Calgary Arts Development’s classified listing is a free service for Calgary’s arts community. All content for the classifieds is user-submitted. Calgary Arts Development makes no endorsement to any agency, organization, corporation or individual who submits listings. We trust our readers to use their own judgement when responding to ads. Calgary Arts Development believes that artists should be paid for their work. For job postings and open calls, please share salary ranges or payment. Please note that ads for jobs outside of Calgary and area may not be posted. Archived April 10, 2019 Digital Media Studio Visual Arts Practicum This deadline for this opportunity has passed. Studio practicum programs provide an opportunity for participants to expand and enhance their technical skills in mediums supported by Banff Centre’s visual arts production facilities. This program offers practical experience in the areas of audio, animation, interactive media, computational media, digital fabrication, video production, and post-production for use in artistic practice. What does the Program Offer? Learning opportunities will arise through workshops, demonstrations, and instruction in-studio training. Individual learning objectives and goals are determined in consultation with a mentor at the beginning of the program. Digital media is the principal focus of this program, however, supplementary learning opportunities may be offered in other visual arts disciplines throughout the program. Practicum participants will experience hands-on learning in support of artist projects in visual arts residency programs. Participants will receive mentorship to strengthen their technical and artistic knowledge, communication, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The regular course of study for the Digital Media Studio Practicum is 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Participants have the opportunity to spend one weekday focused on independent study, while the other four weekdays are dedicated to supporting the Digital Media Facilitator, artists in residence, and regular departmental projects. Who Should Apply? This program is suited for recent graduates of studio-based programs with an emphasis on digital media. The program offers experience within a professional organization for those seeking careers as studio technicians or production assistants, or those in pursuit of graduate studies. Applicants must exhibit foundational skills in various digital media through their portfolio submissions. Artists from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a special invitation to individuals of Indigenous descent. Application Fee: $65 Indigenous Applicants: $35 The tuition fee is covered 100% by financial assistance from the Banff Centre. Successful applicants will receive a daily living allowance while part of the program. Application Deadline: June 19, 2019 Dates: September 9, 2019 – August 29, 2020 For more information and to apply online, visit banffcentre.ca.
