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05-20-1997 09:13 PM
Here's a posting from Kris McCall:
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Date: Tue, 20 May 1997 00:25:54 -0600 (CST)
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Subject: artist position vacancy
Dear Colleagues,
I regret to announce that our artist recently resigned to pursue
his own personal opportunities. That has left a vacancy on our team, and I
have not received any good applications from local sources. So, I thought I
might cast the net more widely.
I realize that the list below is quite daunting and that I am
asking for the moon, but as the cliche goes Raim highS. I am hoping to find
someone with a broad range of artistic interests and abilities who also
understands what it means to work in a private, not-for-profit science
museum.
Before someone flames me about the salary not being listed, I am
still working with my superiors to try and increase the amount we can
offer. The last time this position was filled the range was something like
$18,000 to $22,000. If you are insulted by this, I am sorry. If you are
challenged by this, then I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Well, here goes . . .
PLANETARIUM CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Planetarium Production Designer
Sudekum Planetarium of the Cumberland Science Museum
Position available May 1st, 1997.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Supervisor - Director of Planetarium
Primary Skills Required -
% Computer-assisted artwork and slide production, using Photoshop,
Illustrator, QuarkExpress, and other software packages
or equivalent, to create still images through digital
technology.
% Custom computer animation, using Photoshop, MacroMind Director, and
Strata Studio or equivalent, to create full motion video
animation.
% Usage of traditional art media: watercolor, pen and ink, acrylic,
colored pencil, airbrush, freehand lettering, and
others.
% Audio-visual design and execution; understanding and utilizing the
full capabilities of multi-media.
% Photography
% Creating a consistent, cohesive program that will educate,
entertain, and inspire all ages and that will appeal to
planetarium program purchasers from schools and
museums across the country and around the world.
Key Responsibilities -
% Oversee visual design of original planetarium productions (with the
Planetarium Director): take a rough script and envision how it
will look, determine time and materials needed to accomplish the
proposed visual design, and set deadlines.
% Creating original artwork for planetarium shows: involves research,
concept and design of visuals, creating a workplan and
systematic execution of illustrations according to the
deadlines; usually over 100 pieces per show including art and
graphics, line drawings, illustrations, cartoons, panoramas, portraits,
posters, animation sequences, and special effects.
% Secure additional visual elements for shows: locate and acquire
rights for video segments, secure free services such as
thermograms, solicit reduced rates for such visuals as custom
computer animation and video services, and locate human
models for photography or artwork.
% Photograph all original art and any additional photography for use
in the planetarium (as many as 500 camera shots per show);
uses a complex alignment system that coordinates over 30
projectors.
% Show installation of both original productions and shows purchased
from outside sources: includes all aspects of slide preparation
such as cutting, mounting, masking, opaquing, and layout
(averages over 250 slides per show), loading trays, repairing
problems, and alignment of projector systems.
% General maintenance of planetarium schedule board, slide, art, and
photograph files, projector alignment, and planetarium lobby
display cases.
% Participation in program development: develop show concepts and sit
on script committee from initial treatment to completion.
% Assist with audio production by reviewing narration auditions,
suggesting audio material to complement and enhance visual
design, review audio mix, and make general suggestions.
% Assist Director with show sales: design and execute direct mail
marketing effort, create full-color promotional posters,
arrange for quality and quantity of printing, and prepare bulk mail.
% Create printed support materials for all aspects of planetarium
operations including STARLAB promotion: includes posters,
brochures, ads, direct mail efforts, securing bids from printers,
bulk mail, etc.
% Coordinating the VISIONS OF SPACE Student Art Contest: involves
designing the brochure, receiving and cataloging over 500
entries per year, securing sponsorship which pays for
all contest expenses, free services, and judges, hanging the exhibit,
answering questions, and arranging for the return of all the entries.
% Represent the Planetarium and Museum on a personal level: present
papers and demonstrations at regional planetarium conferences,
invited to present work at artist seminars, interviewed by
media, speak to Board members and volunteers as well as
other groups touring the Museum and its facilities.
% Create artwork or printed materials for collaborative efforts with
other departments or institutions.
% Assist with special projects such as Astronomy Day, eclipse
viewing, star parties, theater renovation and cleaning, STARLAB
maintenance and special programs report to Sudekum Trust, budget
preparation, bulk mail preparation, and others.
% Assist with public inquiries (especially requests to borrow
slides). This may involve one or two slides or as many as 150
for a Nashville Symphony space themed concert.
Benefits: salary to be determined
10 days paid vacation
individual hospitalization fully paid
creative opportunities
working with a really great team
If interested, contact Kris McCall, Director
Sudekum Planetarium
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37203
615-401-5077 voice
615-401-5086 fax
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