x! Epriers: Gerry Kelly, Michael Christopher Lawlor Support SEF : Bill Rummel, Ed Ivsing , Foul Ewert 'x' is typeset by MAKARA; Phitited by Fhess Gang om oe ww The Student Society is sometimes mentioned as a little democracy in action, a sort of ‘equal opportunity em- ployer’, and its approach to problems tends to be neither formal nor bureaucratic. The Society meets each Wed- nesday at 4:00 pm. in the Helen Pitt Gallery. The meeting of October 10th dealt with the following items: X Newsletter — Though there is no direct relationship between ‘X’ and the Society (especially there is no con- nection on the basis of finances), there is agreement to help the co-editors build an office/work space in the Pitt upstairs. Consensus is that one central location for co- related student organizations provides for a regular exchange of ideas and opinions. This move to the gallery makes the co-editors that much more accessible; this work space is the first ‘home’ for the Newsletter as last year it was edited and produced in whatever spaces were available. Foundation students — each Society meeting this term has included discussion and criticism of the ‘pass/fail’ system for first year students. There is a preference for grades and credits, for in terms of their activity and ad- vancement this would put them on the same basis as all other students. Is there a distinction being made by the administration in evaluating ability and ‘readiness’ of first year students compared to other students? Discussion followed on the intentions and meaning of the so-called diagnostic program in first year. There is the perennial problem: wanting to realize ideas and concepts in the use of materials, however without access to college equip- ment and tools. How then is the ‘diagnostic program’ to be interpreted? What chance is there for those in first year to create with contemporary materials? There is also a need for technical courses. Some students feel they are being held back. One suggestion has been for these prople to go and use equipment at night in the college. Another suggestion was that Foundation students should formulate as a group to meet with the Dean. Individual approaches to faculty or the Dean have proven fruitless in gaining access to equipment and tools. (The reason most commonly given is that there’s not enough to go around.) The Society supports resolving these questions and needs further suggestions from first year people. Resource Workshop — Consensus of first year students is that this workshop is not the place for the Dean to be lecturing. As it is presently understood, the resource workshop is intended for outside artists to meet with first year students, though it is open to the college as a whole. Why then is the Dean responsible for about half the workshops? Couldn’t the Dean just have his own class, available to anyone? Are his workshops necessary to the point of restricting the number of outside artists? One suggestion is that his classes be boycotted; further discus- sion reserved. Vol.2 No.3 Some stay, some go — Resigning in the Foundation area recently was studio assistant Doug Senft. He was a hard worker, reliable. Bye Doug. Another studio assistant will be hired in the sculpture area at Dunsmuir Street to replace Doug Weir. Mr. Weir becomes ‘Head Technical Assistant’ on December Ist, approving capital expendi- tures. At the end of the academic year Clive Cope, pres- ently teaching graphic design, will be retiring. Party, party — A little forewarning that there will be a Hallowe’en party at the Pitt. More news about it in this issue of the ‘X’. The Student Society meeting of October 17th dealt with the following matters: Typewriter repair — the letter ‘S’ on Jarda Cikanek’s typewriter needed repair. In case you don’t know, Jarda was last year’s second Student Society president (there were three all told). Jarda billed us over $60.00 for repairs; the decision was to pay for $6.50 in parts and half the labour costs, and he did well at that. Dean’s Committee — No decisions made, no motions passed by the Society regarding any matters concerning this committee. However, a few items were mentioned: Fees for graduate students are $200 and there are no materials fees. Not a bad deal, eh? (Note: the. college does not really have a graduate studies program, and the provincial government gives no recognition for ‘graduate work’.) Car accident — Doug Weir, chief studio assistant, had a car accident not so long ago and felt the college should pay some of the costs. The end of the story is that the college has decided from now on to pay no more than $50 deductible. You curiosity should be directed to the Dean, Tom Hudson. Articulation budget — Yes, there is such a thing. Here’s how it breaks down: $7,600 for faculty to attend con- ferences; $13,457 for faculty sabbaticals; $10,110 external travel for