Blast Theory has joined the Centre for Digital Entertainment's Doctoral Studentship programme; offering a research post for a talented and creative programmer.
The post comprises a 3 year placement with Blast Theory to begin in October 2010 with support from the University of Bath and Bournemouth's Masters programme.
Doctoral studentships are fully-funded providing fees, a tax free stipend and dedicated funding for international conferences.
In 2009 Blast Theory was awarded the inaugural Locative Cinema Commission by partners ZER01: The Art & Technology Network, Sundance Film Festival‘s New Frontiers Initiative and Banff New Media Institute at The Banff Centre.
A Machine To See With is a work for pedestrians and their mobile phones and puts participants inside a movie as they walk through the city. The first stage of the commission will see Blast Theory in residence at Banff in August 2010 followed by the premiere at 2010 01SJ Biennial from 16th - 19th September.
Ivy has left home because Lilsis has done the dirty on her and she's no longer sure who her friends are. For a week she'll tell you **everything** but can she trust you and what will you tell her?
Ivy4Evr is an SMS drama for 13-17 year olds created by Blast Theory, written by Tony White author of novels including Foxy-T (Faber) and commissioned by Channel 4 Education.
The pilot episode will have two trials in 2010, the first trial is for 50 people and starts on 27th June. The second trial is for up to 5,000 people and will take place in October.
Originally from Portugal, Teresa is currently based in Singapore where she lectures at an art College and researches on wearable, soft, and portable technologies.
During her residency at 20 Wellington Road, she will work on a new project inspired by the British summer and her time spent in windy Brighton.
Blast Theory is currently calling for applications for the 20 Wellington Road Residency Programme for 2011. Expressions of interest are invited from individuals working in the following fields:
- Pervasive & location based gaming & interactive media
- Mobile & portable devices in cultural & artistic practice
- Games design and theory
- Interdisciplinary and live art practice
The deadline for applications is July 31, 2010. Further details and an application form are available here
Blast Theory artist Ju Row Farr will be on sabbatical for 6 months from 1st July to the end of 2010. During her sabbatical period, Ju will be taking a studio in Brighton to pursue her own practice as well as undertaking several courses and workshops.
We wish Ju the best of luck and look forward to seeing her in January 2011.
Blast Theory are running placements for interns at their studios with a deadline for applications twice a year. The placements are for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months.
For full details on how to apply and more information on the scheme please download the application form
