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Sylvia G. Borda is
an Associate Researcher at the Department of Art History, Visual
Art and Theory at the University of British
Columbia, and an Instructor at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design.
Her interests lie in working in both photography and new media art
production.
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| Education |
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| 2003-present |
PhD candidate, South Bank University, London, UK
(The crisis in digital representations
and reproductions - How is content deployment of culture on-line
achieved? (working title) |
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| 2001 |
Master of Fine Arts (Major in Digital Arts),
University of British Columbia
(Graduate Thesis: Decoding the Pace
of Perception in Computer Generated and Digital Art) |
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| 1999 |
1999 Graphic Design Certification, Vancouver
Community College |
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| 1997 - 1998 |
Multimedia Studies Certification, Vancouver Community
College |
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| 1997 |
1997 Teacher Training Program Certificate, Vancouver
School Board |
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| 1995 |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major in Photography)
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Vancouver, B.C. |
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| 1994 |
Diploma in Fine Arts (Major in Photography, Minor
in Video and Film production)
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Vancouver, B.C. |
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| 1991 - 1997 |
B.A. - 4th yr (Combined Major in Anthropology
and Fine Arts with concentration in Conservation and Archaeology)
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. |
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| Awards |
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| 2005 |
Best collaborative project in New Media delivery, SAVAC award for ESC exhibition
International Artist in Residence Program, East Kilbride Arts Centre, Scotland |
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| 2005 |
Canada Arts Council Travel Grant |
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| 2002 |
Canada Arts Council Travel Grant |
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| 2001 |
Graduate Travel Grant, University of British Columbia |
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| 2000 |
2000 University Graduate Fellowship, University
of British Columbia |
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| 1995 |
John H. A. Grant Memorial Award in Conservation,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. |
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| 1993 |
John Jordan (Photography) Memorial Scholarship
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Vancouver, B.C. |
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| 1990 |
Special Recognition Award
Community Arts Council of Vancouver, B.C. |
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Click to see exhibition history |
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| Work Experience |
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| 2006 |
Feature artist to launch, Virtual Museums of Canada, Net Art Portal
Invited by Virtual Museums of Canada curator, Michael Alstad, in conjunction with the Toronto Photographer's Gallery to launch the first Canadian federal portal of net driven art.
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Guest Curator, East Kilbride Arts Centre, Scotland
Asked to curate a series of national exhibitions profiling recent MFA graduates throughout Scotland. |
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| 2005 |
Artist in Residence, East Kilbride
Arts Centre, Scotland
Launching the international residence program at East Kilbride
Arts Centre in joint collaboration with the Scottish Arts
Council, South Lanarkshire Council and Rutherglen Cultural
Centre. Was the moderator and keynote speaker at the parallel
Engage Seminar, addressing development and use of new media
practice.
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Public Art Commission, South Lanarkshire Council, Scotland
Invited to create a site specific public art for installation
at Town Centre Park, EK, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. (opening
March 2006) |
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Research + Development
Curation and Media Curriculum development
Curated and managed a net art portal featuring over 30 artists from Pacific Asia, Europe and North America. This web portal is partnership of new media curators and international artists addressing the definition of Net Art. This year's project included guest curators Keith Donnelly from Scotland and from Taiwan: Amy Cheng and Esther Lu. Project premise will be further developed for Centre for Art and Technology (CART) UK and will be introduced as part of a New Media graduate program at University of Westminister, LondonSee http://www.ontherundesign.com. |
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Mentor, New media MFA Graduate program, Danube University, Krems, Austria
Summer mentor, advising graduate students on the development of their media projects |
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Artist mentor, Surrey Art Gallery, New Media Curation Program
Invited by curator, Liane Davison, to work in tandem with BC
new media artists to present and launch the newly redesignated
Media Galleries at the Surrey Art Gallery. |
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| 2003 - 2004 |
Instructor, Emily Carr
Institute of Art and Design
Teaching digital visual arts (Photoshop, Illustator, QuarkXpress,
QuickTime, digital video editing) at both the third and fourth
year level to general visual art students. Students learn about
new media development, artists and history through both lectures
and on-line research projects. Both courses address digital
output and involve students in producing artworks from proposal
to end product. Each class focuses on learning techniques, concepts
and histories in relation to traditional art practices and processes.
