Posted on 30 Jun 2004<\/p>\n
The ACUADS Newsletter is an ad hoc publication from the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools. It aims to communicate information about activities of the Council Executive, research interests and events and activities related to the visual art and design sector.<\/p>\n
Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n The ACUADS Executive Meeting was held at Monash University on 14 May 2004 and considered the following agenda items:<\/p>\n The next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for 6 August 2004 at the VCA.<\/p>\n Theme: Art and Design Update: New policies \u2013 New opportunities Dates: 22-24 September 2004 Where: ANU, Canberra<\/p>\n Pre-conference Seminar Day<\/p>\n Wed 22 September 2004 Round table \u2013 information sharing \u2013 issues related to:<\/p>\n Foundation Studies Convenor Kay Lawrence (Kay.Lawrence@unisa.edu.au) Honours Studies Convenor Craig Bremner (Craig.Bremner@canberra.edu.au) Graduate Studies Convenors Nigel Lendon (Nigel.Lendon@anu.edu.au) and John Barbour (John.Barbour@unisda.edu.au) Computer-based Studies Convenor Gilbert Riedelbauch (Gilbert.Riedelbauch@anu.edu.au) Anyone interested to contribute to these seminars with short presentations (5-10 minutes) is invited to contact the convenor direct, copy to ACUADS@anu.edu.au.<\/p>\n CONFERENCE PAPERS<\/p>\n Second Call for Papers (Non-refereed) The Conference Committee has received 24 proposals, which are now moving into the refereeing process. All members who have submitted abstracts have been contacted with Guidelines for submission of papers.<\/p>\n This second call for papers invites contribution on the following themes:<\/p>\n successful research initiatives \u2013 including practice-based projects Institutional or interdisciplinary collaborations internationalisation teaching and assessment in the context of quality assurance Please send a 200-word abstract of your proposed paper clearly stating how it addresses the Conference theme, and a five-line biographical note to ACUADS@anu.edu.au by Monday 30 June.<\/p>\n For further information: contact Professor David Williams ANU School of Art or e-mail david.Williams@anu.edu.au.<\/p>\n Note the dates into your diaries NOW!<\/p>\n DRAFT PROGRAM \u2013 ACUADS 2004 Annual Conference<\/p>\n DAY ONE Pre-conference Seminar Day Wed 22\/9<\/p>\n AM (ANU School of Art) Prof. David Williams, Chair ACUADS, ANU School of Art Welcome and program outline<\/p>\n Parallel sessions Round table \u2013 information exchange Seminar 1 (ANU): Computer Based Studies \u2013 Convenor: Gilbert Riedelbauch Seminar 2 (ANU): Graduate Studies \u2013 Convenors: Nigel Lendon & John Barbour<\/p>\n PM Travel to University of Canberra Lunch and welcome<\/p>\n Parallel sessions Round table \u2013 information exchange Seminar 3 (School of Design, University of Canberra): Honours Studies \u2013 Convenor: Prof. Craig Bremner Seminar 4 (University of Canberra): Foundation Studies \u2013 Convenor: Prof. Kay Lawrence<\/p>\n Exhibition (University of Canberra): \u201cContemporary Architecture, University of Switzerland\u201d<\/p>\n Evening Return to ANU<\/p>\n Exhibition and Reception (ANU School of Art Foyer Gallery) Ranamok Glass Exhibition (ANU School of Art )<\/p>\n Heads of Schools Dinner Teatro Vivaldi (ANU Arts Centre)<\/p>\n DAY TWO ACUADS Conference Thu 23\/9<\/p>\n AM (ANU School of Art) Welcome Professor David Williams, Chair ACUADS<\/p>\n Official Opening Professor Ian Chubb \u2013 Vice Chancellor ANU (tbc)<\/p>\n Keynote Address Professor Tony Jones, President and CEO of the School of The Art Institute of Chicago \u2013 (Lecture Theatre, ANU School of Art)<\/p>\n Discussion<\/p>\n PM (Chats Caf\u00e9 ANU School of Art) Lunch and book launch<\/p>\n Parallel sessions Conference Papers Session One (ANU School of Art) \u2013 Successful research initiatives \u2013 Internationalisation<\/p>\n Evening Travel to NGA<\/p>\n Performance \u201cBallet Mechanique\u201d (National Gallery of Australia) Drumatix percussion (ANU School of Music) NGA Exhibitions Montien Boonma, Sean Scully & David Malangi<\/p>\n Pre-dinner drinks NGA<\/p>\n Conference dinner NGA restaurant Presentation of Awards Guest speaker: