Sketches & Applications Chair
Overview
The SIGGRAPH Sketches & Applications Chair is responsible for the planning, selection process, and presentation of the Sketches & Applications program. This program includes technical, art, design, and multimedia, animation, video, and application areas. The Sketches & Applications Chair works closely with the Conference Chair, the Chief Staff Executive (CSE), volunteers, and contractors to produce an interesting and provocative program.
Recommended Qualifications
- team player who works well with others
- experience with project / fiscal management
- able to delegate responsibility and mentor team members as well as the next year's Sketches & Applications Chair
- deadline-driven; able to organize and respond quickly
- able to devote the necessary time
- active in the computer graphics field/community
- attendee to SIGGRAPH technical sessions for several years
- abreast of current and near-horizon hot topics in computer graphics and interactive techniques
- familiar with highly qualified technical reviewer community
- strong organizational skills
Specific Responsibilities
The following list is a "high-level" view of the specific responsibilities associated with serving as a Sketches & Applications Chair. The list is organized under general categories of responsibility.
Strategic
- Participate in strategic planning for the SIGGRAPH Conference
- Create a strategic direction for the sketches program including technical focus, emphasis areas, and new initiatives
Management
- Recruit and manage a subcommittee to assist in administering the Sketches & Applications program
- Recruit and supervise a jury to implement the selection process
- Provide information to accepted presenters regarding formatting, timing, and requirements
- Work with subcommittee to create a presentation schedule for accepted presentations
- Work with contractors to ensure on-site presentation facilities are appropriate
- Manage the on-site presentation of the Sketches and Applications program
Financial
- Work with the Conference Chair and CSE to prepare preliminary and final conference budgets for the Sketches & Applications program
- Manage the Sketches & Applications budget
Publications
- Develop the Sketches & Applications section of the Call for Participation
- Review copies of promotional materials and publications to ensure accurate Sketches & Applications program information
- Assist the Publications Chair in the collection of printed material for accepted presentations
Communication
- Report regularly to the Conference Chair and CSE on the status of the Sketches & Applications program
- Facilitate and participate in timely communication with the subcommittee, reviewers, jury, and contributors to provide direction and solve problems
- Produce a final report by the wrapup meeting (October) describing the Sketches & Applications program process, changes from previous years, and lessons learned
Meetings
- Attend and participate in all conference committees meetings
- Organize and implement an effective jury meeting to select a wide variety of Sketches & Applications proposals