About interdisciplinary studies Wednesday, January 17, at the Water Street studio, there was a meeting of all interdisciplinary students and teachers and the Dean. What came out of there and the reasons for this meeting were as follows: first, to find out what interdisciplinary students want regarding equipment, facilities and books; second, to know of any grievance or questions about what’s being done in the program to facilitate projects. Now what came out of it, first that we will obtain electronic equipment that we need, as well as photography and film equipment, without too much borrowing from other departments. Secondly, we will be able to create a section of books which are interdisciplinary in spirit. Speak to Stephen Clark about books you are interested to order, as he then goes to the library committee; this also goes for periodicals, catalogues, video cassettes, film, records, microfilm, microfiche. Thirdly, we now have our own locale, fourth floor Water Street next to Art History; other students welcome. We may also order from cata- logues, or for example, from the Arts and Science Center in California. Fourth, there are notice boards at fourth floor Water Street and at the main school entrance. The main strength of the interdisciplinary approach lies in the spectrum of information which is available, not only in the art field, but in directly related fields and others such as science and computers. A field that has been getting more attention and demand has been the electronics. Last year Denis Vance taught a once a week workshop in electronics; this year he has 8 weeks to cover as much as he can, from the use of PET computer to TTL and CMOS logic, interfacing technologies and so on. His program is not the abstract jargon that we would expect, but a down to earth, easy, step-by-step, practical approach to how to use electronics as a tool to work out your own artistic concern. He has had so far little publicity and few people will risk it. But when I went there, I knew nothing of electronics yet enjoyed it tremendously. Here we have the possibility to do almost any thing we want (synthesizer, timing device. . .). Being limited mostly by our imagination and sur- prisingly very little by the monetary aspect (chips are cheap), it is a resource for everybody, a fascinating new field practically untouched. But to really work for every- one’s advantage, it needs to be more than a mere 8 weeks (1 session a week), but a permanent year round resource. What do we need to make it happen? Demand that all budgets and facilities will be proportional to the demand. To find out about the possibilities it offers talk to Denis Vance in the plastics department at Dunsmuir Tuesday, Wednesday and his workshop is on Thursday; you are welcome to drop in, and maybe leave your name if you are interested for next year. Lastly, for all interdisciplinary students, we will need your contribution in the form of photographs and writing about your work for a book that we are putting out toward the end of the year. First, to show what interdisciplinary students are doing, and this being shown to other students in other faculties, so they will know about your work and get some feedback. Second, our area is beginning to expand and we will have to say more of what we are doing, then broaden our resources and facilities. No dead- line has been set yet but it will be soon, so check this paper for more information coming up. Needless to say, what we need most of all is feedback, as much from interdisciplinary students as from all other faculties. All we stand to gain will go toward the school as a whole, whatever the resources or ideas. In the Granville Island college there will be half a million for capital expenditures, and hopefully there will be more allocated for rentals of equipment. So think about it and leave your suggestions at Student Services (main school) in care of the newsletter. Daniel Belanger A friendly message from Welcome new students and welcome back old students! Student Services are provided by Vera Traff, Eva Allan and Tom Kowall. Our offices are at the Dunsmuir Street location. We look after admissions, registration, records, counselling, financial aid, bus passes, and generally provide assistance with any personal or academic diffi- culties you may experience. Vera Traff presides over the front desk and can generally be found either hidden behind a desk piled high with papers, directing traffic or chatting with everyone. She’s been here for ages, knows lots, and as she says, from many years of experience, “I can tell students where to go.” Vera will always make time to listen to you. Tom Kowall, director of Student Services, wants to be identified with a clean, well-lighted room and a private stash of art college catalogues. He invites students to come and see his catalogue collection. Among other things Tom works out short term loans, straightens our transcripts, marks, registration and bureaucratic