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[=EDITORIA

One of the original objectives of this
publication was to heighten student
awareness of issues of concern, both within
and outside of the College. However, too
many things have been left unsaid, and too
many conflicts of a disturbingly immediate
nature have arisen. We therefore present you
with: the Violation Issue.

Some of the concerns may appear to be
after the fact (this is a monthly publication)
but should still be brought to light if only for
their future implications. Our intent isn’t to
turn this into a bitch-and-complain session,
but it is apparent that people need to be more
directly informed and subsequently coaxed
into action based on such information. This
issue will therefore highlight a recent series
of violations, and the apathy with which
they have been met.

Firstly, everyone feels badly for the student
who is now financially responsible for the
four and a half thousand dollars worth of
stolen video equipment. But are students
aware of the larger implications of a theft of
this magnitude? We all end up paying for
this crime in several ways. We no longer
have that particular piece of equipment at
our disposal; we as a group have lost some
credibility as responsible individuals, and
security, fines, booking schedules, and
liability procedures are bound to reflect this
in the future; the cost to the administration
of replacing such equipment and increasing
insurance could easily be underwritten
through an increase in tuition fees.

Theft is more widespread than any of us
would like to believe. The painting store-
room has suffered (see item, page 6) and as
a direct result of this pilferage we no longer
have the opportunity to purchase painting
goods at discount prices within the school.
Some of these materials, formerly supplied

by the College for class use, will now be the
responsibility of the student. So, you think
it’s pretty slick of your friend to slip that
canvas out past the monitor — well, it’s you
he’s ripping off.

Another issue we’d like to address is the
breakdown of communication which exists
at this school. Students should be sitting in
on the relevant department, all-College,
Student Council, and Curriculum Committee
meetings which affect their lives. How can
our needs be met if we aren’t willing to
voice our concerns in a more viable and
influential forum than the Arts Club? This is
not mere indifference at work — a lack of
information, coherently circulated, leaves
students unaware of all their voicing options.
The administration approached Student
Council with the suggestion that student
representatives be appointed or elected so
that each department would have a reliable
information source and a voice in the upper-
level decision-making process. Was this
information passed on to the student body?
If so, the response can only be described as
pathetic. Certain departments have risen to
the challenge and have an active group of
concerned students, but the majority have
not.

Also on the topic of meetings, why do so
many of them seem to conflict with
instructor’s class time? This unfortunate
scheduling hardly seems fair to students or

- instructors. The elusive-student/elusive-

instructor relationship leaves a lot to be
desired. Instructors are paid to be here but
when students do not show up for class it is a
waste of both time and money for all
concerned.

Speaking of valuable resources and
communication breakdown, we wonder why
thousands of dollars are spent on bringing

a

Robert Byers

exciting and important guest artists and
lecturers, with little publicity to ensure full
attendance. It seems logical that more
‘extensive information about guest artists
(other than their name and the fact that they
live someplace hip) would provide greater
relevance to the event and subsequently
provide more incentive for student
attendance. To this end we have asked the
powers-that-be to provide schedules and
brief biographies of upcoming lecturers. To
date there has been little response.

The administration are not the only ones
who have failed to recognize the
communication potential inherent in this
publication. The Planet is distributed free,
but part of our operating budget comes from
your activity fees. This is a resource and an
outlet for your use, so let us know when you
are having a show, meeting, garage sale,
etc. — we print classified ads for free. We
also want to know what your concerns are
regarding the school, the Planet, and Art in
general, so please contribute.

Last, but most important, the Planet needs
greater student involvement for such jobs as
future editors, art directors, layout and paste-
up crew, and contributors in all fields
(photography, illustration, typography,
writing). Student involvement is absolutely
crucial if the Planet is to survive from year
to year.

Contact us in writing via the famous blue-
submissions-box-in- the-cafeteria, or come
in person to our open house Planet
information session on Wednesday March
25; 12:15 — 1:30. Be there if you find out
how the Planet is put together and how you
can be involved.

A special thanks to Richard Weigand for
his involvement and help with this issue.

