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New Opportunity for a Virtual Resident Artist/Intern for DGTL Creator North. Apply now!

by | Sep 24, 2021 | ,

We are looking for emerging artists working in the field of digital art, with a focus on AR , VR, interactive technologies, 3D modelling or game design (including Roblox). Artists should also have an interest in web-based learning, and an affinity for working with youth. This is a 20-week virtual hybrid residency/internship, designed around a 20-hour week. The Resident Artist/Intern can expect to spend 10 hours a week developing their own skills and artistic practice and will receive a total of 20 hours of mentorship with artists skilled in the candidate’s area of interest. The Artist/Intern will be asked to spend 5 hours a week developing workshops to be offered within DGTL Creator. They will deliver a 2-hour workshop every other week in one of the platforms DGTL Creator uses, as well as offer 2 hours each week of open working/mentoring sessions for youth who are creating in, or exploring the candidate’s area of expertise. They can also expect 2-3 hours of meetings a week.

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WE’RE HIRING A PROGRAMMING RESEARCH FACILITATOR – NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO. APPLY NOW!

by | Apr 22, 2021 | ,

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the online Programming Research Facilitator will work directly with residents from the four northeast partner communities to implement participatory action research (PAR) activities including, but not limited to, media and digital art workshops, mentoring participants through their own creative projects, and overseeing peer-to-peer mentorship and collaboration. They will also be responsible for collecting observational data and administering surveys. The Research Facilitators will play an important role in delivering project activities as they are needed, and aligned with the overall research strategy and ongoing developmental evaluation.

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WE’RE HIRING A PROGRAMMING RESEARCH FACILITATOR – NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO. APPLY NOW!

by | Mar 16, 2021 | ,

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the online Programming Research Facilitator will work directly with residents from the four northeast partner communities to implement participatory action research (PAR) activities including, but not limited to, media and digital art workshops, mentoring participants through their own creative projects, and overseeing peer-to-peer mentorship and collaboration. They will also be responsible for collecting observational data and administering surveys. The Research Facilitators will play an important role in delivering project activities as they are needed and aligned with the overall research strategy and ongoing developmental evaluation.

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What is Media Arts?

by | Mar 3, 2021 |

‘Media Arts’ refers to time-related artworks created through the use of new media and technology. Numerous disciplines have fallen under the umbrella of ‘Media Art’ over the years, including works in the fields of digital art, computer graphics, computer animation, virtual art, Internet art, interactive art, sound art, video games, computer robotics, 3D printing and more! At Digital Creator North we encourage people of all ages to have fun exploring the world of media art while also helping to develop artistic skills for a range of media practices. Let’s start creating!

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Creator Spaces Closed Temporarily

by | Mar 18, 2020 |

Due to the temporary closure of several of our host libraries across Northern Ontario, our Digital Creator Spaces will be suspending all programming and closing down until further notice. During this time, our talented Program Leads will continue to teach and encourage youth and emerging artists to explore digital technologies from their own homes, through a variety of educational tutorials that will be shared online through our social media platforms.

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