hassles. He loves to fight on behalf of victims of nasty red tape. According to Sally Luckhurst, he takes care of hodge-podge and is very approachable. The latter is definitely true. I’m Eva Allan, the counsellor, and I’m here Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays. I’m available to discuss with you educational, career and personal concerns that you would like help with. So, if your instructors are avoiding you, and you're wondering if you’d be better off studying heavy duty mechanics or hair dressing, and even your cat ignores you, and you're broke, and your roof leaks, I'll talk with you. I'll even talk with you if everything is going well. According to Sally, I’m here to smooth out ruffles. What ruffles, Sally? P.S. I have the only office here with a stag’s horn fern and a developing collection of photos of triplets. I will gladly accept any contributions to my collection. Whik cK oh student count dd we baue 7 In a meeting of about 30 people on January 17th a fresh student council was elected. The previous council, elected early in September, experienced numerous setbacks in leadership and coherence, eventually culminating in the resignation of Rob Reid, president. It is sufficient to say that Rob Reid is in his fourth year and has chosen to involve his fullest effort in his own work. The long hours of thankless hard work and debate require quite remarkable abilities on the parts of those who manage student council, especially in administering one’s time throughout each day. The intention is not to let one’s activity be any less than the best in workshops; often there is no way of maintaining a sensible balance, considering that there is so much to be engaged in through council. In the fall term many council members found the proportions and substance of what they were dealing with to be immense. To say that the situation with the council Published by Student Services Emily Carr College of Art 249 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1X2 has been chaotic may perhaps be an understatement. A question that many are asking is just what effectiveness has this recent council had; and what sort of situation has been handed over to the new group. Following is a list of student council members: * Jarda Cikanek * Randy Pandora * Sandra Wiley * Gerald Jupiter Larson * Jane Bartlett * Katherine Rhominchuk * Stephen Laviolette * Stanley Leak * Sandra Cox * Sean Newton * Bill Rennie * Paul Calder * Pam Jacobson Council Executive: President — Jarda Cikanek Secretary — Randy Pandora Vice-President — Sandra Wiley Treasurer — Stanley Leak, temporarily Trustee — Jarda Cikanek Committees: Dean’s Committee — Sandra Wiley, Stephen Laviolette Program Advisory Committee — Randy Pandora, Jarda Student Services — Stanley Leak, Paul Calder Outreach Committee — Bill Rennie, Jane Bartlett A first observation is that this is a well-intentioned council which is going to have to dig its heels in. Though the general sense of things is that it’s a bit of a dismal situation, somehow a positive approach to questions and issues must be developed and maintained. A priority will be developing an understanding of what actually takes place in committee meetings, so that some effectiveness can be achieved. There are many issues this year coming through those committees where student ideas and insight are both valuable and necessary. In this way there may be two prime responsibilities: combining thought and action, and understanding what are the priorities. It perhaps goes without saying that council members have a sense of purpose as a whole and with particular issues. At this point it is paramount that members acquaint themselves with the laws governing them as a registered society under the society’s act, which makes them responsible to the provincial government. Clarity has been long overdue as to how council perceives itself and its mandate. As well it is hoped that clarity is achieved about the by-laws, which await restructuring to meet contemporary understandings among students. Immediately students should expect a financial state- ment to the year end 1978. Presently there is appreciable concern over a possibly poor financial situation, and no one seems to know just what are the outstanding debts or assets. This information should be accessible to all students, having had a portion of your fees directed to the student council account. As often as possible too it will be worth- while for students to be acquainted with the issues and movements on council, this requiring a more tangible relation between council and students. The ‘X’ is a pri- mary medium through which to develop and maintain such a relation. Meanwhile council requires the consistent activity of its members. May we not have to continue asking ourselves how certain matters continue to labour through com- mittees, such as how faculty members who have next to no students continue on the payroll when that income is sorely needed in