students; $890 local travel for students for art related activities. Out of this budget, to give one example, comes half the expense of flying 12 second year students (registered with Susan Hillman) to San Francisco for approximately 2 weeks. Considering the expense of this trip and the relatively small budget, that’s it for student trips via air. More space — The second floor at 21 Water Street is opening up soon, largely for 4th year painting students and those working in large painting formats. Also, soon at this college, look for the opening of student space in the Van Horne building beside Murchies. College committees — In the past week the Outreach, Student Services, Dean’s and Program Advisory com- mittees did not meet. : Agreement among members in attendance that student representatives to the Student Services committee request the remainder of 1978/79 student activity fees be depos- ited with the Society. Bill Rennie and Stan Leak, co-ordinators of the Helen Pitt Gallery in September, will receive $150 each from the Student Society for their work that month. Gordon Moore, Secretary, Vancouver School of Art Student Society The ‘X’ is published bi- weekly by Student Services, ECCA, 249 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, V6B 1X2 There was no meeting of the Student Services Committee this week, as Tom Kowall is on holidays. No meeting of the Program Advisory Committee has been called as of this date. If all this sounds a bit chatty, perhaps you can see just how dependent the Student Soceity is on activities and meetings initiated by the college. Over 80% of your student activity fees go toward the expense of operating the Helen Pitt Gallery; ever think about how well your money is being used on your behalf. Wanna have a show at the Pitt and become famous, capitalize on ART, wanna go some place, have something to put on your curricula vitae? Hey, well come on down, everybody come down and get a piece of the action. That’s right, the Pitt’s here to make it right for you, yeah, especially for you 4th year students. Need some exposure? Like to have an art critic from the province come down to interview you? The Pitt’s the place; you helped pay for the opportunity, a real treat. And the profit margin is all yours. Heads will look up in reverence at the work you’ve accomplished in the past two or three years. Gordon Moore, Secretary, Student Society (/ 4, eth Uy 4 VA, SB ema a= a 44. Ne =a RY 9 é >? “— 4 —Th) 1X Eprers: Gerry Kelly, Mlichae! Christopher Lawler Surtort Smee: Bll Rummel, Ed Ivsin® , Poul Ewert “x! is typeset. by MAKARA; printed by Fhess Gang ‘The Student Society is sometimes mentioned as a little democracy in action, a sort of “equal opportunity em- ployer, and its approach to problems tends to be neither formal nor bureaucratic. The Society meets each Wed- nesday at 4:00 pm. in the Helen Pitt Gallery. The meeting cof October 10th dealt with the following items: X Newsletter — Though there is no direct relationship between “X" and the Society (especially there is no con- nection on the basis of finances), there is agreement 10 help the co-editors build an office/work space in the Pitt upstairs. Consensus is that one central location for co- related student organizations provides for a regular exchange of ideas and opinions. This move to the gallery makes the co-ditors that much more accessible; this work space is the first ‘home’ for the Newsletter as last. Year it was edited and produced in whatever spaces were available. Foundation students — each Society meeting this term hhas inclided discussion and criticism of the “pass/fail! system for first year students. There is a preference for fades and credits, for in terms of their activity and ad. Vancement this would put them on the same basis as all other students. Is there a distinction being made by the ‘administration in evaluating ability and ‘readiness’ of first year students compared to other students? Discussion followed on the intentions and meaning of the so-called diagnostic program in first year. There is the perennial problem: wanting to realize ideas and concepts in the use ‘of materials, however without access to college equip: ‘ment and tools. How then is the ‘diagnostic program’ to be interpreted? What chance is there for those in first year to create with contemporary materials? There is also a need for technical courses. Some students fecl they are being held back. One suggestion has been for these prople to go and use equipment at night in the college. Another suggestion was that Foundation students should formulate as a group to meet with the Dean. Individual approaches to faculty or the Dean have proven fruitless in gaining access to equipment and tools. (The +eason most commonly given is that there's not enough t0 {go around.) The Society supports resolving these questions and needs