POETICS ARTS APP SEEKS INTERN
Hello ITP students. I’m an artist based in the LES with an app artwork project in need of assistance.
The app is a visual poetry app called Poetics. It’s currently used around the world and also in classrooms to teach a variety of subjects.
Recent work includes partnership with the NY Dept of Education, presenting the app at NY Tech Meetup, and meeting with Apple to discuss the app’s arts + education crossover.
The project is lean and arts-centered, with a tiny team of one artist and developer. Because of this setup outside the VC system, funding remains limited. For the right fit, a small stipend is available to join the project as an intern.
Below are some of the areas in mind to pursue with the internship, the direction depending on your interests and skillset:
* iOS DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
Developing features and app updates in need of research and code development. This track is iOS programming meets UI and design work, particularly in the area of typography, imagery, physics engines, and collaborative creation.
* EDUCATION R&D
Research in ed tech, STEAM, integrated education, studies and connection with schools, teachers, organizations. Potential org of local school pilot, including curriculum development. Research on special needs education usage, including autism spectrum and dyslexia.
* ARCHIVE AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
R&D and archival collection, organization of app outputs on social media by users of Poetics, for archive and possible publishing. May include sociology / anthropology research answering questions like: Why is Poetics popular in Saudi Arabia. How is it used there?
* POETRY / ARTS / ORGS
Developing and connecting with arts and poetry orgs, potentially helping develop arts / poetry / arts history based curriculum using the app, for range of age groups, kids to college level.
* FUNDRAISING / PATRONAGE
If this is up your alley, there are efforts afoot to develop a circle of patrons, supporting the project and paving the way forward to fund other app artworks outside the VC system. Can include arts and education grant development.
If interested, please send a brief intro with any links and CV that will help provide a picture of your interests and background. Thanks.
Background on the project;
Contact:
Seth Indigo Carnes