; event scheduling, data structures,
linking graphics & sound, human interface.
(3-Th) Day 2 (Thurs). "Demonstration and Assessment". Strengths and
weaknesses of programming architectures: MAX, HyperCard/HyperMIDI,
Moxie, Macintosh Common Lisp. Which is right for me?
-------------------------
Wed Nov 3, One Day Only
-------------------------
(4) "Digital Future For Art: Multi-Media and CD-ROMs". Josepha
Haveman, Artist. Multimedia and CD ROM production for individual
artists. Includes: equipment requirements, aesthetic concerns,
archiving techniques, presentation of dynamic art directly from disk.
(1 Day, Wed) Limit 20.
(5) "Applied Cyberspace: Artists and Existing Network Structures".
Eric S. Thiese, Producer of "Jacking In: A monthly Series on
Cyberspace Literacy". Intro to major international networks. Learn
how to connect to locate, access, and disseminate resources, --
documents, programs, images, sound files -- across the Global Matrix.
Emphasizes opportunities for artists including how to keep costs down.
Entry level with material of value to experienced users. (1 Day, Wed)
Limit 20.
------------------------
Thu, Nov 4, One-Day Only
------------------------
(6) "Using Lisp to express musical ideas". Peter Beyls, Composer,
Performer, Researcher, Belgium. Use of LISP for building a
personalized, integrated environment for musical composition based on
open, modular system in Common-LISP developed by the author. Detailed
algorithms for complex orchestral structures, non-realtime score
processing, knowledge based orchestration, multi-timbral MIDI control.
(1 Day, Thu). Limit 10.
(7) "Programming Interactive Image, Sound, and Quicktime Stacks in
Hyper- card". Steve Wilson, interactive artist, author of "Multimedia
Design with Hypercard". Intensive; hands on; how to program
interactive events that manipulate image, sound, and digital quicktime
movies in context of experimental art. For novices and intermediates.
(1 Day Thu) Limit 20.
(8) "Computer-generated Imagery and Printmaking". Michi Itami, Artist
Printmaker, City College of New York. Focuses on producing computer
generated images on archival paper with traditional printmaking
techniques. Hands on demonstrations and experience especially in
positive to positive plate lithography. Sign up early and Michi will
contact you on preparing ahead of time. (1 Day, Thu) Limit 12.
(9) "Creative Digital Photography". Laurence M. Gartel, School of
Visual Arts, New York City, Gartel Computer Graphics. Overview of
Canon's Still-Video System and Kodak's DCS200 Digital Camera.
Operations and features of each system; interfacing to a Macintosh;
enhancing the image; various hard copy options are reviewed.
Beginners and intermediate users. (1 Day, Thu) Limit 20.
Half Day: Thu, Nov 5.
(10) "Desktop Video: Digital Manipulation of Tape". John Fillwalk,
Media Artist, Director: Film and Video Programs, Minneapolis Community
College. Explores image gathering, creation and manipulation on a
Commodore Amiga platform; integrates camera, videotape, and computer.
Covers 2D and 3D transitions (New Tek Video Toaster), computerized
editing (using Amilink and SVHS), Paintbox, Morphing, Image
Processing and 3D Animation. For filmmakers, animators and computer
artists. (Half Day, 1:30-4:30 PM) Limit 10.
(11-AM and 11-PM) "Using Multichannel Biosignal Input Devices for
Controlling Computer Graphics and MIDI Music Applications". Timothy
Desley, Electronic Media Artist, Cray Research. Explores innovative
biofeedback techniques to control computer graphics and MIDI music
applications. Overview of the hardware, software, and biocontrol
devices. Entry level; introduces creative possibilities for artistic
experimentation. Limit 15. Half day - choice of AM or PM Session (9:00
AM-12:00 PM or 1:30-4:30 PM).
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PAPERS & PANELS: FRI-SAT, NOV 5-6, MINNEAPOLIS HILTON TOWERS
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Note: Opening session each day is plenary. Panels & papers have been
assigned in 1.5 hour blocks. Six 1.5 hour blocks are distributed in
two parallel meeting rooms each day. Three papers in a block indicates
that each presentation is alotted 30 minutes. All assignments are
preliminary and subject to change.
9:00 - 10:00 AM, Friday November 5, Plenary Session (Main).
"Art and Technology: A Paradox or a Challenge to Articulate a
Necessity of Faith", Jan Hoet, Director, Museum Contemporary Art,
Ghent, Belgium; Artistic Director, Documenta IX, Kassel, 1992;
President, International Association of Art Critics.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room A
"Aesthetics of a Virtual World", Carol Gigliotti (OH)
"Semiotics of the Digital Image", Patricia Search (NY)
"Interactive Art & Aesthetic Experience", George Shortess (PA)
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room B
"Interactive Journeys...", Norie Neumark (Australia)
"Configuring Hospitable Space", Craig Harris (CA)
"Live Interaction Applications for Real-time FFT-based Resynthesis".