Students become versed in digital photography, lithography,
video, painting, audio and other pictorial based practices
Course:
DIVA 300 (6 credits), GEVA 323 (3 credits), GEVA 410: Senior
Studio Practice (6 credits), GEVA 380: Advanced Print Media
(3 credits) |
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Curator, Scripted Exhibition
Worked with Gallery 69 (Steven Tong and Sally Lee), in addition,
to writer, Christine D'Onfofrio to present a curated exhibition
of nearly 20 young emerging artists from the Lower Mainland
district. The show focused on the themes of language and digital
cultural.
http://www.motionbeyond.com |
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Writer and historian, Presentation House Gallery,
North Vancouver
Researched and wrote essay about historical photographic practices
for the Presentation House Gallery publication "H.G.Cox:
British Columbia Pictorialist." |
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Fine Arts Digital Media
Lecturer, University of British Columbia
Course addressed science, art, and semiotics - how are art and
meaning created from digital delivery forms such as interactive
and audio CD ROMs. The course explored the implications of social
economies and organizations in relation to the dissemination
of new media products. Concepts of digital authoring from the
perspective of individuals to larger networked communities were
examined. Weblogs served as platforms for research, dialogue,
and interaction with other institutions and individuals . Projects
included a term paper (2000 + words) and an end of term exhibition
at Gallery 69 in Vancouver.
Course:
Advanced Digital Arts: Interactive Studies VISA 487 (6 Credits)
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Fine Arts Digital Media
Lecturer, University of British Columbia
Instructor for Internet authoring and web publishing for 3rd
year students. The course is both a survey examining new media
histories from the emergence of the Internet to the conceptualization
of the World Wide Web. Students undertake readings to understand
development of the web and focus on HTML and WYSIWYG authoring,
learning how the Internet is a tool for information deployment
and artistic delivery
Course:
FINA 387 (6 credits) |
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Consultant and Technology Facilitator, Canadian Heritage
Information Network
Facilitated dialogue and quality assurance on behalf of several
museum content developers (Montreal Planetarium/Le Planétarium
de Montréal, Glenbow Museum and Canadian Heritage Information
Network,) with the contracted development telecommunication
team, SympaticoBell, in the development of wireless games
and content applications related to a Virtual Museum of Canada
web exhibition, "Cosmic Quest: Discovering Astronomy
through Science and Culture"
Oversaw all storyboards (technical and architectural schemes)
for the launch and development of the Virtual Museum's first
piloted wireless project in partnership with SympaticoBell.
Cosmic Quest: Discovering Astronomy through Science and
Culture
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Cosmos/index_en.htm
http://bm.mobile.sympatico.ca/cgi-bin/astro.cgi
Tip Sheets: Mobile Technologies and Interactive Applications
http://www.chin.gc.ca/English/Digital_Content/Tip_Sheets/Wireless/intro.html
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| 2002 - 2003 |
New Media Consultation and Researcher, Canadian
Heritage Information Network
Researched and surveyed current use and viability of PDAs and
handhelds in the museum and education sectors, as well as preparing
FAQ sheets on content development , trends and use of PDAs in
learning and heritage access. 'Research Report: Technical &
Sector Survey of Web Applications and Development for PDA (Personal
Digital Assistant) Systems'. Submitted March 2003. |
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Fine Arts Digital Media
Lecturer, University of British Columbia
Instructor for Internet authoring and web publishing for 3rd
and fourth year students. The course is both a survey examining
new media histories from the emergence of the Internet to the
conceptualization of the World Wide Web. Students undertake
readings to understand development of the web and focus on HTML
and WYSIWYG authoring, learning how the Internet is a tool for
information deployment and artistic delivery.