other aspects of the college. There is much work ahead. Is this a council from which we will learn of any changes? a | ‘4 Y hho A ae January 22, 1979 Volume 1 Number 9 About interdisciplinary studies Wednesday, January 17, at the Water Str there was a meeting of all interdiscipinary students and teachers and the Dean. What came out of there and the reasons for this meeting were as follows: first, to find out ‘what interdisciplinary students wane regarding equipment, facilities and books; second, wo know of any grievance oF questions about what's being done in the program co facilitate projects Now what came out of it, first that we will obta lectroniec equipment that we need, as well as photography and film equipment, without too much borrowing from ‘other departments. Secondly, we will be able to create a section of books which are interdisciplinary. in spirit Speak to Stephen Clark about books you are interested to order, as he then goes to the library committee; this also goes for periodicals, catalogues, video cassettes, film, records, microfilm, microfiche. Thirdly, we now have our ‘wn locale, fourth floor Water Street next to Art History; other students welcome. We may also order from cata- logues, of for example, from the Arts and Science Center in California. Fourth, there are notice boards at fourth floor Water Street and at the main school entrance. The rary approach lies in the the art field, but in dircedy related fields and others such as science and computers {A field chat has been getting more attention and demand has been the electronics. Last year Denis Vance taught a once a week workshop in electronics; this year he has 8 weeks to cover as much as he ean, from the use of PET computer to TTL and CMOS logic, interfacing technologies and s0 on. His program is not the abstract jargon that we would expect, but a down to earth, eay, ‘step-by-step, practical approach to how to use electronics as a tool to work out your own artistic concern. He has had so far litte publicity and few people wil risk it. But when I went there, I knew nothing of electronics yet ‘enjoyed it temendously. Here we have the possibilty to do almostanything we want (synthesize, timing device. Being limited mostly by our imagination and sur. prisingly very litde by the monetary aspect (chips are Cheap), itis «resource for everybody, a facinating new field practically untouched, But to really work for every~ one’s advantage, it needs to be more than a mere 8 weeks (session a week), but a permanent year round resource What do we need to make it happen? Demand that all budgets and facilities wil be proportional tothe demand, ‘To find out about the possibilities it offers talk to Denis Vance in the plasties department at Dunsmuir Tuesday, Wednesiay and his workshop is on Thursday; you are welcome to drop in, and maybe leave your name if you are interested for next yea. Lastly, forall interdiscplinary students, we will need your contribution in the form of photographs and writing hour your work fora book that weare putting out toward the end of the year. Fes, to show what interdisciplinary students are doing, and shown to other students in other faculties, so they will know about your work and get some feedback. Second, our area is beginning to expand and we will have t0 say more of what we are doing, then broaden our resources and facilites. No dead- Tine has been set yet but it wil be soon, s0 check this paper for more information coming up. January 22, 1979 Needless to say, what we need most of alli feedback, as much from interdisciplinary students as from all other faculties, All we stand co gain will go toward the school as whole, whatever the resources oF ideas. In the Granville Island college there will be half a million for capital expenditures, and hopefully there will be more allocated for rentals of equipment. So think about itand leave your suggestions at Student Services (main school) in cate of the newsletter. Daniel Belanger A friendly message from Welcome new students and welcome back old students! Student Services are provided by Vera Traff, Eva Allan and Tom Kowall. Our offices are at the Dunsmuir Street location. We look after admissions, registration, records, counsell cial aid, bus passes, and generally provide assistance with any personal or academic diffi- culties you may experience. Vera Traff presides over the front desk and can rally be found either hidden behind a desk piled high papers, directing traffie or chatting with everyone. She's been here for ages, knows lots, and as she says, from many years of experience, “I can tell students where t0 go." Vera will always make time to listen to you. ‘Tom Kowall, director of Student Services, wants to be identified with a clean, well-lighted room and a private stash of art college catalogues. He invites students to come and see his catalogue collection. Among other things Tom works out short term loans, straightens our transcripts, marks, registration