Z.Settle & C.Lippe (France)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room A
"Robotic Choreography: Redefining. . .", Margo Apostolos (CA)
"The Electronic Garden", Iian Whitecross (NY)
"Deterministic Chaos, Iterative Models...", Martin Herman (CA)
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room B
"User's Guide to Electronic Art", Delle Maxwell (NJ)
Annette Weintraub (NY)
"Qualitative, Dialectical and Experiential Domains of Electronic Art",
Rejane Spitz (Brazil)
"Art in the Age of Ubiquitous Computing", Richard Gold (CA)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room A
"Coping With Hyperculture (Panel)", Simon Penny (FL), Chair; "Nano
Thoughts & HyperAesthetics: Art Speed and Interpretation", Peter
Lunenfeld (CA); "Controlling Attention: Hollywood & VR", L.Manovich
(NY); "Virtu-real Space", Schultz (NJ).
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room B
"Scientists Who Do Art & Artists Who Do Science", Trudy Reagan (CA)
"Digital Artists", Carol Flax (CA)
"Creativity & Computation...", Peter Beyls (Belgium)
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, PAPERS/PANELS MINNEAPOLIS HILTON TOWERS
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9.00-10:00 AM, Plenary Session, Main
"The Soul and the Machine: Artists and Technologists in Collaboration",
Brenda Laurel, writer and researcher on interactive media and
interface design.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room A
"The Network Without Walls: The Re-definition of Art in an Age of
Telecommunications (Panel)", Greg Garvey (Canada), Chair; R.Ascott
(United Kingdom), Brenda Laurel (CA), Carl Loeffler (PA), Gene Youngblood
(NM).
10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room B
"Formal Logic & Self Expression", Ken Musgrave (CT).
"Kinetic Painting, Technology and Abstraction", Samia Halaby (NY)
"The Beauty of the Algorithm", Brian Evans (TN).
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room A
"The Computer: A Tool For Sculptors (Panel)", Rob Fisher (PA), Chair;
Stewart Dickson (CA), Timothy Duffield (PA), Helaman Ferguson (MD),
Frank McGuire (OH), David Morris (NY), David Smalley (CT).
1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room B
"Aesthetics & Epistemology of Artificial Life", Louis Bec (France)
"Cellular Automata Music Composition", Eduardo Miranda (Scotland)
"The Computer Virus As a Creative Tool", Joseph Nevchatal (France)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room A
"Site Specific Work: Digital Lighting...", Leni Schwendiger (US)
"Interactive Architecture", Christian Moller (Germany)
"The SOLART Global Network", Jurgen Claus (Germany)
3:30 PM-5:00 PM, Room B
"Holography & the Landscape Tradition", Rene Barilleaux (SC)X
"Imaging With Color Copiers: Survey of Artworks", Mary S. Witte (ID)
"New Relationships: Artists & Tech/Sci Research", Stephen Wilson (CA)
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PROJECTS & APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY, NOV 7, MPLS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
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8:45- 9:15 AM College Auditorium: Intro to Projects & Applications
Projects & Applications sessions provide an opportunity to interact
with colleagues who are experimenting or doing research with art forms
and technologies of mutual interest. Artists, musicians, performers,
and researchers present current theory & practice in a classroom
/ studio context. College studios and classrooms will be used for
parallel sessions assigned 45 minutes each in five time blocks:
(1) 9:15-10:00 AM (2) 10:15-11:00 AM
(3) 11:15-12:00 AM (4) 1:00- 1:45 PM (5) 2:00-2:45 PM
Topics received include practice and experimentation with: Digital
photography, networked virtual reality, artificial life, robotics,
telecommunications, desktop cable TV, interactive electronic forms
including VR, autonomous/sensing sculpture, algorithmic experiments,
hypertext, holography, polyhedric form generation, biofeedback,
virtual environments, solid modeling (sculpture), electrostatic copier
art.
Artistic forms include: multi-media, body movement, musical
composition, architecture, electronic cinema, sculpture, painting,
poetry, writing, performance.
3:00 PM Annual ISEA/ISAST Plenary Session. Assesment and view to the
future.
Roger Malina, ISAST (US), Wim van der Plas, ISEA, (Netherlands), Ross
Harley, TISEA (Australia), Roman Verostko, FISEA '93 (US), ISEA '94
Director (Finland), ISEA '95, Director (Montreal).