further suggestions from first year people. Resource Workshop — Consensus of first year students is that this workshop is not the place for the Dean to be Jecturing. As it is presently understood, the resource workshop is intended for outside artists’ to. meet with first year students, though it is open to the college as a whole, Why then is the Dean responsible for about half the workshops? Couldn't the Dean just have his own class, available to anyone? Are his workshops necessary to the point of restricting the number of outside-artsts? One suggestion is that his classes be boycotted; further discus- sion reserved, de 5 Om “Gy om os + Pe, ee ce 5 4 Vol.2 No.3 Some stay, some go ~ Resignng in the Foundation area Fecently war studio assistant Doug Senft. He was a hard ‘worker reliable. Bye Doug. Another studio assistant will be vhired in the sculpture area at Dunsmuir Street to replace Doug Weir, Mr. Weit Becomes "Head Technical ‘Auiatant on December 1x, approving capital expend tures At the end of the academic year Clive Cope, pret fntly teaching graphic desig, will be retiring Party, party — A lite forewarning that there will be a Hallowe'en party at the Pitt. More news about it in this issue of the ‘X’. ‘The Student Society meeting of October 17th dealt with the following matters: ‘Typewriter repair — the letter ‘S' on Jarda Cikanck’s typewriter needed repair. In case you don’t know, Jarda was last year's second Student Society president (there were three all told). Jarda billed us over $60.00 for repairs; the decision was to pay for $6.50 in parts and half the labour costs, and he did well at that. Dean's Committee ~ No decisions made, no motions passed by the Society regarding any matters concerning this committee. However, a few items were mentioned Fees for graduate students are $200 and there are no ‘materials fees. Not a bad deal, eh? (Note: the_college does not really have a graduate studies program, and the vinci government gies no recognition for ‘pedute Car accident — Doug Weir, chief studio assistant, had a car accident not so long ago and felt the college should pay some of the costs. The end of the story is that the college has decided from now on to pay no more than $50 deductible. You curiosity should be directed to the Dean, ‘Tom Hudson, Articulation budget — Yes, there is such a thing. Here's hhow it breaks down: $7,600 for faculty to attend com- ferences; $13,457 for faculty sabbaticals; $10,110 external travel for students; $890 local travel for students for art related activities. Out of this budget, to give one example, comes half the expense of flying 12 second year students (Tegistered with Susan Hillman) to San Francisco for approximately 2 weeks. Considering the expense of this trip and the relatively small budget, that’s it for student trips via ar, More space — The second floor at 21 Water Street is ‘opening up soon, largely for 4th year painting students and those working in large painting formats. Also, soon at this college, look for the opening of student space in the Van Horne building beside Murchies. College committees — In the past week the Outreach, Student Services, Dean's and Program Advisory com. mittees did not meet, ‘Agreement among members in attendance that student representatives to the Student Services committee request the remainder of 1978/79 student activity fees be depor ited with the Society Bill Rennie and Stan Leak, co-ordinators of the Helen Pitt Gallery in September, will receive $150 each from the Student Society for their work that month, Gordon Moore, Secretary, Vancouver School of Art Student Society The °X" is published be weekly by Student Sereices, Boat, 7249 Dunamatr Stret; Vancouver, VEBIX2 ‘There was no meeting of the Student Services Committee this week, as Tom Kowall is on holidays. No meeting of the Program Advisory Committee has been called as of this date. If all this sounds a bit chatty, perhaps you can sce just how dependent the Student Soceity is on activities ‘and meetings initiated by the college. Over 80% of your student activity fees go toward the expense of operating the Helen Pitt Gallery; ever think about how well your ‘money jis being used on your behalf. Wanna have a show at the Pitt and become famous, capitalize on ART, wanna go some place, have something to put on your curricula vitae? Hey, well come on down, everybody come down and get a piece of the action. That's right, the Pitts here to make it right for you, yeah, especially for you 4th year students. Need some exposure? Like to have an art ctitie from the province come down to interview you? ‘The Pitt’s the place; you helped pay for the opportunity, areal treat. And the profit margin is all yours. Heads will Took up in reverence at the work you've accomplished in the past two or three years. Gordon Moore, Secretary, Student Society UV (Ms MUG UL >