New York City - The School of
Visual Arts has revealed its events for June and July 2009. The
educational institution is holding a number of lectures, screenings,
and open studios.
LECTURES/EVENTS
Hollywood Comes to New York
The MPS Digital
Photography and BFA Computer Art, Computer Animation, and Visual
Effects Departments welcome photographer and glamour retoucher Calvin
Hollywood for a behind-the-scenes look at his photo shoots and
Photoshop palettes. Based in Germany, Hollywood is known for digital
photography, retouching and compositing skills as well as a passion for
teaching and talent for deconstructing complex Photoshop techniques.
Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 - 8pm
133/141 West 21 Street, room 301A
Free and open to the public.
Service Designers
In
anticipation of its fall 2009 opening, the MFA Interaction Design
Department at SVA presents "Dot Dot Dot," a monthly public lecture
series exploring interaction design, business and aesthetic
inspiration. This month, four designers will discuss the emergence of
service design and the challenges it presents. As the line between
products and services blurs, designers must look for innovative ways to
create meaningful services. The speakers include Jennifer Bove,
principal, Kicker Studio; and Chenda Fruchter, assistant commissioner
and director of content and agency relations, Department of Information
Technology and Telecommunication, New York City.
Wednesday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30pm
White Rabbit, 145 Houston Street
Free and open to the public. RSVP at http://bit.ly/theservicedesigners
SCREENINGS
Witnesses to a Secret War
This
film tells the history of America's clandestine war in Laos through the
stories of the Hmong soldiers who fought alongside the Central
Intelligence Agency and were forced to flee when the war was lost to
the Communists in 1975. Witnesses to a Secret War is directed by
faculty member Deborah Dickson and will air on select PBS stations this
summer. Presented by the MFA Social Documentary Film Department.
Tuesday, June 2, 7pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23 Street
Free and open to the public. RSVP to mbhattacharya@sva.edu
Media That Matters Film Festival
With
the intention of inspiring diverse audiences to take action, this
festival is the premiere showcase for short films on the most important
topics of the day. The festival will begin with the impACT Salon,
featuring appearances by filmmakers and information about using short
films as part of community activism. Twelve short films will be
screened, covering issues with local and global impact. Presented in
association with the MFA Social Documentary Film Department.
Wednesday, June 3, impACT salon: 6pm
Wednesday, June 3, screening: 7pm
General admission $10; $8 for SVA student, faculty or staff (with ID)
MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Thesis Video Screening
A screening of thesis projects by students in the MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Department.
Wednesday, June 17, 7 - 10pm
SVA Theatre, 333 West 23 Street
Free and open to the public
OPEN STUDIOS
Continuing Education's Summer Residency programs
Featuring
the work of artists who completed Summer Residency programs in painting
and mixed media; illustration and visual storytelling; and printmaking
and book arts. For more information, contact Keren Moscovitch at
212.592.2188.
Wednesday, July 1, 6 - 9pm
141 West 21 Street, 4th floor
Free and open to the public