CHASS Chair (tbc)<\/p>\n DAY THREE ACUADS Conference Fri 24\/9<\/p>\n AM ACUADS AGM (delegates) ANU School of Art Reports Lecture Theatre & Election of Office bearers<\/p>\n Parallel sessions<\/p>\n Conference Papers Session Two Teaching and assessment (ANU School of Art)<\/p>\n PM Travel to Canberra Institute of Technology Lunch (Canberra Institute of Technology Reid) Hospitality and Catering School Short guided tour of CIT facilities<\/p>\n Parallel sessions<\/p>\n Conference Papers Session Three (CIT Reid) Institutional and international collaboration<\/p>\n Concluding session with Senator Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister (tbc) Dr Peter Venker, CEO, CIT<\/p>\n Exhibition (tbc) and Reception CIT Reid<\/p>\n DAY FOUR Own Arrangements Sat 25 Sept 2004<\/p>\n Informal visits and exhibitions at:<\/p>\n National Museum National Library National Portrait Gallery Canberra Museum and gallery Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre Floriade<\/p>\n ACUADS Distinguished Teaching Awards for 2004<\/p>\n This award was introduced in 2003 and will be continued in the Annual program of activities for ACUADS. It recognises outstanding teaching careers in art and design education. The presentation of this annual national award signals the strength and professionalism of the art and design discipline to members of the wider community. Publicity and promotion of the award in The Australian newspaper has added to the profile of the art and design sector.<\/p>\n Heads of Schools are now invited to submit nominations for the 2004 Awards. Closing date July 31st 2004. Refer to the criteria and send to ACUADS@anu.edu.au.<\/p>\n The Awards will be presented at the Annual Conference dinner on Thursday 23 September 2004.<\/p>\n ACUADS Distinguished Research Awards<\/p>\n In recognition of the high quality research which is taking place at Art and Design Schools, the Executive Committee decided to create a new category of award. Its purpose is to identify and acknowledge significant research achievements in the visual arts and design education sector. As well as maintaining a distinguished personal research record, criteria also includes the co-ordination, supervision, mentoring and\/or examination of higher degree art and design research students.<\/p>\n Heads of Schools are invited to submit nominations for consideration by the Executive Committee. Closing date: 31st July 2004. Refer to the criteria and send to ACUADS@anu.edu.au.<\/p>\n The Awards will be presented at the Annual Conference dinner on Thursday 23 September 2004.<\/p>\n ACUADS Staff Mobility Program<\/p>\n The Executive Committee recently endorsed a proposal to encourage a Teaching Mobility program between Australian University Art and Design Schools. The program aims to contribute to the professional development and experience of teachers in art and design. The ACUADS Policy paper has been sent to all Heads of Schools for information and dissemination.<\/p>\n The Executive Committee has agreed that ACUADS should again participate in a lift-out feature in the 11 August 2004 issue of The Australian\u2019s Higher Education section. The feature allows ACUADS to continue the development of a high public profile for university sector visual arts and design, as well as allowing the opportunity to increase public awareness of key activities within the sector.<\/p>\n Heads of Schools are being encouraged to place advertisements in order that the feature can go ahead. It offers an excellent opportunity to promote art and design courses and activities to the wider public. Submission of short articles accompanied by images is invited \u2013 however, inclusion in the supplement is at the discretion of The Australian\u2019s editorial staff.<\/p>\n The Executive Committee agreed that ACUADS join as a Foundation member of The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). This entitles ACUADS to voting rights at the AGM.<\/p>\n It was also agreed that participation of ACUADS at the event \u2018HASS on the Hill\u2019 (15-16 June 2004) would provide an opportunity for a range of representations to be made directly to Federal Parliamentarians.<\/p>\n For more information about CHASS please see the CHASS web site www.chass.org.au.