and bureaucratic hassles. He loves (0 fight on behalf of vietims of nasty red tape. According t0 Sally Luckhurst, he takes care of hodge-podge and is very approachable. The latter is definitely true. Vim Eva Allan, the counsellor, and I'm here Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays. I'm available to discuss with you educational, career and personal concerns that you ‘would like help with. So, if your instructors are avoid you, and you're wondering if you'd be better off studying heavy duty mechanics or hair dressing, and even your eat ignores you, and you'ee broke, and your roof leaks, Ul talk with you, Ill even talk with you if everything is going ‘well. According to Sally, I'm here to smooth out ruffles. What ruffles, Sally? B.S, Ihave the only office here with astag’s horn fern and a developing collection of photos of triplets. 1 will ¢ladly accept any contributions to my collection. Whik se oh ctedenk cuncl do ie lave ? In a meeting of about 30 people on January 17th a fresh student council was elected. The previous council, lected early in September, experienced numerous setbacks in leadership and coherence, eventually culminating in the resignation of Rob Reid, president. Itis sufficient to say that Rob Reid is in his fourth year and has chosen ¢o involve his fullest effort in his own work. ‘The long hours of thankless hard work and debate require quite remarkable abilities on the parts of those who manage student council, especially in administering ' time throughout each day. The intention is not t0 let one's activity be any less than the best in workshops: often there is no way of maintaining a sensible balance, ‘considering that there is so much to be engaged in through ‘council. In the fall term many council members found the proportions and substance of what they were dealing with to be immense. To say that the situation with the council Published by Student Services Emily Carr Collage of Art 249 Dunamuie Steet Vancouver 8.0. veo 1x2 hhas been chaotic may perhaps be an understatement. A. question that many are asking is just what effectiveness ‘of student couneil members: * Randy Pandora * Gerald Jupiter Larson * Katherine Rhominehuk * Jarda Cikanek * Sandra Wi * Jane Bartlett * Stephen Laviolette _* Stanley Leak * Sandra Cox * Sean Newton * Bill Rennie * Paul Calder * Pam Jacobson Council Executive: President — Jarda Cikanek Secretary ~ Randy Pandora Vice-President — Sandra Wiley ‘Treasurer ~ Stanley Leak, temporarily ‘Trustee ~ Jarda Cikanek Committees Dean's Committee ~ Sandra Wiley, Stephen Laviolette Program Advisory Committee — Randy Pandora, Jarda Student Services ~ Stanley Leak, Paul Calder ‘Outreach Committee ~ Bill Rennie, Jane Bartlett {A first observation is chat this is a wellintentioned council which is going to have to dig its heels in. Though the general sense of things is that it’s a bie of a dismal situation, somehow a positive approach to questions and issues must be developed and maintained. A priority will bbe developing an understanding of what actually takes place in committee meetings, so that some effectiveness ‘can be achieved. There are many issues this year coming through those committees where student ideas and insight are both valuable and necessary. In this way there may be ‘wo prime responsibilities: combining thought and action, and understanding what are the priorities. It perhaps goes without saying that council members have a sense of purpose as a whole and with particular issues. At this point it is paramount that members acquaint themselves ‘with the laws governing them as a registered society under the society's act, which makes them responsible to che provincial government. Clarity has been long overdue as to how council perceives itself and its mandate. As well itis hhoped that clarity is achieved about the by-laws, which await restructuring to meet contemporary understandings among students, Immediately students should expect a financial state: ment to the year end 1978, Presently there is appreciable concern over a possibly poor finan: Jn, and no fone seems to know just what are the outstanding debts or assets. This information should be accessible toll students, hhaving had a portion of your fees directed to the student council account. As often as possible too it will be worth- while for students to be acquainted with the issues and movements on council, this requiring a more tangible relation between council and students, The 'X’ is ap mary medium through which to develop and maintai such a relation, Meanwhile council requites the consistent activity of its members. May we not have to continue asking ourselves hhow certain matters continue to labour through com- imittees, such as how faculty members who have next to no students continue on the payroll when that income is sorely needed in other aspects of the college. There is much work ahead. Is this a council from which we will learn of any changes? Volume 1 Number 9