Cinema of the Mind

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| CINEMA OF THE MIND |
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| The Design of Interactive Software |
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| Theodor (Ted) Holm Nelson |
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| Three Day Intensive Seminar |
| June 20-22, 1994 |
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| Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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WORKSHOP ORGANIZER

The University of British Columbia Continuing Studies

WORKSHOP LOCATION

Emily Carr College of Art & Design
Granville Island
Vancouver, B.C. CANADA
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, June 20 - 22, 1994
8:30 AM till 4:30 PM

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

- Interface designers
- Multimedia professionals
- Information designers
- Writers
- Software designers
- Programmers
- Product managers
- Project leaders
- Computer support professionals
- Software executives and entreprenuers
- Human-factors researchers and engineers

OVERVIEW

Ted offers a unique perspective based upon his experience in
writing, design, theatre and film. He believes that writing
and software are the most basic forms of design and have
limitless options. At the heart of the design process is
General Thematics, which is Nelson's new system of tools for
building and reworking ideas and constructs. Over the course
of the three days you will look at examples of new
constructs built with this model. Come and experience this
totally different and refreshing perspective on all
software.

The workshop consists of a mixture of seminar material,
breakout sessions and exercises covering the following
topics:

- Why software is about how the user thinks and feels of the
interactive world.
- Why software is not about "functionality" and
"interfaces".
- How designing "virtualities" is what software is really
about.
- Explore the relationships between software design and the
techniques of film.
- Why "conceptual structure" is at the centre of virtuality.
- Why do we go on imitating paper?
- Introduction to "General Thematics" a system of tools for
building and reworking ideas and constructs.
- Explore examples of new constructs and build with them.

AGENDA

Day 1
Introductions: Instructor and Students
Software Design
Access Structure
EXERCISES: Access Structure
LUNCH
Virtuality
Virtuality and Movies
Discussion

Day 2
Virtuality, Movies and Software
Thematics
LUNCH
Thematics continued
EXERCISES: Thematics

Day 3
Virtuality and Thematic Unification: Movies
LUNCH
EXERCISES: Main Team 1
Virtuality and Thematic Unification: Software Design
EXERCISES: Main Team 2
Final Discussion
Wrap-up

ABOUT THEODOR (TED) HOLM NELSON

Want to know the hype in hypermedia? Ask the legend who
coined the term. Ted Nelson is the founder of interactive
interfaces coining the words hypertext and hypermedia back
in the 60's. In 1960 he had a vision of a world of
interactive computer screens, interactive media, and open
electronic publishing where all could quote and link freely.
Ted has been working to fulfil that dream through Project
Xanadu, a universal software package intended to replace
paper publishing in the 21st Century. Author, philosopher,
film-maker, academic, software entrepreneur, computer
consultant, and "madman extraordinaire and one of the most
brilliant minds of our time," according to the New York
Times, Ted delights audiences with his insight,
intelligence, and wit about the computer industry. Find out
why Paul Saffo of the Institute of the Future exclaimed "I
get my best ideas from misunderstanding Ted!"

COMMENTS FROM PAST ATTENDEES OF "CINEMA OF THE MIND"

"Fun and a valuable introduction"
Stan Friedman

"Intellectually intoxicating"
Marek Buckiewicz

"Provides unique and mind-opening perspectives"
Daniel Chang

"Way Cool! Very informative - ought to be required course"
Greta C. Bickford, Berkeley Systems, Inc.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fee:
Regular Enrolment $495 Canadian ($375 US)
Student Enrolment $225 Canadian ($170 US)
Includes lunches, refreshment breaks
and seminar materials

Call, fax, or e-mail to register or obtain further
information.
Tel: (604) 222-5251
Fax: (604) 222-5249
E-Mail: trem...@cce.ubc.ca

REGISTRATION FORM (complete and mail, e-mail, or fax)

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CANCELLATION POLICY: Notice of cancellation must be in
writing and must be received by UBC Continuing Studies
before June 1, 1994 to qualify for a full refund less
$50 Canadian ($37.50 US). Refunds will not be issued
after that time. Registrations are transferable. We
reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events,
refuse admission, and change speakers, locations, or
content.

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ALSO IN JUNE IN VANCOUVER
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W.R.I.T.E. '94 conference for writers and authors
(Writers' Retreat on Interactive Technology
and Equipment), Granville Island, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, June 16, 17, 18.

W.R.I.T.E is an annual three-day conference and
workshop on interactive technology and communication
designed specifically for writers. W.R.I.T.E focuses
on the content of multimedia programs, CD-ROM titles,
interactive TV, and the information highway. W.R.I.T.E
addresses the special needs of all writers, authors,
and others who are, and will be, the creators of
content for interactive digital products and services.

THIS YEAR'S W.R.I.T.E THEMES

"Writing Interactive Books for CD-ROM: Exploring the
new literary frontier"

"The Information Highway: What content will it
transport and how will it affect writers?"

NEED MORE W.R.I.T.E. INFO?

E-mail: wr...@cce.ubc.ca
Tel: (604) 222-5254
Fax: (604) 222-5249

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DUAL REGISTRATION OFFER
FOR W.R.I.T.E. '94 AND "CINEMA OF THE MIND"

We have had numerous people expressing interest in
attend both the W.R.I.T.E.'94 AND "CINEMA OF THE MIND"
events. As a result, we have established a special price
for these registrants of $700 Canadian ($525 US).
To qualify for this special offer, registrants must register
for both events at the same time. Cancellation on either
one of these two events will result in a full payment price
of the remaining event ($495 Can.).
Cancellation for both events will result in adherance to the
cancellation policy found on the brochures of these two
events.

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Dear Colleague,

I would like to bring to your attention and ask for your
assistance in distributing information about the following
International events happening this Summer and Fall, right
here in British Columbia. These events are hosted by
UBC Continuing Studies and include:

W.R.I.T.E. '94 -Writers' Retreat on Interactive Technology
and Equipment - Keynote: Howard Rheingold, June 16-18, 1994,
Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.

"Cinema of the Mind: The Design of Interactive Software"
with Theodor (Ted) Holm Nelson, a three Day Intensive
Seminar, June 20-22, 1994, Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C.

MultiComm '94 - Annual Conference and Vendor Expo
on Multimedia Solutions in Business and Education,
MultiComm '94 Theme is:
"Advancing the Art of Communications Through the New Media".
November 2 & 3, 1994, Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, B.C..

Details of the above events are posted below. I appologize
for the length of this document but feel the information is
significantly important to warrant forwarding to you.

Should you have any inquiries on these and other
Multitimedia activities at UBC Continuing Studies please
feel free to contact us. We thank you in advance for
spreading this information about these exciting high
technology events happening this year.

Sincerely,
Charles Tremewen
Coordinator, Computer Science Programs,
Career and Corporate Division
UBC Continuing Studies - "Committed to Life Long Learning"

Voice - (604) 222-5256
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