<\/p>\n STOP PRESS<\/p>\n At the meeting held at the National Press Club on 15 June 2004, the CHASS was officially inaugurated, a constitution adopted and the full Board elected:<\/p>\n ACUADS Seminar Program for 2004<\/p>\n ACUADS-assisted seminars \u2013 for your diary:<\/p>\n Painting [Diversity & Difference \u2013 10 Viewpoints]<\/strong><\/p>\n 9-10 July 2004 Monash University<\/p>\n Painting remains central to the education and practice of the contemporary artist. This conference will provide a forum for an in-depth exchange of ideas between artists, writers and curators on the significance of painting in both its material and philosophical dimensions within current art practice in the 21st century.<\/p>\n For further information \u2013 contact Phyllis.toparlanis@artdes.monash.edu.au or call 03 9903 2706.<\/p>\n University of South Australia \u2013 Blind Spot \u2013 rescheduled to 16 October 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n The South Australian School of Art, UniSA Blind Spot symposium will now be held at Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre in Adelaide on Saturday 16 October 2004.<\/p>\n The Blind Spot symposium represents the latest partnership between South Australian School of Art and Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre and will explore current issues of cultural diversity in art education. A range of speakers(educators, artists, contemporary theorists, students and others) will address aspects of tertiary as well as secondary visual art teaching. As an opportunity for benchmarking best practice in this area, this symposium is conceived as a first stage towards opportunities for further research in contemporary Australian art education, as that relates to cultural diversity, multiculturalism and internationalisation. Blind Spot will provide various perspectives, vital information and vigorous debate.<\/p>\n Further information contact sally.matthews@unisa.edu.au or pam.zeplin@unisa.edu.au.<\/p>\n Interact: Contemporary Craft in a Digital Future\u2013 Craft Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n See web site www.craftaustralia.com.au\/nationalForum\/2004\/<\/p>\n From June 10 until 20 August Crafts people, academics, students, curators, writers and contemporary craft audiences will be able to read a series of articles posted on the Interact site and respond with your own ideas and opinions in a stimulating on-line discussion about the hot issues in contemporary craft.<\/p>\n This is an opportunity to discuss new directions, debate future possibilities and talk about the practicalities that affect you now. Through this online conversation you can engage with peers, industry professionals and audiences both in Australia and overseas. Craft Australia have commissioned writers and makers in each state and territory to consider:<\/p>\n What\u2019s in a name? \u2013 the role of language in shaping craft practice A match made in heaven \u2013 contemporary craft and digital technologies, how long will it last? Use it or lose it. Is craft training at tertiary institutions in danger? Contemporary craft practitioners and academics working in the tertiary sector \u2013 get online and tell us your opinions on the hot issues for craft education.<\/p>\n Students and academics \u2013 what are your experiences of tertiary education for contemporary craft practitioners?<\/p>\n To complement the Online Forum, Craft organisations in each state and territory will be hosting launches to discuss the themes of the Forum. Dates and times will be posted on the web site www.craftaustralia.com.au.<\/p>\n Asian Traffic Conference \u2013 CoFA<\/strong><\/p>\n 25-26 June 2004<\/p>\n The Asian Traffic conference brings together artists, art historians, curators, cultural theorists and critics from Asia, Europe, North America and Australia \u2013 to explore the movement of Asian art and artists throughout the world.<\/p>\n Its principal aim is to advance critical analysis of the effects of \u2018Asian diaspora\u2019, and of the phenomenon of \u2018global itinerancy\u2019 in relation to art production and exhibition practice. The conference will include panel discussion and papers by prominent academics, artists and curators who have an interest in the unique problems associated with the construction or presentation of cultural identities \u2018at a distance\u2019.