[Jobs] Fwd: TAship in 3D modeling at UofT

[Eric Boyd]

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Subject: 	TAship in 3D modeling at UofT
Date: 	Tue, 23 Jul 2019 06:09:20 +0000
From: 	Paolo Granata <paolo.granata at utoronto.ca>
To: 	eric at makerfestival.ca <eric at makerfestival.ca>



Hi Eric!

My name is Paolo Granata, I’m a UofT professor in the field of Book 
History and Print Culture.

For a special experiential learning project in the field of Book History 
and Print Culture, we are hiring two TAs. There is a position open 
- expertise in 3D design/modelling required. I hope you can help spread 
the word to anyone interested.

The Project is called "3D Gutenberg", in conjunction with my SMC228 
class on Book History and Print Culture.

In the same way that the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press 
revolutionized the history of human knowledge in the mid-1400s, the 
impact of 3D printing is now changing how we undertake humanistic 
research, and how we study historical artifacts in a more engaging way. 
By connecting letterpress printing – in the throes of a full-blown 
revival – and 3D printing, this project aims to integrate old and new 
technologies to create a hybrid experiential learning opportunity that 
will aid students in the Book and Media Studies (BMS) program in their 
understanding of both the modern and traditional.
This project aims to experiment and develop the effective use of 3D 
printing technologies in order to revitalize the study of book history 
and print culture broadly defined. It offers a needed breakthrough to 
refresh bibliography and textual studies. It also aims to help bridge 
the divide between modern students and traditional knowledge of the 
material, cultural, aesthetic and theoretical aspects of the book by 
retrieving skills in letterpress printing.
By retrieving the art of letterpress, type-setting, and moveable types 
through the use of 3D printing, this project aims at developing a new 
curriculum model and fostering new research practices, involving 
students in experiential learning and experimental research.

We are offering two TAship positions:

*Position #1* – Expertise in 3D design/modelling (must obtain 
certification to operate the 3D printers, and pass a 3D printing 
knowledge test). Master in Applied Science & Engineering or Information 
Studies preferred. Assisting in creation of 3D models and facilitation 
of 3D printer, implementing 3D models into letterpress and typesetting, 
assisting and preparation of workshops.

*Position #2 * – Documented expertise in letterpress and typesetting. 
Master in Book History & Print Culture or Information Studies 
preferred. Assisting and preparation of workshops, advising students, 
grading assignments and final exam.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective 
Agreement.
Here more info: 
https://stmikes.utoronto.ca/job/fall-2019-smc228h1f-book-history-print-culture-teaching-assistant-atlas-3d-gutenberg-lab-experiential-learning-project/

Please help me spread the word.

Thanks!
Paolo






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*Prof. Paolo Granata, PhD*
Book & Media Studies Program Director

Tel. 416 926 1300 x3428 • Cell. 647 550 6513
Office: St. Michael’s College • Odette Hall, Room 026
Mail: 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4
Email: paolo.granata at utoronto.ca <mailto:paolo.granata at utoronto.ca>

Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Executive Committee
Culture, Communication and Information Sectoral commission, Chair
https://en.ccunesco.ca/
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