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topic: Cliff Evans

DATE: January 8, 2010
TIME: 11:00AM
LOCATION: Humanities Institute Room, Sturm Hall 286, University of Denver

DESCRIPTION:
Artist talk by Cliff Evans followed by a round table discussion on the topics of digital copyright issues, cinema narratives, image manipulation and more.

PARTICIPANTS:
Cliff Evans, artist, New York
Diane Waldman, Associate Professor, Mass Communications and Journalism Studies
Derigan A. Silver, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mass Communications and Journalism Studies
Shawn Huelle, GTA, English Department
Moderators: Laleh Mehran, Associate Professor in Electronic Media Arts & Design, and Christopher Coleman, Assistant Professor in Digital Media Studies.

ASSOCIATED EVENTS:
Cliff Evans' CITIZEN exhibition in the Victoria H. Myhren Gallery, Jan 7–Feb 21, 2010.
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 7, 5–8 PM
Brooklyn-based media artist Cliff Evans creates multi-screen photo-animation spectaculars that incorporate humor and a critical eye to confront what he calls the “mediated and constructed landscapes of fear and desire” in contemporary American culture. Using recognizable images and personalities culled from the internet and projected throughout the gallery, Evans creates an immersive environment of rhythm, sound, and motion. He is represented by Curator's Office, Washington, DC and Stephan Stoyanov Gallery, New York, NY.

Cliff Evans



topic: Copyright - The Basics and Beyond

DATE: April 28, 2009
TIME: 6:00pm
LOCATION: Humanities Institute Room, Sturm Hall 286, University of Denver

DESCRIPTION:
Today's news is filled with issues regarding copyright law. But do you know the basics? What can you copyright? What is fair use? When can you use copyrighted material? These are just a few of the questions we will answer before tackling the big topics of the day in Copyright: The Basics and Beyond.

PRESENTER:
Derigan A. Silver, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mass Communications and Journalism Studies

A PDF of Dr. Silver's presentation is available here.

Here is a list of Copyright Resources he provided:
  • U.S. Copyright Office: www.copyright.gov
  • Copyright Basics: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ01.pdf
  • Creative Commons: creativecommons.org
  • Center for Social Media's best practices: www.centerforsocialmedia.org



  • topic: CO-LAB Symposium 2008 featuring dorkbot303

    Produced in collaboration with Charles Roderick (http://charleshouseroderick.com)

    DATE: May 16, 2008
    TIME: 6:00pm panel & 8:00pm dorkbot
    LOCATION: Lindsay Auditorium, University of Denver

    DESCRIPTION:
    The first annual CO-LAB Symposium featuring dorkbot303 discussed and explored the issues surrounding collaborative practices in the production of community, technology, economy, and politics. Several Denver-based mediators/organizers came together for a conversation about the methodologies and effects of channeling group efforts towards cultural production. The first portion of the symposium consisted of a panel of professionals reflecting this practice in different spheres and disciplines, and followed by dorkbot303, presenting people doing creative things with electricity.

    PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
    Seth Goldenberg, Director and Curator of Dialog:City, DNC Art Events
    Jason C. Otero, co-founderof Art and Anthropology, Inc. Denver
    Tony Shawcross, Executive Director of Denver Open Media, Public Access TV Station
    Jane Crayton, lead volunter of dorkbot303
    Stephen O'Grady, co-founder of RedMonk, an industry analyst firm

    members of the panel onstage
    members of the panel onstage

    DORKBOT PARTICIPANTS:
    Sustainable Media Lab, Cubo-collaborative Interactive Design
    Leah Buechley, Electronic Tactiles
    Math You, Hacking Creativity

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    Leah Buechley presentingLeah Buechley
    Sustainable Media Lab presentingSustainable Media Lab


    topic: Open Critique

    DATE: March 7, 2008
    TIME: 4:30-6:30pm
    LOCATION: Humanities Institute Room, Sturm Hall 286, University of Denver

    DESCRIPTION:
    Members of eMAD, Art Studio, Art History, DMS and Mass Communications and Journalism Studies are invited to submit their work for open critique. This forum will consist of presentations of research. Presentations will be balanced between time for viewing/papers and time for critical feedback. Participants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis -- please contact Laleh Mehran . Open critiques will be held regularly and will feature a shifting roster of participants.

    PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
    Chris Coleman, Assistant Professor, DMS
    Sara Hebert, MA candidate, DMS
    Charles Roderick, Instructor, School of Art and Art History



    topic: Rewind - Pause - Play - Forward

    DATE: January 30, 2008
    TIME: 3:30-5:30pm
    LOCATION: Humanities Institute Room, Sturm Hall 286, University of Denver

    DESCRIPTION:
    Following brief introductions, we had small breakout sessions to brainstorm ideas to empower ourselves to improve creative environments here at DU and in Denver. We concluded with creating research bridges and the possibilities for collaborative endeavors. In addition, we presented a slideshow of 2007 accomplishments.

    PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
    All attendees



    topic: Open Critique

    DATE: November 15, 2007
    TIME: 4:00-6:00pm
    LOCATION: Humanities Institute Room, Sturm Hall 286, University of Denver

    DESCRIPTION:
    Members of eMAD, Art Studio, Art History, DMS and Mass Communications and Journalism Studies are invited to submit their work for open critique. This forum will consist of presentations of research. Presentations will be balanced between time for viewing/papers and time for critical feedback. Participants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis -- please contact Laleh Mehran . Open critiques will be held regularly and will feature a shifting roster of participants.

    PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
    Sheila E. Schroeder, Assistant Professor, MComm/Journalism Studies & Kate Burns, Program Assistant, DMS
    Morehshin Allahyari, MA candidate, DMS
    Devin Monnens, MFA candidate, eMAD



    topic: Open Critique

    DATE: October 19, 2007
    TIME: 1:00-3:00pm
    LOCATION: Humanities Institute Room, Sturm Hall 286, University of Denver

    DESCRIPTION:
    Members of eMAD, Art Studio, Art History, DMS and Mass Communications and Journalism Studies are invited to submit their work for open critique. This forum will consist of presentations of research. Presentations will be balanced between time for viewing/papers and time for critical feedback. Participants will be chosen on a first come, first served basis -- please contact Laleh Mehran . Open critiques will be held regularly and will feature a shifting roster of participants.

    PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
    Alicia Key, MFA candidate, eMAD
    Sara Hebert, MA candidate, DMS
    Stacey Sotosky, MFA candidate, eMAD
    Brigid Mcauliffe, MFA candidate, eMAD