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REGISTRATION & TICKETS DESK at the MINNEAPOLIS HILTON and TOWERS:
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Nov 2 Tue 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nov 3-5 W,Th,Fr 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov 6 Sat 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
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REGISTRATION AND WORKSHOP ENROLLMENT
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Conference Registration Fee, US Dollars:
$295 if received by August 15
$325 if received between August 16 and September 30
$360 after September 30
Conference registration fee includes entry to all FISEA 93 events
including papers, panels, projects & applications, art exhibit(s), 3
coffee breaks, two lunches, reception, evening events, electronic
theater, Ted Mann concert hall.
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Workshops. Lunch included except for half day sessions. Sessions meet:
(AM) 9:00-12:00 / (PM) 12:30-4:30. Enrollment by September 15
is expected. Sessions with low enrollment may be cancelled after
that date. Enroll early as most workshops are expected to fill.
Each 1 day session: $ 95 ( $110 after September 15)
A two day session: $175 ( $200 after September 15)
Half day session: $ 45 ( $ 50 after September 15)
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Cancellation policy for conference and courses:
Cancellations must be in writing
If received
- by October 1 : full refund less $25 handling fee.
- between October 2 and October 15: 75% refund.
- between October 16 and 25: 50% refund
- no refunds after October 26
- no refunds for "no shows". Alternate attendees permitted.
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Registration Form (Name & Affiliation as wanted on badge):
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
City/State/Code__________________________________________________
Country________________________________Email_____________________
Affiliation______________________________________________________
Phone (Work)______________(Home)_______________FAX_______________
To enroll in courses circle workshop number(s) below. For First
Choice circle workshop(s) you wish to take. Your first choices may be
filled. You may indicate 2nd or 3rd choices as alternates if you wish.
First Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Second Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Third Choice: 1 2 3 3-W 3-Th 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-AM 11-PM
Total amount for workshops $______________
Conference Registration $______________
Total Amount: $______________
Method of Payment:
___ Check. Payable to MCAD/FISEA 93. Payment must be included
Registration will not be processed without payment
____Credit Card, check type: ______Visa _____Mastercard
Card Number_________________________Expir. Date:_____________
Signature of Cardholder______________________________________
Address: FISEA 93
2501 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404 USA
FAX: 612.874.3732
E-mail: joan_klaiber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Fax & E-mail registration MUST include credit card info.
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ACCOMODATIONS * Minneapolis Hilton Towers
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Rooms are reserved at the Minneapolis Hilton & Towers, centrally
located in downtown Minneapolis. This will be the meeting site
for papers & panels and selected auxiliary activities.
Single/Double/Twin: $100 USD per night.
Additional persons in room: $20 each per night.
An upgrade to a "Towers" room is available for additional $25 per
night- includes continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and
access to the concierge lounge.
Reservations: Contact the hotel directly by mail, phone, or fax
and identify yourself as FISEA 93 participant.
Minneapolis Hilton Towers
1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612.376.1000 or 1-800 HILTONS (in U.S.)
FAX: 612.376.1111
Cut off date for reservations is October 2, 1993.
You receive confirmation directly from the hotel.
Cancellation policy: 24 hours advance notice.
FISEA 93: Accomodations Form (Send to Minneapolis Hilton Towers):
NAME_____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________
City/State/Code__________________________________________________
Country________________________________Phone_____________________
___Single ___Twin (2 people, 1 bed) ____Double (2 people, 2 beds
___Towers (Additional $25) ____Smoking ____Non-smoking
Arrival Date/Time_____________________(Check-in is 3:00 PM)
Departure Date _____________________(Check-out time is noon)
Credit Card ____Visa ___Mastercard Expire Date_______________
Card #_______________Print Cardholder Name_______________________
Signature (card holder)__________________________________________
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ENDORSEMENTS:
ISAST International Society for the Arts Sciences & Technology
ISEA Inter-Society for the Electronic Arts
ANAT Australian Network for Art and Technology
YLEM Artists Using Science and Technology
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INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS: *Roy Ascott (UK), *Peter Beyls (Belgium),
Annick Bureaud (France), *Jurgen Claus (Germany), Emanuel Dimas de
Melo Pimenta (Portugal), *Greg Garvey (Canada), *Ross Harley
(Australia), *Craig Harris (US), Theo Hesper (Indonesia), Errki
Huhtamo (Finland), Itsuo Sakane (Japan), John Lansdown (UK),
*Roger Malina (US), Nadia Magenat-Thalmann (Switzerland),
*Artemis Moroni (Brazil), *Wim van der Plas (Netherlands), Simon
Penny (US), Stephen Pope (US), Christine Schopf (Austria), *Minna
Tarkka (Finland), Philippe Queau (France), *Wim van der Plas
(Netherlands), Yoshiyuki Abe (Japan). (* Symposium presenter or
plenary session officer)
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Program Director: Roman Verostko <roman@xxxxxxxx> 612.825.2720
Executive Assistant: Joan Klaiber <joan_klaiber@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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UPDATE: Program information above as of June 1, 1993.
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