The Digital Arts MA at De Montfort University Leicester (UK) is an exciting practice-based programme that runs across the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities and the Faculty of Technology.
Correspondences – audio/visual performances, De Montfort University, Leicester, 3-4pm, 25 March 2017
3pm to 4pm, Saturday 25 March, 2017 Room 4.05 Vijay Patel Building De Montfort University LE2 7DR (Entrance through The Gallery, Mill Lane) A concert of audio/visual performances of works by Mark Fell and Jean-Pierre Husquinet in collaboration with Ernest Edmonds on the occasion of the opening of his exhibition Constructs, Colour, Code at The Gallery, DMU Crinan 1 by … Read More
Emerging Digital Artists – Open Call for 1-Day Scratch Residency at Watermans Theatre, London – deadline 30 October 2016
The opportunity to take part in a one-day scratch residency at Watermans in London on Friday 11 November 2016. This residency will provide a space for developing ideas, engaging in dialogue and nurturing practices relating to digital performance.
Creative Technologies in the Public Realm – Leicester, UK, 17 November 2016
A day of open discussions with keynote speakers, leading digital artists and practitioners from the UK and China, focusing on digital curation and accessibility, engaging audiences, technologies and performance, and the management and organization of the public realm.
International Machinima Convention – Leicester, 25 June 2016, 10am
The International Machinima Convention is a free, one-day convention focussing on Machinima (games-based filmmaking), Let’s Plays, indie and student developers, and digital artists.
Vacancy: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Creative Technologies, Institute of the Creative Technologies, De Montfort University Leicester – deadline 11 April 2016
The successful applicant will work with the IOCT and LMS, and should either practice in the digital arts, taken broadly, and/or have a research record of studying or supporting some aspect of such practice. Practice based expertise in creative media technologies will be an advantage, as will an ability to enhance the Media Design Production (MDP) Subject Group area in LMS, which includes Graphic Design (interactive), Game Art Design, Animation and Media Production.
IOCT Salon (video): Sarah Angliss, 10 April 2008
Sarah Angliss at the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT), De Montfort University, Leicester, UK on 10th April 2008. Supported by the Arts Council England. Thinking beyond the screen and mouse With live demos of Clara 2.0 (a theremin-playing robot doll) and other curiosities, Sarah explores her own approach to digital arts. Her work may use computers and embedded microprocessors – … Read More
Howard Rheingold becomes Honorary Doctor of Technology at DMU
The IOCT is delighted to announce that on Wed 16 July 2008, IOCT Visiting Professor Howard Rheingold will be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology at De Montfort University. IOCT Director, Professor Andrew Hugill, said: “IOCT colleagues have been working with Howard since the Institute was opened in 2005 and we have greatly appreciated the time and energy … Read More
Refugee Week 2008 event: Conflight, Flight, Sanctuary? Leicester, 16th June 2008, 5pm – 7.30pm
Part of Refugee Week 2008 ( www.refugeeweek.org.uk) Conflict, Flight, and Sanctuary? Monday 16th June 2008, 5pm – 7.30pm Clephan Building – Room 0.03 De Montfort University Bonners Lane (from Oxford Street, first gateway on the right through the courtyard) Leicester LE1 9BH An opportunity to explore the journey of an asylum seeker through discussion and creativity: International Red Cross speaker … Read More
IOCT Salon (video): The Future of Language, 28th February 2007
New technologies have had a major influence on the way we communicate and use language today: punctuation and capital letters are being dropped in favour of emoticons, letter-number homophones and acronyms. But are email, instant messaging and mobile text messaging degrading the language? This question surfaces in debates among writers, language professionals and academics, as well as among parents and their children.