The Editors @

PLANETHEAR TS

ECC AD VoL2 NO6 MARCI 19187

The Planet of the Arts is a student publication from
the Emily Carr College of Art and Design, funded
by the Student Society. We welcome unsolicited
contributions provided they include the contributor’ s
real name and phone number. Articles should be
legible. Photos and drawings should be black and
white. Submissions can be placed in the blue box in
the Cafeteria. The Editors reserve the right to edit
submissions to increase clarity and to eliminate
racism and sexism.

Editorial Core:
Naomi Singer, Virginia Achtem

Guest Art Director:
Richard Weigand

Typesetting:
Martin Hunt, Tipper Carlyle, Rosemary
Cookson, Kathleen Culham

Paste-up:
Anna-Lisa Meikle, Bill Gillespie, Patrick
Long, Ana Chang

Graphics:

Margaret Bootsma, John Whistler, Sean
Thompson, Patrick Long, E. John Love,
Loretta Ip, Richard Weigand, Robert Byers,
Darwin Wasend, Ian Verchére

Photos:

Jin-me Yoon, John Wertschek, Kelly Wood,
Stormé, Anna-Lisa Meikle, Harold Long,
Barry Mah

Articles:

Roberta Cantelon, Robert Gore, Keith
Daniels, Jerry Stochansky, Leslie Fiddler,
Jackie Dionne, Martin Stein, E. John Love,
Sam Carter, Adam Lossing, Irwin Oostindie,
Marcia de Chadenedes, Gail Carney, Ian
Verchére, Katty, John Wertschek

Staff Photographer:
Stormé

Cover and Titles:
John Whistler: Lino-cut print

Faculty Advisor:
John Wertschek

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Dear Eds.,

This is a small letter in response to that
poor unfortunate last month who said she
could not find a typewriter on which to write
her essay. ,

I sympathize with her.

However, since the situation ain’t gonna
change overnight, I suggest a temporary
solution:

Room 267, upstairs, has over twelye
Commodore-64 computers, for which word-
processing programs (and instructors) are
available. Available, that is, to students who
have taken an introductory computer course
here at E.C.C.A.D. Those students should
see Gary Lee-Nova or Dennis Vance about
the software, and go the the library for the
instructions. The program you want is called
“Paperback Writer-64”, and is relatively
easy to use once you’ ve taken the half hour
orientation — which is considerably less
time than a bus ride out to U.B.C.

Besides, no typewriter here can do italics,
underlines, bold-face, or justified edges
before anything is printed on paper.

Anyway, it’s just a thought.

Good luck
E. John Love

Editor’ s note: the typewriter in the
newspaper/student society office is now
fixed. There is also a typewriter available in

room 240

Dear Editors,

Fourth year 2-D student Sarah Bond is
travelling in Nepal. Any students interested
in enlarging their stamp collection or simply
writing to a fellow-student who is at the
farthest point possible, geographically, from
ECCAD, should do so within the next three
weeks.

The address is:

Sarah Bond

c/o Poste Restante,
General Post Office,
Kathmandu, Nepal.

Thanks
Peter Belanger

Dear Editors:

The thought of a student being saddled
with a $4,400 bill as a result of a theft of
College equipment she had borrowed is
sickening.

I am referring to the *4”*Sony Portapak
VCR stolen on February 27, between 5 - 7
pm, from the Media Arts area. The College
insurance policy has a $5,000 deductible, I
believe, leaving the unfortunate student to
bear the cost of replacing the equipment.
This is tough enough for a wage-earner but
especially so for a student.

It is probably too late, but I appeal through
your column for any assistance in the
recovery of the equipment. Contact me if
you can help, at my office or at home (584-
3157), anonymously if necessary. The
primary concern is to clear the student of
what must be a tremendous mental, as well
as financial, burden.

Ken Hughes
Director of Design/Media

Dear Editors,

Departmental and divisional meetings
occur fairly regularly to discuss and decide
issues that affect the students both directly
and indirectly. Two student reps are
_Tequested to attend these meetings but
somewhere there is a breakdown of
communication and students are rarely
involved.