Course:
FINA 387 (6 credits). Fina 487 (6 credits) |
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| 2002 - 1998 |
Photography Instructor,
Continuing Studies, Langara College
Taught several photographic courses related to fine art photography
as both an applied and an historic medium. Courses were part
of the three year certificate program offered by the Continuing
Studies Photographic Department.
Courses:
Photographic Composition and Design (3 credits), Alternative
Photographic Practices (3 credits), Beginner’s Darkroom
(3 credits), Advanced Darkroom Printing (3 credits), 19th C
Photographic Art History (3 credits) |
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| 2002 |
Visiting Guest Artist,
Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
Teaching digital visual arts (Photoshop, Illustator, QuarkXpress,
QuickTime, digital video editing) at both the second and third
year level to general visual art students. Students learn about
new media development, artists and history through both lectures
and on-line research projects. Both courses address digital
output and involve students in producing artworks from proposal
to end product. Each class focuses on learning techniques, concepts
and histories in relation to traditional art practices and processes.
Students become versed in digital photography, lithography,
video, painting, audio and other pictorial based practices.
Courses:
DIVA 200 (6 credits), GEVA 323 (3 credits) |
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Adjunct Curator, Centre
A and South Asian Visual Arts Collective (SAVAC)
Working in tandem with curators Rachel James, Sadira Rodrigues,
and Gu Xiong, was involved in reviewing, assessing, selecting
and mentoring emerging artists involved in the upcoming Transculturation
and Globalization New Media project and exhibition (scheduled
for 2003). I also aided in the transglobalization new media
artists’ workshop and conference (July 2002) held at the
SFU Wosk Center for Learning and at UBC. The co-curated project
will be exhibited nationally and will be toured as part of the
Asian Heritage Month activities in May 2003. The project is
sponsored by the Canada Arts Council Media Dissementation Project
department, Centre A Gallery (Vancouver) and SAVAC (Toronto). |
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| 2001 - 1999 |
Multimedia Instructor,
Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Taught diploma streamed college students web design, HTML authoring
and Photoshop courses as part of VCC’s 2 year Digital
Media certification program.
Courses:
Beginner’s Photoshop (3 credits), Web Authoring (3 credits),
Introduction to Multimedia (3 credits) |
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| 2000 - 1999 |
Executive Producer, Expo
2000 Website and Kiosk, Canada Pavilion
Managed and directed content design of both the production of
a website and kiosk application for the Canadian Pavilion, Expo
2000, Hanover, Germany. The project specifically focused on
giving voice and media representation to First Nations groups
within Canada. Worked specifically with the Haida Nation to
develop an aboriginal response to illustrate their contemporary
and traditional ways of life, land and resource management.
http://www.chin.gc.ca/inuit-haida |
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Curator, Dynamo Arts Association
Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
Directed and maintained gallery space (800 sq feet) in conjunction
with an arts advisory board at Dynamo Arts Association Gallery.
Responsible for studio artist visits, catalog writing and all
gallery promotions. Keynote exhibitions included New Brunswick
artist Jason Fitzpatrick (east:west conduit 1999); Lisa Fedorak,
Vancouver, British Columbia (2000) and a Lower Mainland tri-university/college
new media set of exhibitions (Jan-March 2000) promoting digital
media, photography, and video arts, entitled "Convergence". |
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| 2000 |
Guest Writer, Bau Xi Gallery
Requested by exhibiting artist Marcus Bowcott to write a critical
essay about his work for gallery publication. |
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| 1999 |
Guest Curator, Anodyne
Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia
Curated a photography exhibition entitled 2 New Vancouver Photographers.