<\/p>\n Further information at www.cofa.unsw.edu.au\/research\/ccap<\/p>\n NAVA Online Forum: Who will speak Truth to Power?<\/strong><\/p>\n From 23 August to 10 September 2004, the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) will be holding an online forum. Twelve high profile people have been commissioned from within and outside the arts to write papers on current issues of identity, place and politics and the artists\u2019 role in contemporary Australia.<\/p>\n For further details contact Felicity Barker at NAVA \u2013 felicity@visualarts.net.au.<\/p>\n States of Mind 04: Design Evolution<\/p>\n The Student Biennial Architecture and Design Conference, States of Mind 04: Design Evolution is scheduled to take place in Tasmania on 5-9 July 2004.<\/p>\n For further information see www.statesofmind.org.au<\/p>\n Journeys: Migrating Australian Art Education<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Conference of the Australian Institute of Art Educators in affiliation with the Queensland Art Teachers’ Association will be held at Griffith University on 25-28 September 2004. Papers with a general theme of \u2018research\u2019 are now being called for \u2013 closing date 30 June 2004.<\/p>\n Contributors are asked to explore the following themes:<\/p>\n Beyond multicultural art education, Validation of the art form, and Teaching the culture; teaching the art. For further details please contact Graham.Nash@acgs.qld.edu.au<\/p>\n Position Vacancies \u2013 Monash University<\/p>\n THEORY OF DESIGN \u2013 Lecturer \/ Senior Lecturer<\/strong> This is an important new full-time position at Level B or C. The successful applicant will be required to develop design theory and history within the Faculty\u2019s courses and to raise its design research profile. Applicants must have a demonstrably excellent record of teaching in design theory and\/or history, be active researchers with a PhD in a relevant field, and have successful research-degree supervision experience.<\/p>\n THEORY & HISTORY OF NEW MEDIA, DESIGN & COMMUNICATION \u2013 Lecturer<\/strong> A full-time lecturer (Level B) is required to develop teaching and research in the theory and history of new media. The position also involves the supervision of both studio and thesis based postgraduate research students and the development of the Faculty\u2019s research and engagement profile in new media theory\/history. Applicants must have an excellent record in teaching, a higher degree by research, organisational and strategic capabilities, and a good record of ongoing research and publications.<\/p>\n The positions will be advertised in:<\/p>\n \u2018The Age\u2019 on 26 and 30 June; \u2018The Australian \u2013 Higher Education supplement\u2019 on 30 June; and \u2018The Guardian (UK) \u2013 Higher Education supplement\u2019 on 6 July.<\/p>\n After publication of the advertisements, full details about both positions will be available from http:\/\/www.monash.edu.au\/opportunities\/.<\/p>\n Information about the Faculty of Art & Design is available from www.artdes.monash.edu.au.<\/p>\n ACUADS Web Site<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information about ACUADS please refer to our web site at http:\/\/web.sca.usyd.edu.au\/acuads\/.<\/p>\n Thanks to Andrew Speirs at the SCA University of Sydney.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Posted on 30 Jun 2004 The ACUADS Newsletter is an ad hoc publication from the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools. 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1. ACUADS Executive Meeting<\/h2>\n
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2. ACUADS 2004 Annual Conference<\/h2>\n
3. ACUADS Awards & Staff Mobility Program<\/h2>\n
4. The Australian Newspaper Higher Education Supplement<\/h2>\n
5. CHASS \u2013 \u2018Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences on the Hill\u2019<\/h2>\n
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6. What\u2019s On?<\/h2>\n
7. News and Information<\/h2>\n