Job Description

Description:

Senior Research Assistants are normally graduate students, or University of Winnipeg undergraduate students, employed to assist in the execution and evaluation of research projects in their area of study. The positions may oversee Research Assistants in areas such as the use of proper techniques, analysis, and documentation.

Senior Research Assistants work under the general supervision or direction of more senior researchers or faculty members, and are expected to exercise judgment in prioritizing, planning and organizing their own work within defined parameters.

Position Overview:

This research project will explore how new technology can be implemented into traditional workflow of the scenic designer for Shakespeare in the Ruins (SIR) production of Twelfth Night and Dry Cold Productions\xe2\x80\x99 musical, The Prom. The equipment and the concepts, especially augmented reality, to be investigated have been used widely in other fields such as architecture but have not been extensively explored in theatre design.
The research assistant will support the pre-production stages of two theatre designs by creating and maintaining paperwork and provide support for researching the visuals of the production. Generated in Vectorworks Spotlight, the research assistant will help to build virtual models used for both augmented reality scenarios and the 3D printed maquettes for two theatre productions opening in May and June. Supporting the designer during the rehearsal period by attending meetings, working with the production crew, and other tasks assisting in the creation of the design for both productions. The research assistant will be working at the University of Winnipeg Theatre Department, both theatre performance sites and remotely from home. Possible extension (with compensation) of this project might include a future 3rd production to explore Virtual Reality in the design process.

Duties:

• Generated in Vectorworks Spotlight, the research assistant will help to build virtual models used for both augmented reality scenarios and the 3D printed maquettes for two theatre productions opening in May and June.
• Support the designer during the rehearsal period by attending meetings, sourcing items for the production, working with the production crew, and other tasks assisting in the creation of the design for both productions.
• Be a representative for the designer if they are not present.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of theatre production/design experience.
• Currently enrolled or have completed theatre design courses at a post-secondary institution or the University of Winnipeg equivalent of THFM 2201 (Principles of Design), THFM 3201 (Styles in Design), THFM 3202 (Drafting and Drawing) and THFM 3002 \xe2\x80\x93 CAD for the Theatre.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theatre design process.
• Must be familiar with the Vectorworks software platform.
• Skills in creating and maintaining CAD drawings in Vectorworks.Experience in traditional methods of model building for theatre or architecture.
• Experience in creating 3D models in Vectorworks Spotlight is seen as an asset.
• Experience using a 3D printer is seen as an asset. (The successful candidate will be taught how to 3D print a model.)
• Must be computer literate in Excel, Word or PowerPoint for either a Mac or PC environment and be able to create
• Must be able to cut various types of material with proper equipment.
• Must be able to assist in the painting of the model and possibly the realized set.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be able to lift 20lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended period of time.

The period of work will be from April 7, 2023 - June 1, 2023, and the estimated total hours of work will be 110 hours.

Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

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