[Studio XX] Newsletter : July 2008

Fri Jul 11 15:50:04 EDT 2008

Studio XX Bulletin 42 - juillet 2008 <Http://www.studioxx.org> Paulina 
Abarca-Cantin, Annie Briard, Ximena Holuigue, Emilie Dougé, Patricia 
Duquette, Stéphanie Lagueux
At the *Matricules launch* in May 2008. Photo: Sage Duquette

    * :: Director's Diary: July 2008 <#0>
    * :: 4 Professional Development Training Workshops <#1>
    * :: Call for Paper.dpi Journal <#2>
    * :: Thank you and bon voyage Anita Cotic! <#3>
    * :: <#4>Become an XX member <#8>! <#8>

* The Studio will be closed from July 11th until August 17th, 2008.

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    Director's Diary: July 2008

Over a lifetime, human bodies undergo dramatic transitions, guided by 
Nature's hand. Some changes are known only to the body's owner, others 
announce themselves loudly to the world. How we embrace our turning 
points defines everything that follows.

2007-2008 was life-altering for Studio XX. The year began with a forced 
move that ultimately brought XX to its fabulous new home. Then, the 
stars provoked changes of key staff and of longtime members of the 
Board. In October 2007, an accomplished *HTMlles 8 
<http://www.htmlles.net>* international biennale dazzled us, proving to 
what extent members worldwide appreciate this singular event. In that 
same instance, we launched the *xxxboîte*: a gorgeous collector's 
artifact comprising original texts + a DVD. A flurry of high-pressure 
grant writing, inspiring artists in residence, cutting-edge workshops, 
top notch editions of *.dpi <http://dpi.studioxx.org>* and major 
projects in development subsequently kept the XX team seriously busy.

In May, on a clear day when we could see forever, we completed and 
launched the *Matricules <http://www.studioxx.org/fr/matricules>* 
project, amongst wonderful company, at Hexagram_Concordia. *Three years 
in the making, and spanning twelve years of creation, research and 
exploration at Studio XX,* *Matricules is technically one of the world's 
largest public archives of digital artworks by women. *

As I write, we have just completed the financial audit of this big, busy 
year and the team, the Board and I are about to embark on an intensive 
Strategic Planning Workshop with consultant Martine Sauvageau. This 
workshop focusing on the Studio's next five years, is a first for the 
Studio and the timing is perfection itself. The resulting Strategic Plan 
will be presented to you, dear members, along with our statements, at 
the General Assembly in the Fall.

photo : Paulina Abarca-Cantin
Studio XX received an extraordinarily high number of excellent 
submissions to our Artist in Residence 
<http://www.studioxx.org/en/residencies> programme this Spring. Thank 
you for honouring us with your magnificent visions... 2008-09 features 
highly innovative projects, beginning with the workshops <#1> described 
below, and we look forward to unveiling all our Programming to you.

We also launched Autonomy and Activism: our first intensive professional 
development workshop entirely dedicated to using multimedia Open Source 
Tools. Artists Allison Moore, Reisa Hatayama,Katherine Kline, Darsha 
Hewitt and Risa Sage received intensive training that took their 
proposed projects to entirely new, and exciting, ground.

Sincerest thanks to our founders, teachers, contributors, members, 
funders, volunteers, friends and to the Studio's talented team and Board.

We have become, more than ever, /A Studio of One's Own /. Inside and 
out, online and off line, here and abroad.   

Lancement Matricules. Photos (extraits vidéo d'Anne Kmetyko)Matricules 
Launch. Caroline Martel, jake moore, Stéphanie Lagueux, JR Carpenter.
Video Extract (1) : Anne Kmetyko, photos (1 to 3) : Daniel Cantin.

Lancement Matricules. Photos (extraits vidéo d'Anne Kmetyko)Matricules 
Launch, Université Concordia.
Video Extract (1) : Anne Kmetyko, photos (2 & 3) : Daniel Cantin.

Lancement MatriculesMatricules Launch. Chantal Dumas, Reisa Levine, 
Deborah Van Slet, Sharon Hacket and Hélène Prévost.
Photos : Daniel Cantin.

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    Professional Development Training Workshops

Studio XX is accepting project proposals to be created within the 
framework of four professional development workshops to be given by 
experts in the field of art and multimedia intended for women 1 <#_ftn1> 
artists.

