New Media

Artists are emerging with new ideas and philosophies dealing with aspects of creation, design and the imagination in a new technological era. Below are some ideas, models and links for teachers to engage learning through technology and the arts.

Australian Network for Art and Technology

ANAT creates connections and collaborations across art, culture, science and technology. It is Australia 's peak network and advocacy body for artists working with science and technology, creating opportunities for innovation, research and development both nationally and internationally.

http://www.anat.org.au/

Empyre

An Australian based global community which preserves its autonomy as a non-hierarchical collaborative entity by engaging with new content on a monthly basis. The list was instigated by Melinda Rackham in 2002 and is currently facilitated with Jim Andrews, Christina McPhee, Michael Arnold Mages, and Felix Sattler, who choose guests and topics and moderate discussions to retain the thematic integrity.

http://www.subtle.net/empyre/

Synapse database

This is an online resource promoting the nexus of art and science.

http://www.synapse.net.au

Media Resource Centre

The Media Resource Centre (MRC) in Adelaide , South Australia is a member of Screen Development Australia, a national network of organisations which support the development of a strong, innovative and diverse screen industry in Australia .

http://www.mrc.org.au/

Biennale of Electronic Arts, Perth (BEAP)

The Biennale of Electronic Arts, Perth (BEAP) is a new media arts festival that examines the explosion of activities at the intersection of art, science and new technologies, through exhibitions, conferences, workshops, performances and research, boasting some of the most innovative thinkers in new technology.

www.beap.org

Experimenta Media Arts

Where creativity and technology meet. Experimenta presents innovative exhibitions and events in new media arts, film, video, sound and performance.

http://www.experimenta.org/

From the Australia Council

In Repertoire: A guide to Australian new media art

http://www.ozco.gov.au/arts_resources/publications/ in_repertoire_a_guide_to_australian_new_media_art/

Opening the Space

This combined Toolkit and Guide provides inspiration, skills and support for writers working online with new media.

www.beds.ac.uk/departments/mediaartdesign/trace