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________________________________ CCM & ICAn Seminar Series 200809 NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY Dr Alex Jukes (Edge Hill University) Animation and Abstract Realism ICAn Seminar Room, 219 George Eliot Building 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 25th February 2009 This seminar considers the creation of 'digital' realism in animation through the use of 'embodied' expression via abstraction and interaction, as opposed to visually photo-realistic and purely representational form. By focusing on one of the central issues raised in the creation of digital images - the much-debated relationship between simulation, representation and presentation - this session questions the relationship between photo-realistic (and non-photorealisitc) CGI human representation and our ability to empathise and engage with such models on a human level. Traditionally cinema, and by extension 3D CGI digital technology, has relied heavily upon realistic visual representation to convey the notion of the real. By looking at the work of Vivian Sobchack relating to film and phenomenology, and Malcolm Le Grice relating to material and interactivity, this discussion aims to explore the notion of artistic expression as a key ingredient in creating the visually 'believable' within a digital artistic from, the role of perception and the potential of simulation rather than representation in mediating this form of expression. The session will include presentation and articulation of personal creative practice relating to this investigation. For further information please contact [log in to unmask] This email is intended solely for the addressee. It may contain private and confidential information. If you are not the intended addressee, please take no action based on it nor show a copy to anyone. In this case, please reply to this email to highlight the error. Opinions and information in this email that do not relate to the official business of Nottingham Trent University shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by the University. Nottingham Trent University has taken steps to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus-free, but we do advise that the recipient should check that the email and its attachments are actually virus free. This is in keeping with good computing practice.