> Dear Colleague,
>
> Please regard this as a personal invitation to actively participate in
> Icograda Education Network (IEN) events in Brighton, UK.
> The Icograda Education Network will be holding a two day conference
> followed by an Assembly of IEN members in Brighton, UK on June 20-23,
> 2003. (http://www.brighton.icograda.org)
>
> This conference follows the inauguration of the IEN, organised by
> Icograda, at a meeting in Brno, the Czech Republic in June of 2002. At
> that event, 73 delegates from 28 countries confirmed the importance of
> developing an international network of schools offering programs in
> graphic design in order to foster exchange, share experience and provide
> an international voice for graphic design education.
>
> Icograda is the international voice for the profession of graphic design.
> Though Icograda's primary obligation is to the professional community and
> the needs of the profession, it has long been clear that the creation of a
> network of educational institutions would be of great importance.
> Responding to this need, and the requests of both practitioners and
> educators, Icograda has decided to foster the creation of the IEN and
> provide early administrative and logistical support. It is envisioned that
> participating schools would share active responsibilities in conducting
> IEN activities as soon as possible. It is in this manner that the Faculty
> of Art and Design of the University of Brighton is hosting the IEN event
> in June.
>
> The IEN Conference and Assembly coincide with the University of Brighton's
> annual degree show and participants will be able to participate in the
> many interesting events scheduled for the week.
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> 1. Schedule of events:
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> * Friday 20 June
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> Delegates arrive circa 5pm for conference registration at the
> University of Brighton.
> * Reception (7PM) for delegates and Private View of University Art &
> Design degree shows, (along with welcoming social events).
> *
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> * Saturday 21 June, Day 1 of Conference
> *
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> Conference in the Royal Pavilion Theatre. Seats 230
> delegates and is located five minutes walk from the University, in the
> Brighton Royal Pavilion and next to the Royal Museum (with its collections
> that include 20th century design).
> * Evening: Inauguration of the Icograda Archives, Presentation
> and guided tours of University of Brighton Graphic Design Archives
> premises.
> * At 8pm delegates join a Gala Dinner, Fashion Show and
> cabaret in the Brighton Royal Pavilion. (optional) (see below)
> *
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> * Sunday 22 June, Day 2 of Conference
> *
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> Conference continues in Royal Pavilion Theatre.
> * Evening free for delegates to interact
> *
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> * Monday 23 June. IEN Assembly
> *
>
> Meeting of Icograda Education Network in
> Royal Pavilion Theatre
> * The Icograda Board will be holding its
> quarterly meeting at Brighton on Tues. - Thurs. June 24-26.
> *
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> 2. Conference Structure:
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> The objective of this IEN Conference is to generate a truly
> open, international and broad discussion in the hope of identifying the
> key issues facing graphic design educators. The results of these
> discussions will serve IEN participants assembling on the day following
> the conference as they define an agenda for future activities.
>
> The two day conference program will include several
> components:
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> * Several invited speakers, reflecting the
> perspectives of schools in different geographic, social and economic
> environments. Speakers will represent: Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe
> and North America.
> * Speakers from amongst the participants who
> are invited to submit proposals for presentations. (see below)
> * Workshop sessions.
> * Panel discussions.
> * Presentation about Sappi "Ideas That Matter"
> program
> * Presentation from Design for the World
> presenting possibilities for collaboration (see: www.designfortheworld.org
> <http://www.designfortheworld.org/> )
> *
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> Submission of presentation proposals:
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> * In order to obtain a truly multi-faceted
> program, we invite participants to propose presentations. In order to
> permit as many viewpoints as possible, we ask that presentations be
> limited to twenty minutes. Presentations should include a quick overview
> discussing the educational environment in which the presenter operates and
> then focus on the challenges being faced.
> * Please submit a 250 word synopsis of your
> proposed presentation, a short biography and basic information about basic
> information about the educational institution with which you are
> associated. Materials should be sent, in Word format, to:
> [log in to unmask] by April 30. Please write: presentation proposal
> (your name) as the message title. The program will be circulated by May
> 15.
> *
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> Registration:
> We have made all efforts to make participation in the IEN
> events as inexpensive as possible and we thank the University of Brighton
> for their readiness to aid in the organisation. Each IEN educational
> institution participant in good standing is able to send representatives
> to the Brighton events without charge (see below). Individuals wishing to
> participate must pay a UK90 registration fee. This fee includes
> registration and participation in the two day conference, participation in
> the gala dinner and ancillary events, and tea/coffee at breaks. The fee
> does not include meals which are available in the vicinity of the
> conference venue. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved and once
> registration takes place, participants are urged to take advantage of
> these rooms as soon as possible. Brighton has good train connections to
> London airports - particularly Gatwick.
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> 3. IEN Assembly and Membership:
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> Educational institutions offering programs of study in
> Graphic Design (and all areas of visual communications) are invited to
> join the Icograda Educational Network. The IEN is inclusive rather than
> exclusive and aims to create as wide an international community as
> possible - reflecting the wide variety of circumstance in which graphic
> design is practiced. This would include academic degree courses (graduate
> and post-graduate) in countries where such programs exist. In countries
> where academic programs do not exist, programs of shorter duration will be
> considered.
>
> Annual membership fees for IEN membership are linked to per
> capita GNI:
>
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> * Category A (More than 10.000 USD per
> capita): 600 USD
> * Category B (Between 2,500 and 9,999 USD per
> capita): 400 USD
> * Category C (Up to 2,499 USD per capita): 100
> USD
> *
>
>
> Participation in the IEN permits schools to take part fully
> in all activities. Participants are expected to take highly active roles
> in the IEN and will be able to propose and organise projects, events and
> activities. Members are able to participate in the Assembly at which a
> course for development will be charted. Members will also be able to
> participate in the IEN website that will be inaugurated on April 27,
> Icograda's World Graphic Day.
>
> Members of IEN who have completed registration and payment
> by May 15 are entitled to the participation of one official representative
> in the IEN Conference (21-22/6) at no charge. Participants are responsible
> for accommodations. (A fee will be charged for participation in the Gala
> Dinner.) Participants of the IEN are entitled to the participation of two
> official representatives to the IEN Assembly (23/6).
>
> For further information on the benefits of IEN
> participation, and application forms, please send an email to
> [log in to unmask] In the message title please write: membership
> (name of institution).
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> 4. Summary:
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>
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> The Icograda Education Network promises to provide the
> international design education community with many valuable opportunities
> and tools for collaboration and exchange. The success of the IEN depends
> on the energies and participation of the world's educational institutions.
> We hope that you will take this opportunity to join the network, or at
> least come to Brighton to participate in the event. We look forward to
> seeing you in June.
>
>
> On behalf of the Icograda Education Network
>
>
> Tiffany Turkington
> IEN Administrator
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> B-1190 Brussels, Belgium
> T: + 32 2 344 58 43
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