I strongly encourage students to ask their
student society reps about our participation
in these meetings, and to take part in some
of these significant decisions rather than
miring about in helpless frustration over the
alien activities of bureaucracy. A simple but
most effective step toward nirvanic artist

activities. ;
mee Marcia de Chadenedes

TUTTE
[=EDITORI

One of the original objectives ofthis
publication was to heighten student
Awareness of issues of concern, both within
and outside of the College. However, too
‘many things have been left unsaid, and too
‘many conflicts ofa disturbingly immediate
nature have arisen, We therefore present you

ith: the Violation Issue
Some of the concerns may appear to be
after the fact (ths is a monthly publication)
but should still be brought to light if only for
their future implications. Our intent isn't 10
tum this into a bitch-and-complain session,

itis apparent that people need to be more
directly informed and subsequently coaxed
into action based on such information. This
issue will therefore highlight a recent series
of violations, and the apathy with which
they have be

stly, everyone feels badly forthe student

‘who is now financially responsible for the
four and a half thousand dollars worth of
stolen video equipment. But are students
aware ofthe larger implications ofa theft of
this magnitude? We all end up paying for
this crime in several ways. We no longer
hhave that particular piece of equipment at
‘our disposal; we as a group have lost some
credibility as responsible individuals, and
security, fines, booking schedules, and
liability procedures are bound to reflect this
inthe future; the cost to the administration
of replacing such equipment and increasing
insurance could easily be underwritten
through an increase in tuition fees.

‘Theft is more widespread than any of us
would like to believe. The painting store-
room has suffered (see item, page 6) and as
a direct result of this pilferage we no longer
have the opportunity to purchase painting
‘goods at discount prices within the school
‘Some of these materials, formerly supplied

i}

by the College for class use, will now be the
responsiblity ofthe student. So; you think
it’s prety slick of your friend to slip that
canvas out past the monitor — well, it's you
he's ripping off.

Another issue we'd like to address isthe
breakdown of communication which exists
at this school. Students shouldbe sitting in
‘on the relevant department, all-Col
Student Council, and Curriculum Committee
meetings which affect their lives. How can
ur needs be met if we aren’t willing to

voice our concerns in a more viable and
{influential forum than the Arts Club? This is
not mere indifference at work —a lack of
information, coherently circulated, leaves
students unaware of all their voicing options.
The administration approached Student
‘Couneil withthe suggestion that student
representatives be appointed or elected so
that each department would have a reliable
information source and a voice in the upper
level decision-making process. Was this
information passed on tothe student body?”
Ifso, the response can only be described as
pathetic. Certain departments have risen to
the challenge and have an active group of
concerned students, but the majority have
not.

‘Also on the topic of meetings, why do so
many of them seem to conflict with
instructor's cass time? This unfortunate
scheduling hardly seems fair to students or
instructors. The elusive-studentelusive-
instructor relationship leaves alot to be
desired. Instructors are paid to be here but
when students do not show up for clas i is a
waste of both time and money for all
‘concemed.

Speaking of valuable resources and
‘communication breakdown, we wonder why
thousands of dollars are spent on bringing

Rot Byers

—S LETTERS

—

exciting and important guest artists and
lecturers, with litle publicity to ensure full
attendance. It'seems logical that more
‘extensive information about guest artists
(other than their name and the fact that they
live someplace hip) would provide greater
relevance to the event and subsequently
provide more incentive for student
attendance. To this end we have asked the
owers-that-be to provide schedules and
brief biographies of upcoming lecturers. To
date there has been litle response.

The administration are not the only ones
who have failed to recognize the
‘communication potential inherent in this
Publication. The Planet is distributed free,
but part of our operating budget comes from

tivity es. This isa resource and an
‘outlet for your use, so let us know when you
are having a show, meet e sale,

We print classified ads for free. We

to know what your concerns are

regarding the school, the Planet, and Artin
general, so please contribute

Last, but most important, the Planet needs
greater student involvement for such jobs as
future editors, art directors, layout and paste
‘up crew, and contributors in all fields
(photography, illustration, typography,
writing). Student involvement is absolutely
crucial ifthe Planet is to survive from year
to year.

Contact us in writing via the famous blue~
submissions-box-in- the-cafeteria, or come
in person to our open house Planet
information session on Wednesday March
25, 12:15 — 1:30. Be there if you find out
hhow the Planet is put together and how you
‘can be involved.