      1. Digital Ludologie (Game Theory) : Artistic Exploration of
      Creativity in Video Games with Blender 3D's Open Source game play
      generator

*This workshop offers participants the opportunity to broaden the 
expressive content of their projects by incorporating game play 
structures into their work. By developing the interactive components of 
their digital art, artists will explore the most specialized tools from 
the world of video gaming. *

Participants will have the chance to explore the different components of 
an interactive game project. Theoretical aspects of design relating to 
the construction, the content, and interactive concept development will 
be explored to optimize the game structure in the artist's works. Those 
who wish to broaden their proficiency with moving images using Open 
Source software will be thrilled by the versatility of Blender 3D, its 
game engine and the integration with Pure Data; the real-time graphical 
programming environment for audio, video, and graphical processing.

The workshop is ideally suited for artists who have practical experience 
in media arts (web, video, audio and installation) wishing to develop 
interactive components and expressive content for their work through 
game play structure.

Topical presentations by professionals from the industry will be 
scheduled to coincide on appropriate dates during the course. 
Presentations will also address Blender 3D, interactive scriptwriting 
and theoretical issues.

*Format: Artists will acquire a solid foundation in: animation, 3D 
character modeling, texture environments and an initiation to the "Open 
Source" play generator of Blender 3D.

Participants will learn the key technical components required for a 3D 
production:

    * Modeling: Lighting, texture, materials and colours.
    * Animation: Armature and animation techniques, with real-time
      workflow incorporated into the game engine for Blender or Pure Data.

* Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge and the desire to have fun.
* Dates: Session 1 from October 4th to December 13th 2008, Session 2 
from January 10th to March 21th 2009
** Cost: $190 per session for 45 hours of instruction including free 
access to the Studio's Lab.*

      Allison Moore, 2007 AAutonomy et Activism Workshop Presentation.
      Photo : Stéphanie Lagueux 2. Autonomy and Activism: Multimedia
      Design on Linux and "Open Source" Software.

*The workshop will give nine women artists the opportunity to discover 
and develop the creative potential of multimedia design on Linux.* 
Participating artists will conceive and create a project though a series 
of exercises and become proficient with the latest and most popular 
multimedia open source applications (freeware with Open Source code). 
Participants will work in a quickly evolving and dynamic creative space 
adapting the tools that are appropriate for them. Workshop sessions will 
feature talks, demonstrations and directed work.

*Linux Training*: This introductory course aims to demystify the Linux 
operating system as well as other Freeware. By the end of this course, 
participants will be able to configure and adapt their operating system 
and be able to acquire and install the freeware that corresponds to 
their needs. The aim of this course is to make Linux more accessible to 
artists by giving them the opportunity to immediately put into practice 
what they have learned. Participants will also learn how to obtain a « 
Live » operating system like UBUNTU and UBUNTUSTUDIO which runs from a CD.

*Introduction to image processing with The Gimp*: An introduction to 
image processing and image manipulation with GIMP freeware.

*Initiation to creating Web pages with Drupal*: Introduction to creating 
Web sites with Drupal, the system for dynamic content management. 
Participants will produce a Web site to showcase a portfolio of their 
work such as: digital images, animations, video and sound.

* Prerequisite: The desire to work with free software.
* Dates: Mid-October 2008 to Mid-February 2009 (To be confimed)
** Cost: $190 for 36 hours of instruction including free access to the 
Studio's Lab.*

      3. Media Space: Instruction on MAX-MSP and micro-controllers

*This workshop will give nine women artists the chance to realize a 
multi-media work by offering them the opportunity to gain theoretical 
and practical knowledge of the multiple components in a multi-media 
work:* sound, video, interactivity, Internet, programming software 
(MAX/MSP Jitter) and physical programming (electronic circuit, ARDUINO 
micro-controller).

The instructor and media artist *Patrice Coulombe* will guide 
participants through the process of the software.   Emphasis will be on 
the essential techniques and notions of Max/MSP and participants will 
learn and master elements including: sound options, video manipulation, 
and physical interactivity. Any formatting or practical creative 
questions that arise during the workshops will be discussed. Artists 
will have free time access in the laboratory to fully develop the media 
components of their works. By the end of the workshop, artists will have 
mastered the necessary tools and skills to fully develop all the media 
components of their work.

Guest media art practitioners will also be invited to discuss their work 
and approach.

Format: * Courses have a supervised workshop component. 2 sessions of 8 
classes are offered. The first session will focus on learning MAX/MSP 
and Jitter through projects that implement sound and video. The second 
session will primarily focus on learning programming and concentrate on 
the technical aspects (sensors and electronic circuits) at an 
intermediate level of MAX/MSP.

* Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of computers and multimedia 
applications is recommended. Programming experience is an advantage. 
Participants should have a simple project they will work on during the 
workshop.
* Dates: The workshop begins on the last Sunday of October 2008 and runs 
from 13h00 to 17h00.
** Cost: $175 per session - Duration of course 32 hours including free 
access to the Studio's Lab.*

      4. Digital Audio Workshop: Open Source with Ardour

*During this workshop participants will discover and develop the 
creative potential of Ardour, the Linux-based Open Source software for 
digital audio processing. Nine women participants will create and design 
a sound project using free tools they will learn to use. *

Each aspect of the program's functionalities will be covered: Editing, 
mixing, recording, audio mastering and synchronization with other 
software as well the use of free plug-ins. The filters and plug-ins 
included in Ardour are written by hundreds of programmers over the world 
in the freeware community and offer users a much wider and original 
range of effects than with the substantially more expensive proprietary 
software. Participants will learn how to configure all the audio tools 
to use Ardour and be introduced to reliable peripherals supported by 
Linux for studio work with Ardour. Audio cards, MIDI keyboards and 
surface controls will be presented during this workshop geared for 
participants familiar with digital audio creation and wishing to upgrade 
their skills.

* Format: Instruction will be in a workshop setting, where each 
participant will create audio edits using the techniques taught by the 
instructor. All stages involved in the production of a complete audio 
work will be covered.

* Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, notions of digital audio are a plus.
* Dates: Session 1 from November 6th to December 11th 2008, 6:00PM to 
9:00PM, Session 2 from January 15th to February 19th 2009 from 15 
janvier au 19 février 2009, 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
** Cost: $120 per session - Duration of course 18h hours including free 
access to the Studio's Lab.*

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*A selection of the works created in the context of these 4 workshops 
will be presented over the course of the upcoming year during Salons 
Femmes br at nchées and/or the international Biennale HTMlles at Studio XX. *

For information: 514.845.0289 or via email : ateliers at studioxx dot org

1 <#_ftnref1>Men are welcome on a space available basis.

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    Photo : Mario Paquet et Hélène Prévost
    <http://dpi.studioxx.org/demo/?q=en/no/12/call-papers-13-14-15>Call
    for Papers .dpi Journal

The Call for Papers for the next three issues of .dpi is now open. 
Throughout 2008-2009, 3 issues of .dpi will be produced focusing on the 
theme of archives at the age of digital media. Please consult our 
Website <http://dpi.studioxx.org/demo/?q=en/no/12/call-papers-13-14-15> 
to learn more about the content of these issues along with the text 
submission deadlines http://dpi.studioxx.org/ 
<http://dpi.studioxx.org/demo/?q=en/no/12/call-papers-13-14-15>

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    Anita CoticThank you and bon voyage Anita Cotic!

Anita Cotic has been co-producing and co-hosting The XX Files: the
Studio's weekly radio show exploring all aspects of the digital world 
from the perspective of the women living it, since 1998.

This month, Anita will be taking her considerable talents to Croatia for 
an extented journey, that may or may not bring her back to Montreal. Her 
contributions to the XX Files are beyond exceptional and we sincerely 
thank and wish her the very best on her excellent new adventure.

She'll be missed, but we're confident that it won't be long before she's 
back in touch with an awesome new project or ideas for XX.

Meanwhile, the beat goes on at The XX Files! Tune in to *CKUT Radio 
McGill 90.3 FM*, and at www.ckut.ca <http://www.ckut.ca>, every 
Wednesdays from 11:30am to 12:00 pm. The show is produced and hosted by 
beewoo and Valerie Walker.

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    Become an XX member !

Regular Membership $30,00
Community Membership* $50,00
Supporting Member $100,00 or more
* Reserved for non-profit organizations. All community memberships 
include 3 regular memberships.

Membership has many advantages:
- Small workshops in a friendly and supportive environment
- Technical assistance
- Customized courses
- Open access to the computer lab
- Free admission to all Femmes Br at nchées Salons and to the HTMlles Festival
- Newsletter informing you of all of our other activities and preferred 
information regarding equipment sales.
- Member-only equipment discounts
- Right to vote at our General Assembly

To become a Studio XX member : Download 
<http://www.studioxx.org/e/studioxx/member.pdf> (PDF file), print and 
fill out the registration form and send it along with your check made to 
the order of Studio XX. You will receive a membership card and become a 
part of a great community.

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Founded in 1996, Studio XX is Montreal's foremost women's digital 
resource centre. Through a variety of creative activities and 
initiatives, the Studio works with women to demystify digital 
technologies, to critically examining their social aspects, to 
facilitating women's access to technology, and creating and exhibiting 
women's digital art.

Studio XX thanks its members and partners for their continued generous 
support : the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, the Canada 
Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, Emploi Québec, the Conseil 
québécois des ressources humaines en culture, the Conseil des arts de 
Montréal and the City of Montréal.

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