The Infopack is a communicational tool serving as the backbone to the capacity building activities of DigiArts Africa, a networking programme working towards building relations between role players in various interdisciplinary research and activities related to digital cultural practices in Africa.
The Infopack
Linked to this page you will find an Infopack that will assist you and others in understanding more about this project. It includes an overview and targets either those who want to join the network or those who may wish to support the network.
This pack will help you to find people to join the network to contribute, participate and gain from the DigiArts activities.
Who is the Infopack for?
The Infopack targets people in Africa and Africans living abroad from:
– Government (departments such as culture).
– Educational Institutions (University professors, teachers, students, technology education centres, design schools).
– the Design Industry (designers, creative directors, marketing and advertising).
– the ICT industry (media centres, internet cafés, ICT companies – from mobile to computers).
– the Arts (electronic and digital, visual, performing, music, film, photography).
– Existing Networks (within countries, across the regions, internationally).
Passing on the pack
The pack has been prepared in various formats for you to disseminate:
– A text only version of the pack (See DigiArtsAFRICA_txtonly.file).
– A print version in black and white (See DigiArtsAFRICA_blackwhite.pdf file).
– A full colour version (See DigiArtsAFRICA_colourscreen.pdf file).
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact digiarts@unesco.org
UNESCO DigiArts AFRICA
http://www.unesco.org/culture/digiarts/africa
Go here to join our discussion list and to find related African resources.
UNESCO DIGIARTS WELCOME PACK
– Exploring art and technology around the world
– Starting international conversations between people and cultures
– Embracing fruitful diversity of cultures for a more open and creative world
– Introducing: the UNESCO DigiArts Knowledge Portal
This global community-based web project aims to promote research and activities relating to digital cultural practices.
The project works with ICTs (information and communication technologies) to contribute to the sustainable development of cultural practices.
– Introducing: DigiArts AFRICA
Within the global community, there are unique challenges and opportunities in Africa.
To establish an African voice in the global network we need to:
–> Find and create an African network.
–> Create communication and tools for conversations.
–> Use the global community to support the network.
–> Overcome the challenges of internet connection, hardware, software and education.
– Getting started
This welcome pack is the first launch of DigiArts in Africa. The pack was created to explain how it will work and how you can participate or contribute.
(1.) This “WELCOME PACK” is sent out to key players and audiences in Senegal, Kenya and South Africa.
(2.) Now you are invited to find out more about:
–> JOINING the network
–> SUPPORTING the network
(3.) By joining you will be added to the database. The email discussion group will start and you will be invited to:
– Access the knowledge base.
– Participate in discussions.
– Join teaching programmes and participate in other opportunities.
Find out more at http://www.unesco.org/culture/digiarts/africa
JOINING the network
The DigiArts AFRICA network is for:
(1.) Artists and their audiences.
(2.) The digital and technology industries: music, film, multimedia, web & design and technology providers (from internet cafes to cell phone providers).
(3.) Educators in technology, arts, crafts, design…from trainers & teachers, to schools, colleges and universities.
Why Join?
– Share ideas, collaborate & discuss.
– Raise your profile through the network and the profile of Digital Arts in Africa and around the world.
– Contribute and be a part of discussions & projects between artists, educators and commercial industries.
– Contribute to create healthy, self sustaining cultural industries.
– Benefit from the involvement of the ICT industries.
How it will work?
DigiArts AFRICA will use all means to connect people and make things happen – mobile phones, text messaging, the Internet, email, Internet cafes, schools & universities, conferences and paper airplanes.
The first step is to join the database and get on the email discussion list.
JOIN now
Joining DigiArts Africa happens online through the registration form.
If you need any assistance or have any questions please contact us by email.
join online at http://www.unesco.org/culture/digiarts/africa
or e-mail us at digiarts@unesco.org
SUPPORTING the network
The DigiArts AFRICA network will:
– Increase communication between artists, industries & educators.
– Empower cultural communities by making them self-sustainable.
– Use the ICT industries to support & contribute to cultural activities.
– Identify, motivate and engage digital artists from around Africa.
– Raise the profile of digital artists & art in Africa, locally & abroad.
– Encourage debate & understanding of what digital art could be, and is.
How it will work?
The network will be designed for the challenges and opportunities facing Africa.
The network aims to be self-sustaining, but many individuals and organisations lack resources. In order to get the network off the ground support is needed.
How will you benefit from supporting?
– The network will know of your involvement. This will create awareness of you and help you to market your interests in the African region.
– You will receive updates and reports about the how the network is growing & the impact of its presence in Africa and the world.
Where we are in the process:
UNESCO DigiArts has been running since 2003 internationally but recently the Africa Network has gained increased attention. In collaboration with the Trinity Session in Johannesburg we have
– Been researching digital art, culture and technology in Africa.
– Strategising how the Network can run effectively in Africa.
– Conducting network meetings with key players.
– Generating awareness and support both in Africa & abroad.
This welcome pack is a key moment for the network, as it marks:
(1.) The first roll-out of our strategic implementation plan, and
(2.) The first real pan African collaboration of the network.
SUPPORT now
Support in any form is welcomed.
Small-scale: Every bit of support helps – hardware, software – even ideas.
Large-scale: We are also looking for long-term relationships with large-scale investors for ongoing financial support of the administrative running of the network.
visit us online at http://www.unesco.org/culture/digiarts/africa
or e-mail us at digiarts@unesco.org
FIND OUT MORE at
http://www.unesco.org/culture/digiarts/africa
JOIN or SUPPORT:
online at http://www.unesco.org/culture/digiarts/africa
or e-mail us at digiarts@unesco.org
TELL A FRIEND
Please forward this Welcome pack to anyone you think will benefit from joining or supporting
Disclaimer:
UNESCO makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Hyperlinks to other web sites in the directory does not imply either responsibility for, or approval of, the information contained in those other web sites on the part of UNESCO.
UNESCO DigiArts AFRICA Infopack download
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