The Artificial Experience

Amber Parker, A Thesis Exhibition
sept. 29-oct. 13, Alexander Hall
opening reception friday oct. 3rd 6-8pm and gallery hop oct. 10th 5-7pm.

My work deals with the substitution of the fake for the real. Tourist theme parks have become icons of American culture. Americans' are seeking adventure without stepping out of their comfort zone. Theme parks allow us to participate in simulated experiences making the authentic less desirable.

Seeking Artists: Holiday Art & Craft Show

Desotorow Gallery is inviting the community to join local artists and craftsmen for a holiday craft show on November 7 and 14 on De Soto Ave in front of the gallery. HOLIDAY Junk in da Trunk is an indie craft show featuring local art and handmade goods, live music, and a network of creativity. This event will give local artists a chance to share their talent and love for all things handmade with the Savannah community. Vendors’ work ranges from handmade jewelry and children’s toys to pottery, fibers, and paintings. With this eclectic group of artists, shoppers are sure find one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade treasures for everyone on their holiday lists.

HOLIDAY Junk in da Trunk will take place:

Friday, November 7, 6-10pm {STARLAND FIRST FRIDAY EVENT}

& Friday, November 14, 6-10pm

Participating Vendors

Mary Curley

Abby Barber

Bean and the Sprout

Dema.Rais Jewelry

Nicole Edge

Siobhan Egan

E.R. Jones Designs

John Fesken

Vilda Gonzalez

Margie Gravina

Samantha Heligman

Alyssa and Jesse Couturier-Herndon

Lovelane Designs

Manic Origins

Nicolette Montalbano

Ally Muller

Audra Osbourne

Chelsea Parker

Janelle Proulx

Despina Papadeas

River Rock Designs

Janie Stamm

Meryl Truett at Barbara Archer Gallery

Picturing the Beltline:
Photographs by Meryl Truett (SCAD Photography Professor)
October 3 - November 1, 2008
Artist's Reception Friday October 17th, 7 - 9 pm
280 Elizabeth St., #A012, Atlanta
404-523-1845
www.barbaraarcher.com

With an eye for the subtle beauty of abandoned places, photographer Meryl Truett documents the Beltline, a loop of tracks that encircled Atlanta in its early years. Truett captures what remains of this important landmark, now slated for re-development, while contemplating the intersection of nature, community and the city. Phase One of the project records summer and early fall on the Beltline.

Australia Off-Campus Trip

Walkabout in the Land of Dreamtime
Australia Off-Campus 2008
November 29-December 13 2008

Sun, sea, surf, funny critters and a whole lot more!

Known for its beautiful beaches, wilderness and wildlife, a unique indigenous culture and vibrant, exciting cities – you will soon see why Australia was dubbed by early colonists “The Lucky Land”.

Students will create a travel portfolio that highlights the food, culture, lifestyle and architecture of this fascinating country.

If you are interested in coming on this exciting off-campus trip, please come to one of the interest meetings or email Liz Darlington at ldarling@scad.edu.

Course Offered:
PHOT317 Photographic Travel: The Foreign and the Familiar

Interest Meetings:
Jen Library 3rd Floor East

• Tuesday September 30, 5pm
• Wednesday October 8, 5pm

New and Gently Used Costumes for Photo Shoots and/or Halloween

Trunk Sale at Islands Dance Academy (IDA) on Saturday, October 18th from 9am - 12 pm. HUNDREDS of new and gently used costumes and dance wear from size 2T to adult. All proceeds to benefit the not-for-profit Savannah Danse Theater. IDA is located at 15 Charlotte Rd. on Whitmarsh Island next to the Jalapenos restaurant. For more information call 429-0686.

Directions:
From downtown, take President St. east. After crossing East Broad, President becomes Islands Expressway. Continue east for about 5 miles. You'll go over the drawbridge. Just past Oatland Island, exit at Route 80 West. Turn left onto Whitemarsh Is. Rd., then left onto Charlotte Rd.

SPE National News

Join us in Dallas, Texas,
for "Sprawl,"
the 46th SPE National Conference
March 26 - 29, 2009
Fairmont Dallas Hotel www.spenational.org

Student Scholarship applications are due October 31. www.spenational.org/opportunities

Last year two SCAD Gradate students won scholarships. Jeff Rich, Savannah Campus, and Walker Pickering, Atlanta Campus.

