Digital Technology and Culture
A blog for students and friends of Washington State University Vancouver's Digital Technology and Culture Program
Name: Dr. Dene Grigar
This blog is maintained by Dr. Dene Grigar, WSUVancouver. Contact me at grigar@vancouver.wsu.edu
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Everyone is invitation to the premiere of my Fine Arts class' exhibit, "Art and Ecology," at North Bank Artists Gallery in downtown Vancouver, Washington.
Students of Washington State University Vancouver and this course were each responsible for creating a project with the inspiration from an environmental issue. Some projects include human actions that affect salmon in the Columbia River, as well the history of the Hanford site in Hanford, Washington through photographs and mixed media installations.
The exhibit begins Friday, August 1, 2008 at 5:00 pm at the North Bank Artists Gallery, 1005 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Please come and support Washington Sate University Vancouver students and members of the Vancouver community and North Bank Artists Gallery.
--Nikki Farland
Web Communications Internship (Aug-Dec)
Reply to: avanpelt@oahhs.org
Date: 2008-07-24, 9:24PM
Division/Department: Communications
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
Job Title: Web Communications Intern
Reports to: Director of Communications (DOC)
Compensation: Hourly rate DOE and college credit if applicable
Schedule:
• August – December 2008
• 20 hours per week with potential for more
• Nights may be required as we approach the launch
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is a temporary position that is responsible for working cooperatively with the
communications staff charged with launching a new web platform for www.oahhs.org.
This position will be part of an internal team that will strategically plan, build
and launch a new content management system and membership database that will benefit
the association’s membership. Specifically, the intern will be responsible for data
migration, loading content, testing the new system and working with the DOC to
create and establish an educational program/marketing campaign announcing the new
web-based technology for the membership.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience in or knowledge of marketing, communications, public relations, or a
related field
• Experience with online content, communications, and appeals drive fundraising and
advocacy results
• Basic HTML and Web design skills. Familiarity with Web development tools such as
Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Familiarity with member database administration
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite Applications
(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Project management experience including evaluation and achieving company goals
• Ability to drive decisions within the organization regarding online content and
communications
• An eye for good graphic design, attention to detail and creativity essential
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work with a positive attitude to achieve goals
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate internal team and prepare materials for weekly project management calls
with vendor
• Establish a process for migrating content from the old website to the new platform
this includes our membership database from Outlook
• Assist in training OAHHS staff on the new content management system
• Coordinate a strategy for testing the new database and website prior to the launch
in December 2008
• Be a liaison for OAHHS to member IT representatives in testing the e-mail function
of the new system
• Work with OAHHS directors to develop information and web postings
• Work with the DOC to design and implement a marketing program and educational
series (mailing and webinars) for the membership prior to the launch. Will include a
timeline, deliverables and all collateral needed to support a successful launch
• After the launch, work with OAHHS to identify changes needed and offer trouble
shooting support for the staff and membership
• Develop and track timelines, manage dependencies with other projects, and define
resources required
• Other duties as assigned by the DOC
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS
• Junior/Senior Undergraduate or Graduate Student (preferred)
• Marketing, Business Administration, Journalism and/or Public Relations
• Proven experience in web communications and web-based marketing campaigns
(demonstration will be required)
• Abide by the OAHHS employee handbook and sign a confidentiality agreement form
o Send cover letter, resume and 3 reference to Andy Van Pelt via e-mail
avanpelt@oahhs.org by July 31, 2008
o Interviews will be conducted the following week with an anticipated start date of
mid-August.
o NO phone calls please.
* Location: Lake Oswego
* Compensation: hourly rate DOE and college credit if applicable
* This is at a non-profit organization.
* This is an internship job
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial
interests.
Original URL: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/web/769066727.html
Congratulations to the students in DTC 476 (Senior Seminar). As most of you know, a requirement of the DTC Program is this course aimed at transitioning you from student to a professional in the field of digital media. Students in this course demonstrate that they have met the 10 Program Goals and have attained the four Skillsets identified as necessary for success––and they do these two things by engaging in a digital media project needed by a non-profit organization or undertaking a professional internship.
Past projects undertaken by DTC students in the senior capstone course include a video for the Council of the Homeless and animations for the Clark Country Fire District. This summer students made a video for Vida's Ark, an organization that provides shelter to pregnant women, and a website for At Home At School, an organization that works with children living in poverty. One of the students interned at New Edge, an internet provider purchased recently by Earthlink and worked to change data formats for the company's database.
In terms of the projects made for the non-profits, we believe that teaching future creators of technology to use their talent and skills for helping those in the community who help others is an essential focus of the Digital Technology and Culture Program.
