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DIGITAL ART COMMISSION 2012

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

Closing date - Friday 18 May, 5pm

Exeter Phoenix has teamed up with the University of Exeter’s Centre for Additive Layer Manufacturing (CALM) to offer artists the opportunity to explore the possibilities of making work in the emerging technologies of 3D printing.

WHAT IS 3D PRINTING?
Also known as rapid prototyping, desktop fabrication or additive manufacturing, this is a manufactoring process whereby a real object is created from a 3D computer-modelled design. The digital model is sent to a 3D printer that can print the design, layer by layer, in a variety of materials to form a real object.

We are looking for:
Artists currently working in any medium who are interested in investigating ways that this technology could be used to develop or bring new possibilities and ways of making into their practice. No previous experience is required but basic computer skills will be beneficial.

This opportunity will include the following stages:
• A day long workshop which will introduce artists to the technology, software and potential uses of additive layer manufacturing.
• A further workshop will develop skills in the relevant design software to create a 3D design.
• All participating artists will then get the chance to develop and produce a new piece of three dimensional work at CALM
• All works will go on display and artists may submit a further commission proposal
• One artist will be selected to develop a further commission and exhibition opportunity

TO APPLY: Please read the attached Guidelines before applying. Applicants are asked to send a CV & short artist’s statement about your current practice to Digital@exeterphoenix.org.uk

DEADLINE: Friday 18 May 2012

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDELINES

You can find out more about additive layer manufacturing at CALM here:
http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/engineering/research/calm/ http://makerblog.anat.org.au/3d-printed-artworks/

Free monthly inspirational nights

Discovery of the East Pole and Other Stories

Tue 15 May, 7.30pm, FREE

See how one man's adventures with his Iphone led to the unlocking of his creativity, the discovery of the East Pole and the realisation of a childhood dream.

Local iPhonographer James Ephraums will talk about a simple project led him to becoming a Getty Images artist and in international competition finalist.

This event is free event, but spaces are limited so please book in advance. Call the Box Office on 01392 667080

www.east-pole-experience.com

Artsmatrix LIVE! with Steve Goss

24th May 2012 6pm to 9pm

Come join us for Artsmatrix LIVE where we will be streaming Games Designer Steve Goss. Hosted at Plymouth College of Art and available at the Exeter Phoenix, Bristol Spike Island and Pavilion Dance Bournemouth via our interactive technology.

Steve Goss is an experienced games development professional with over 23 years experience as a hands on video game designer, studio manager and creative director. Steve has worked for companies both in the UK and the US, including EIDOS, Atari, Electronic Arts, Crystal Dynamics, Lionhead & Microsoft.


Steve Goss is Director of Design at SUPERMASSIVE GAMES is an independent Guildford-based developer setup in the summer of 2008 and which developed START THE PARTY & TUMBLE for PlayStation Move.

In 2009 it took over the development of all of the LITTLEBIGPLANET PSN downloadable levels including the recently released TOY STORY as well as contributing significantly to LITTLEBIGPLANET2. Most recently it announced it is developing games for BBC Worldwide, starting with Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock.

WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO...

DOING IT
‘Doing it’ was a film project lead byPeter Snelling, My Pockets, and supported by Exeter Phoenix Digital, which enabled teenagers make short funny films about sex and relationships.

From bad snogging and embarrassing sex education classes to what girls really think about boys and what boys really think about girls. The films used puppets made by the teenagers to star in the films and all the films will be written shot and edited by the young people from Tiverton and Exmouth, in Devon, with support from award winning filmmakers.

The project was funded by ‘First Light’.


www.mypockets.co.uk

Watch more Films from the 'Doing it' project.