MobiReel - International Conference Insert image here... The International Conference “Mobile low-cost digitizing of vintage films” presented the state of the art initiatives in the area of low-cost digitization of vintage films, the value in the so-called home film formats such as 8mm, Super 8, VHS etc. The conference presented also the MobiReel project, the project results and developed resources. Furthermore the conference joined notable experts in the field who shared valuable experience with home film and video formats research, digitization and preservation. To accompany the event, an exhibition featuring an array of vintage film projectors and movie cameras has also been organized. The exhibition presented the history of the the film media throughout the years. Some emblematic brands of consumer/home film and video formats have been showcased (8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm, 16mm, VHS, SVHS, Betamax etc.), Bolex, Eumig, Nizo, Zeiss Ikon, Pleven, Rus and other brands, playing significant role in documenting the cultural history, have been included in the exhibition as well. Go to conference page

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New Tendencies in Career Guidance 2024 This year, New Tendencies in Career Guidance proved to be a barometer for new technologies and tools in career consulting. Among the highlights were artificial intelligence and new professions related to digitalization. Leading student career centers and organizations working in various fields participated. Presenters of the event were leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence and futurism such as Yonko Chuklev from PARAi - Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovations, Dr. Mariana Todorova from the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Eng. Rosen Petkov from SOKI, as well as other experts in the field. The participants were welcomed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.The event is organized by the Student Society for Computer Art (SCAS / SOKI) and the National Resource Center for Career Consulting and Professional Development at the National Student Dormitory at the Ministry of Education and Science.---И тази година Нови тенденции в кариерното консултиране се доказа като барометър за новите технологии и инструменти при кариерното консултиране. Сред акцентите бяха изкуствения интелект и новите професии свързани с дигитализацията. Участваха водещи студентски кариерни центрове и организации работещи в различни области. Презентатори на събитието бяха водещи експерти в областта на изкуствения интелект и футуризма като Йонко Чуклев от PARAi - Professional Association of Robotics, Automation and Innovations, д-р Мариана Тодорова от Институт по философия и социология при БАН, д-р инж. Росен Петков от СОКИ, както и други експерти в областта. Участниците бяха приветствани от Министерството на труда и социалната политика.Събитието се организира от Студентско общество за компютърно изкуство (SCAS / СОКИ) и Национален ресурсен център за кариерно консултиране и професионално развитие към Национален студентски дом при МОН.

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Computer Space 2024 Computer Space is a non-commercial international computer art forum. With every passing year the forum becomes more and more popular. With twenty nine editions in a row behind its back and more than 20 000 participants (firms, studios or individual persons) from different countries from all over the world, today “Computer Space” is one of the biggest and most significant events for computer arts in south-east Europe. There are two parts, a Competition and a Festival part.The competition part of the forum gathers projects in different categories from all over the world, which struggle against each other for the first places of “Computer Space”. Everybody can participate in the competition part with a projects.The Festival part consists of two events – the awarding ceremony and the forum part (seminars, exhibition, show events, concerts).During the awarding ceremony all the nominated projects in each category are presented.  The seminars are carried out for several days. The accents are on various topics from different spheres of the computer art and technology. The participants in these seminars are from all over the world, and the lectors and their topics are carefully selected by the organizers of “Computer Space”. Go to the website

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DigiAI - Final Conference in Sofia - 28.05.2021 SCAS is going to host the conference "Digital Media Literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Career Development of Young People" under the project DigiAI  (https://digiai.eu/). DigiAI and the Conference are supported by the Erasmus + program.🚀 For the conferenceThe conference "Digital Media Literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Career Development of Young People" will present products of the DigiAI project, such as an online training system for career and pedagogical consultants, educational films, Competence Framework, ECVET-based assessment system and opportunities for their practical application. And not only! Other achievements in the field of career counseling and new technologies will be presented at the conference.The event will be useful for all those involved in career development, consulting and modern technology.🔔When and where:Date: 28.05.2021, 10:00 - 15:00Sofia, Bulgaria, National Student House, 1st floor, lobby❗️ Participation in the conference is free, but prior online registration and confirmation is required. The seats are limited. Please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/AMFH7nR5WnnxiXo96 ❗️✅Subjects to be discussed:- New trends in digital media literacy;- Artificial intelligence and structure of the provided / offered information;- Impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market;- Fake news, critical thinking and evaluation of career development information;- Skills to work with goods or services on the Internet;- Violence of information and digital well-being;- Career counseling and Artificial Intelligence during crises and pandemics;ℹ Briefly about the projectThe main goal of the DigiAI project is to develop resources for specific training in the field of digital competencies, for pedagogical consultants and teachers in vocational education and training (VET) schools, as well as for career counselors in various youth information centers. The project provides online resources for VET and a framework for increasing the capacity of the target group in providing quality and adequate training and advice to students in their career …

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New Tendencies in Career Guidance Seminar On 27.06.2019 SCAS will organise the third edition of the seminar "New tendencies in career guidance" where experts in the field will share their knowledge and experience. The event is a good platform for debate and exchange of modern practices in the field of career consultancy and it's held regularly.

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We are near the end of Inclusive Digital Video Training in Youth Work (InDVT) project, inclusivevideo.org.The project includes the following main results:• Developing inclusive digital video methodology (training materials how to use digital video for inclusive purposes) and developing Learning Management System (LMS) with training materials and inclusive digital video cases/tools• Capacity building workshop• Dissemination activitiesThe aim of the project is to increase the capacity of youth workers and trainers in inclusive digital video training, suitable for youth non-formal education, via development of training materials and organizing exchange of experience activities.

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SCAS is a partner of “LIKE” Gender Equality project. The aim of the project is to train and sensitise digital developers and their trainers as well as students and their teachers. It also aims to convince decision-makers within the digital sector of supporting gender equality in media publications. The project has the following results: training module; digital training game; awareness film for decision makers; ECVET module. 

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SCAS is developing “My Gender Rights” project. MGR project features educational cartoon, video of testimonials, playing workshop on gender equality and E-learning and guide for new arrivals. The educational and training project “My Gender Rights” aims to sensitise and educate unaccompanied migrant minors as well as professionals and young volunteers caring for them.

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This year we have the opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the international computer art forum Computer Space. Stay tuned on computerspace.org.

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InDVT project aims to develop methodology, training materials and tools for inclusive digital video training in youth work. Digital video could be used in the training process for working with diverse youth groups. Some interesting results will be published next months.

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SCAS has presented to several conferences the lecture and workshop how to prepare the old books for digitization. How to select the books for digitizing, how to describe the books condition, how to fix the bindings and fasten the book etc. The information could be very useful for small and medium libraries or collections.

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Quality of Youth Career Guidance and Nowadays Media Literacy Conference will take place in Sofia, July 15 and will present the modernization of career services.More info: http://qycguidance.org/conference/

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SCAS has a special presentation about bookbinding design and ornaments of books during the conference on May 24 organized by the Sofia History Museum and National Academy of Arts. 

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