We are very proud of these students and the work that they did for the Southwest Washington community. Of the nine, seven graduate this summer, and two will finish in the fall.
--Dene
For those of you unfamiliar with Wordle, is, according to its website, "a toy for generating 'word clouds' from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends."
These are visualizations that Wordle generates when I paste in the mission and goals of the DTC Program.
"Wordle: Digital Technology and Culture Program"
" Wordle: Digital Technology and Culture Program 2"
"Wordle: Digital Technology and Culture 3"
If you want to try your own visualizations, go to: http://wordle.net/.
Part-time Instructor: Digital Media
Reply to: (see message body)
Date: 2008-07-15, 5:23PM
The Integrated Media Department at Mt. Hood Community College is accepting applications for part-time Digital Media instructors for academic year 2008-09. This is an ongoing pool and when the need arises, candidates will be selected from this pool. The minimum requirements are: bachelor's degree (or higher) and/or at least five years of experience in digital media (can include digital photography, graphic design, web design and programming, video, digital audio, etc. Must be willing to work closely with full-time instructors to plan, problem-solve and experiment. Prefer some college teaching experience. For questions about the position, please contact chris.maier@mhcc.edu. No phone calls.
To apply, please click (or copy and paste into your browser): http://jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50880. If you do not already have an account, you will be able to create one before applying for this position. If you need assistance with our on-line application system, please call 503-491-7612 or email hr@mhcc.edu. Please do not use this contact information to apply.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
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camera person needed for trip
Reply to: gigs-759033065@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-17, 1:14PM
I'm leaving for Cambodia in Late January or February for 4 weeks. I'm looking for someone to film the entire trip So that I can bring it back home and make a documentary type reel about my events there.
I will pay for your airline ticket, hotel, and food through out the trip. Just a tip about the food, please don't think this means lobster, this means you get what I get or something similar costs. I am on a tight budget and if you want something costly, it will be on your own expense. Hotel will most likely be a 1 bedroom 2 bed situation. Again I have a tight budget and need to shave costs at every turn. So if you can handle that, read on.
Someone with actual filming experience is desired. Someone who can say, try this shot over here, the light stinks were you are.
Also this person needs to be highly motivated, no lazy people. I need someone with their own equipment. To me this means an HD capable camera extra batteries and a mic of some type. I need someone who can travel lite and move quickly. I'm going on a few trek's that require many hours of walking and hiking. There might even be a stretch of time where we don't even go back to a hotel to shower or sleep. So eating local food might be something you should consider as well. Going to the doctor ahead of time to get shots is a must. All things to consider in this country. Its the trip of a lifetime for me, with plans on seeing temples, country sides and the lifestyle of the locals.
This is a non-paying gig. Male or female doesn't matter to me. Send me some of your work if you have some with past experience. One line emails says "I'm interested" will be deleted. Give me a reason to contact you. This is my second posting for this trip so if you replied to this one before please check your emails as I explained the change in plans to everyone who answered. thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Technical Assistant 1
Marketing & Communications Graphic Design Intern, College of Liberal Arts, Digital Technology & Culture
Hourly Rate of Pay: $12.47 work study; $8.07 non-work study; plus, earn up to 3 DTC credit hours while getting paid!
Start Date: September 2008
Estimated Duration: up to 150 hours
Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week
Duties: The primary duties of the Graphic Design Intern will be to assist the Graphic Design/Print Media person in the Office of Marketing & Communications by creating various print materials, tagging and preparing images for the online photo database, taking event photographs, and other duties as assigned. The Graphic Design Intern will receive training from the Office of Marketing & Communications in branding principles and the WSU Vancouver branding guidelines, gaining experience that is applicable to real-world situations. The Graphic Design Intern works with and reports to the Graphic Design/Print Media person with overall supervision provided by the Director of Marketing & Communications. Pay rate and credit earned as listed above.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have experience using image editing and layout design software such as Adobe Creative Suites to create and edit graphic elements. A willingness and eagerness to learn and further develop design skills is also necessary.
Preferred technical skills:
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite in a MAC or PC environment. Experience working collaboratively on design projects, and in preparing files for a commercial printing press.
Work Study Position: Yes, preferred. Credit earned to be negotiated with John Barber, Digital Technology & Culture program, 360-546-9645.
Department Contact: Lori Brockman, Director of Marketing & Communications, 360-546-9601
Apply for this position at http://www.studentjobs.wsu.edu/. On the side navigation bar, click on the link "Students". Select "Find a Job," set search criteria to "On-Campus Work-Study," select "Advanced" and "Campus" to search by location. If you have any questions or if you need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at hres@vancouver.wsu.edu -or- 360-546-9094 -or- visit room 126 in the Administration Building.