SCAD Graduate,(now alumnus), Jay Gould. Has also won in the past.

Let's keep the ball rolling!

SPESE Regional News

I am forwarding emailed information from Alumnus Mark Malloy regarding the upcoming regional conference.

During the first week of November, you have two important opportunities to take part in determining the future of our society. November 4 is the national election and November 7 is day one of the three-day regional SPE conference at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, NC.

OK, maybe I’m caught up in all the hyperbole of the election campaigns, but we do have a great lineup of presenters for the conference. Among them are: Tom Rankin, Director, The Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University; Dr. Richard Zakia, Author, Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology; Joyce Tenneson, photographer and author; Pam Crist, photographer and custom black-and-white lab owner; Johnny Horne, photographer and astronomer. Plus much more! For more information, check out the conference blog at http://spese.blogspot.com/. For a substantial savings, be sure to register early by October 7.

Members Exhibition
You also have the opportunity to participate in a student/faculty member’s exhibition. The show was such a success last year in Savannah, that we decided to bring it back for this year’s conference in Asheboro.

The deadline for submissions has been extended until October 3. All submissions can be made online, so it’s really easy to participate. Accepted works are not due until October 31, so you have plenty of time to prepare accepted pieces for the exhibition. Exhibition details are available at http://spese.blogspot.com/2008/02/studentfaculty-exhibition.html

We look forward to seeing you at Randolph Community College in Asheboro!

Greg Stewart, Conference Chair
gtstewart@randolph.edu
336-633-0325

Barefoot Workshops Presentation at B&H

Alumnus Chandler Griffin to present at the B&H Seminar Space

Media Empowerment & The Developing World

Presented by Barefoot Workshops in the B&H Seminar Space.

Barefoot Workshops is a New York City and Los Angeles based not-for-profit, founded by Chandler Griffin in 2004, that offers short, intensive workshops around the world in narrative and documentary filmmaking.

In this two-hour session, Chandler Griffin will provide an overview of Barefoot’s role in using media in the developing world to help Civil Society Organizations, Non-Governmental & Governmental Organizations, and individuals make change where it is needed the most. Chandler will discuss the media tools and formats used on the ground, how to conceptualize a workshop and ways to get involved. The goal of this session is to demystify the “how can I do this?” and give individuals a chance to learn how Barefoot Workshops does it, ask all the questions and get involved. You will learn that through Barefoot’s international workshops, they offer field placements for international students to assist organizations on the ground with media projects that help them to address challenges in their communities. These “hybrid” workshops result in dynamic learning environments, and open the way for international students to gain valuable field experience, and to learn about issues firsthand. If you are interested in discovering how you can change the world through the power of digital media, come find out how Barefoot can train anyone from vastly different backgrounds and skill levels, how to blend the technical and artistic aspects of storytelling, beginning with the basics of image-making all the way through to post-production to create a “symphony” of images and sound. Barefoot Workshops hopes that by sharing “how they do it”, they will mobilize individuals to get involved and help make a difference with media.

I recommend registering if you want to attend. It's a small space and B&H sent it out to about 30,000 people. I know that 60 people have already registered.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/EventSpace.jsp?id=193

Photographer's Asst. Needed for Savannah Editorial Shoot

SCAD alumnus, Squire Fox, will be shooting an assignment for Coastal Living magazine from October 5-7 and would like to hire a local assistant. Experience and/or a solid foundational knowledge of professional cameras/lighting a plus. Please email Squire at squire@squirefox.com.

Additionally, Squire would like to hire an intern for his Charleston, SC office. Students can receive college credit if they can commit at least 150 hours and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. He is looking for assistance with:

printing

retouching

file processing

file management

editing

stock

assisting on shoots

Please contact Squire for an interview 917.447.8340

PhotoGroup meeting Today!!!

Just a reminder- PhotoGroup is meeting today, after Tom Fischer's presentation, at the River Club.
We will be discussing upcoming events, electing new officers. If you have any ideas or suggestions for PhotoGroup let us know tonight.
Pizza will be provided!!!