The exhibition profiled the new artworks over 20 works by emerging
artists Susan Washbern and Claude Elezam. The show addressed
how artists undertake home and workplace surveillance –
the common becomes the absurd, the anticipated turns into the
unknown. |
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| 1998 |
Visual Arts Curator, Vancouver
Maritime Museum
Worked in tandem with Vancouver Maritime Museum staff to curate
incoming historic and contemporary exhibitions on the themes
of aquatic, naval and port history for the Finley Gallery wing.
Responsible for contacting artists, hanging exhibitions, co-ordinating
artist openings, and writing press releases and catalogues. |
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| Public Speaking |
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| 2005 |
Refresh Conference, Banff New Media Institute
and Humboldt University Berlin |
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Engage Series, Rutherglen Hall, Scotland
Moderator and Keynote Guest Speaker |
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Electronic Media Group (Stanford) AIC, Minneapolis, USA
Guest Lecture
http://aic.stanford.edu/sg/emg/ |
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Department of Art History, Carleton University, Ottawa
Guest Lecture |
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| 2004 |
City of Surrey, Surrey Art Gallery, Reflection
on Every Bus Stop in Surrey, BC
Art roundtable |
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Electronic Social Culture
Exhibition, A Space, Toronto
Curator's talk and discussion
http://www.centrea.org/ESC/Essays/SylviaB.html |
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SAW Gallery, Ottawa
SAW Gallery, Ottawa, Artist presentation
http://www.galeriesawgallery.com/current_borda_e.htm |
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MUTATIONS < > CONNECTIONS
Cultural (Ex)Changes in Asian Diasporas International Symposium
and exhibition Centre A
Chair and guest speaker, June2-5, 2005 |
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National Research Council,
Institute for Information Technology
Keynote speaker
http://iit-iti.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/colloq/0304/04-03-11_e.html |
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University of Ottawa and
ArtEngine Association
Guest speaker |
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| 2003 |
Peer Assessment Committee
(PAC), Canadian Heritage Online Program committee member, Ottawa |
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Banff New Media Institute
(BNMI) Skinning Our Tools
Key note comments and speaker panelist |
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Presentation House: Guest
panel
Invited to speak about Pictoralist photography and techniques
in relation to Lower Mainland photographer, HG Cox. |
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Advanced Systems Institute,
Vancouver
Guest Interdisciplinary Panelist |
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| 2002 |
Banff New Media Institute
(BNMI) BRIDGES Consortium Two Theme: Cross-Disciplinary Research
Invited to participate in roundtables about Net art, publishing
and the integration and impact of popular culture and science
on art at the Bridges International New Media conference. The
program is sponsored by the Banff New Media Centre, the University
of Calgary, and the Annenberg Centre for Communication, University
of Southern California.
http://www.banffcentre.ca/bnmi/bridges/members.html |
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Art Perceptions, Havana,Cuba
Discussed video gaming and contemporary digital art as part
of an extended lecture series at the 4th International Cuban
Digital Art Symposium. |
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Convergence, Textile conference,
Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, BC
Guest artist and technologist presented five sessions over a
one week conference that addressed web publishing in relation
to textile preservation and care.
http://www.weavespindye.org/convergence2002/index.html |
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02.02. Digital Dystopias,
Guest Speaker, University of California Los Angeles, Department
of Art History
“Digital Art Practices in a Bowl
of Soup”
Discussed new media art practice in relation to various trends
in American contemporary art production at the conference. Spoke
about my own digital art practice at a public forum offered
by the university at the Digital Arts Centre complex. |
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| 2001 |
Museums and the Web 2001, Seattle,
Washington
The Importance of Integrity in Virtual Environments : A Discussion
of New Approaches to the Web: "Our
World-Our Way of Life" Website
Spoke about the emergence and power of the virtual on-line
museum, particularly focusing on the educational and virtual
dialogues arising when materials are accessed across geographical
and cultural boundaries, and the subsequent challenge of representing
these information boundaries to international audiences.
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2001/abstracts/prg_95000327.html
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