Please contact the Office of Marketing & Communications and/or John Barber, Internship Coordinator for the Digital Technology & Culture program directly for information outside the application process.
The DTC Program is featured in the Vancouver Business Journal. Check it out:
http://www.vbjusa.com/stories/2008-07-11/wsuv_prepares_digitally_savvy_workforce.html
--Dene
Recent DTC grad (Spring 08), Donna MacKenzie, just landed a position as an Analyst/Report Writer with Legacy Health Systems in Portland. She will be working with the Ambulatory Care team.
Donna focused her concentration in the area of Informatics and did her Internship with Legacy. The position she landed was a direct result of that experience.
We are very proud of her and hope you all join us in congratulating her on her success!
--Dene
Position: Editorial Supervisor
BENT Image Lab is currently accepting applications for an Editorial Supervisor.
Job Description:
Responsible for the quality control of all types of media for the studio
Provide system support for all incoming and outgoing media
Handle all deliverables and PR materials
For media I/O, the position is responsible for footage acquisition and
management, format conversion, and finals mastering and versioning
Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of Edit suites and
editorial equipment
Must have a professional demeanor and the ability to work well with
directors, producers, and clients in a fast paced, deadline oriented
business
Technical skills:
Must be accomplished with Avid Media Composer
Must be experienced with tape mastering to Digibeta
Must know Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, and
compression applications
Must have intimate working knowledge of media formats including but
not limited to delivery formats, video codecs, and frame rate issues
Management and Departmental Skills:
Must be able to schedule and manage all Editorial Services
Must be able to plan and execute budgets for Editorial Facilities
Must be able to research and improve departmental workflow in order
to maximize the Studio’s quality of work
Requirements:
Associates degree in related field required (Bachelors degree preferred).
Detail oriented; must be organized and able to multi-task.
Good verbal and communication skills
Professional demeanor
BENT IMAGE LAB is a hybrid animation laboratory and live action production studio
where award-winning filmmakers, artists, storytellers, animators, and designers
come together to create projects for a diverse clientele. The studio stretches the
boundaries of concept and design. It is a laboratory where exploration and play go
hand in hand. We are located in Portland, Oregon.
This is a Full time position.
Salary commensurate with experience.
References required. No phone calls please.
Submit reels and resumes to kenb@bentimagelab.com and/or:
Ken Bryan
Bent Image Lab
2729 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97202
Tsui Ling Toomer
Senior Producer
BENT IMAGE LAB
2729 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
B E N T (503) 228-6206
tsuiling@bentimagelab.com
New Service Eliminates Job Search Frustrations
Staff Writer, The Career News
LOS ANGELES, CA -- While the Internet can be a great place to search for jobs, it can also be time consuming, tedious and highly frustrating.
Just to cover your bases and avoid missing an opportunity, you have to go to several job sites every day and search each one separately. Then when you find jobs you like, you have to submit your resume & cover letter over and over for each one, (and hope you didn't waste your time applying for the same job twice).
Even after applying it's next to impossible to keep track of where you applied for follow-up. Worse yet, you don't really know how many other people applied to the same job before you did. Good news though. A new service called MyJobHunter.com solves all that & more!
Here's a summary of how MyJobHunter works...
First, MyJobHunter.com instantly searches ALL major job sites for jobs matching your criteria. Next, you'll review a list of job matches and put check marks next to the ones you like.
Then, press a SINGLE button and your resume and cover letter is sent to the jobs you selected. It's that simple! They'll even personalize your cover letter with each job application. You can login any time to review jobs applied to, and even add follow-up notes on each one.
Check out the Auto-Apply feature...
You can even tell MyJobHunter to keep searching for jobs matching your requirements, after you've logged off. When it finds a match, it automatically applies with your resume and a personalized cover letter (without applying to the same job twice). Plus, it sends you a daily report of all the jobs you've been applied to so you can follow up on your favorites. This way you'll never miss an opportunity and your resume gets there before the competition!
For example, let's say you're looking for an "Accounting Manager" job within 10 miles of where you live. You can easily tell MyJobHunter to find and show you jobs within 10 miles of your zip code that have "Accounting Manager" in the job title. If you like all the jobs you see, click a button and MyJobHunter will automatically find and apply to new jobs matching that criteria every day.
The best part is you can set up as many Auto-Apply searches as you want. It's like hiring your own personal recruiter to search the whole internet and apply for the perfect jobs for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Here's why it works...
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