Information Technology Department is Hiring Rutgers Students

They are looking for:
Web Technology Assistant
Customer Support Technician
Video Production Assistant

Title: Video Production Assistant
(Rutgers Students only)

Contact: Jenna Kovacs at jennankovacs@gmail.com

Hours: 8-15 hours/week
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, occasional evening or weekend hours

Start Date: Feb 5, 2013

Description:
Technology office is seeking production assistants to support its video services. Primary duties will be editing, assisting at shoots and live events, graphics work, and maintaining archives and organizational systems. Video Production Assistants will also be expected to assist as needed with office work, client relations, research, writing, training, and project development. They may have the opportunity to research, develop and propose video projects that serve the University and Rutgers students, staff, and faculty. 8-15 hours/week, exact hours are flexible and candidates must be prepared to occasionally assist on evening or weekend shoots.

Candidates must be able to work independently and responsibly, meet deadlines, understand and apply creative criticism, problem-solve and troubleshoot, learn new workflows quickly, and demonstrate an interest in video production, storytelling, new technologies, and improving the effectiveness of technology at Rutgers.

Professionalism, responsibility, strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Candidates must be Mac competent, familiar with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Youtube, and GoogleDocs. MUST be familiar with Final Cut Pro and digital video cameras. Experience with the following recommended: DVDstudio, Adobe Creative Suite, LiveType, PhotoShop After Effects, Camtasia.
Understanding/experience of web design a plus.

Minimum GPA of 2.9. Please also provide a reference (example: instructor/professor, advisor, employer) with resume.

All applicants MUST submit a sample of past video work of 2-3 items minimum (personal projects, class/group projects, freelance work etc.). DVDs or weblinks ONLY for any video; PDFs or JPEGs for any written work or images. Submit these materials to Jenna Kovacs at jennankovacs@gmail.com

Requirements:
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience with Final Cut Pro
Familiarity with Youtube, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office
Some experience with digital filmmaking
Interest in video production or technology
Work Sample
Minimum GPA 2.9

Position Title: Customer Support Technician
Based at:Busch Campus Administrative Office Annex 1
Contact: Jenna Kovacs at jennankovacs@gmail.com
Hours:Office hours are from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

10 – 15 hours a week

Hours are negotiable and flexible

Start Date:Early March, 2013
Description:The Office of Instructional and Research Technology is looking for Customer Support Technicians to assist the University community over the phone and through email.
Job Responsibilities:Responsibilities include answering phones and email professionally, troubleshooting, answering special requests made by users, generating detailed tracking tickets, and assisting with special projects as directed by the full time staff of OIRT.
Requirements:Must be a Rutgers student (preferably Freshman or Sophomore)
Good verbal and written communication
Ability to work in a technical environment
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to explain technical details to non-technical customers

Title: Video Production Assistant
(Rutgers Students only)

Contact: Jenna Kovacs at jennankovacs@gmail.com

Hours: 8-15 hours/week
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, occasional evening or weekend hours

Start Date: Feb 5, 2013

Description:
Technology office is seeking production assistants to support its video services. Primary duties will be editing, assisting at shoots and live events, graphics work, and maintaining archives and organizational systems. Video Production Assistants will also be expected to assist as needed with office work, client relations, research, writing, training, and project development. They may have the opportunity to research, develop and propose video projects that serve the University and Rutgers students, staff, and faculty. 8-15 hours/week, exact hours are flexible and candidates must be prepared to occasionally assist on evening or weekend shoots.

Candidates must be able to work independently and responsibly, meet deadlines, understand and apply creative criticism, problem-solve and troubleshoot, learn new workflows quickly, and demonstrate an interest in video production, storytelling, new technologies, and improving the effectiveness of technology at Rutgers.

Professionalism, responsibility, strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Candidates must be Mac competent, familiar with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Youtube, and GoogleDocs. MUST be familiar with Final Cut Pro and digital video cameras. Experience with the following recommended: DVDstudio, Adobe Creative Suite, LiveType, PhotoShop After Effects, Camtasia.
Understanding/experience of web design a plus.

Minimum GPA of 2.9. Please also provide a reference (example: instructor/professor, advisor, employer) with resume.

All applicants MUST submit a sample of past video work of 2-3 items minimum (personal projects, class/group projects, freelance work etc.). DVDs or weblinks ONLY for any video; PDFs or JPEGs for any written work or images. Submit these materials to Jenna Kovacs at jennankovacs@gmail.com

Requirements:
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience with Final Cut Pro
Familiarity with Youtube, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office
Some experience with digital filmmaking
Interest in video production or technology
Work Sample
Minimum GPA 2.9

Two New Courses from the Media Area

Media Arts and Public Engagement
Media II-B // 07:081:344 // Wed 3:20-9:30 rm. 331 CSB
Creating art projects in the public domain including the use of tactical media, documentary and interventions. (1a, 1b or permission from instructor)

Performative Media and Installation
Media III-B // 07:081:442 // Thurs 3:20-8 pm 331 CSB
Creative projects integrating digital media, performance and installation for a variety of applications including narrative, documentation, sound and experimental works. (1a,1b and 2a or permission from instructor)

Advanced Video same time as Media IIIb

Please contact Ardele Lister for more information.

More Earthquake Visualization Ideas

Tōhoku Japanese Earthquake Sculpture
This sculpture was made to contemplate the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

http://www.lukejerram.com/projects/tōhoku_earthquake

A sand tracing pendulum located at a shop in Port Townsend, Washington, called Mind Over Matter (since moved to Sedona, Arizona), produced some very interesting patterns.

http://twistedsifter.com/2013/01/the-earthquake-rose-pendulum-art/

Competition for Customizing Desktop Images and Screen Savers for Computer Labs at CSB

Good work requires good tools, but good tools do not necessarily create inspiring environments. Yes, in design area, we have fabulous computer labs all sorts facilities. We are wealthy but not happy because our labs look like Apple stores rather than an art school. So we decided to take a step to customize our virtual environment and we are announcing a competition for designing desktop images and screen savers for theses labs.

Here is a fun and thorough presentation about screen savers:
http://www.scribd.com/embeds/78375321/content?start_page=1&view_mode=slideshow&access_key=key-1hj0l32t50lshdkbkjzd

You can simply code the screensaver with processing or if you want to explore Xcode follow the link: http://cocoadevcentral.com/articles/000088.php

All other hacky or techy ways are accepted as long as approved by Shane.
Animated GIF’s are also OK.

Desktop image should be no smaller than 2560-by-1440 px. and size for the saver should be relative and 16:9 aspect ratio.

Prizes are stunning! Winners will get a VAP credit and a lunch with design area faculty! The winner will be responsible for assisting the installation and maintenance of the work.

The selection will be made by a closed jury and the results will be announced on this blog.

Please submit to a@paganstudio.com no later than February 18, 2013.