‘A special thanks to Richard Weigand for
his involvement and help with tis issue

‘The Editors

PLANETREARTS

fl ‘AD VOL2 No6 MARCI 1487

The Planc of the hts sa sade publication fom
the Emily Car Collegeof Art and Desig, fanded
bythe Student Society. We welcome unoliced.
“onbutions provided they tnclude the conribur's
real name and phone number Aricles shouldbe
lepble, Photo and drawings shouldbe black and
oie Submissions canbe placed nthe blue box in
the Cafeteria The Etors reserve the right edit
Submision to increase clarity and eliminate

Eaitorial Cor
‘Naomi Singer, Virginia Achtem

=
Marin Hunt, Tipper Carle, Rosemary
Cookson, Kathleen Culham

Paste-up:
‘Anna Lisa Meikle, Bll Gillespie, Patrick
‘Long, Ana Chang

Graphics:
Margaret Bootsma, John Whistler. Sean
‘Thompson, Patrick Long, E. John Love
Loreta Ip: Richard Weigand, Robert Byers,
Darwin Wasend, lan Verch

Photos:
Jineme Yoon, John Wertschek, Kelly Wood,
Stormé, Anna‘Lisa Meike, Harold Long,
Barry Mah

‘Artie
Roberta Cantelon, Robert Gore, Keith
Daniels, Jerry Stochansky, Leslie Fidler
‘Jackie Dionne, Marin Stein, E. John Love,
‘Sam Carter, Adam Lossing, Irwin Oostinle,
Marcia de Chadenedes, Gail Carney, lan
Verchere, Katty, John Wertschek

John Whistler: Lino-cut print

Faculty Advisor:
John Wertschek

Plane of the Arg
‘la Emily Carr Collegeof Arcund Design
1509 Tohnston S

Vancouver, B.C.
Vor 3R9

Dear Eds,

This is a small letter in response to that
poor unfortunate last month who said she
‘could not find a typewriter on which to write
her essay.

I sympathize with her,
However, since the
‘change overnight, I sugge

solution:

Room 267, upstairs, has over twelye
‘Commodore-64 computers, for which word-
processing programs (and instructors) are
available. Available, that is, to students who
have taken an introductory computer course
here at E.C.C.A.D. Those students should
see Gary Lee-Nova or Dennis Vance about
the software, and go the the library forthe
instructions. The program you want is called

Paperback Writer-64", and is relatively
easy to use once you've taken the half hour
orientation — which is considerably le
time than a bus ride out to U.B.C.

Besides, no typewriter here can do italies,
underlines, bold-face, or justified edges
‘before anything is printed on paper.

Anyway, it's just a thought

Good luck
E. John Love

Eadtor’s note: the typewriter in the
newspaperistudent society office is now
fixed. There is also a typewriter available in
room 240

Dear Eiitors,
Fourth year 2-D student Sarah Bond is
travelling in Nepal. Any students interested
in enlarging their stamp collection or simply

‘writing to a fellow-student who is atthe
farthest point possible, geographically, from
ECCAD, should do so within the next three
weeks.
‘The adress is

Sarah Bond

lo Poste Restante,

General Post Office,

Kathmandu, Nepal

‘Thanks
Peter Belanger

Dear Editors

‘The thought ofa student being saddled
‘with a $4,400 bill asa result ofa theft of
College equipment she had borrowed is
sickening.

Tam referring to the Sony Portapak
VCR stolen on February 27, between 5-7
pm, from the Media Arts area. The College
insurance policy has a $5,000 deductible, I
believe, leaving the unfortunate student 0
bear the cost of replacing the equipment.
This is tough enough for a wage-earner but
especially so fora student.

Tis probably too late, but [appeal through
your column for any assistance in the
recovery of the equipment. Contact me if
you can help, at my office or at home (584-
3157), anonymously if necessary. The
primary concer isto clear the student of
‘what must be a tremendous mental, as well
as financial, burden,

Ken Hughes
Director of Design/Medi

Dear Editors,
Departmental and divisional meetings
occur fairly regularly to discuss and decide
‘issues that affect the students both directly

and indirectly. Two student reps are
requested to aitend these meetings but
somewhere there is a breakdown of
communication and students are rarely
involved.

I strongly encourage students to ask their
student society reps about our participation
inthese meetings, and to take part in some
of these significant decisions rather than
rmiring about in helpless frustration over the
alien activities of bureaucracy. A simple but,
most effective step toward nirvanic artist

activities. Marcia de Chadenedes