Dr. Paul Demarinis

Professor

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Biography

Paul DeMarinis is a working electronic media artist known for creating numerous performance works, sound installations, and interactive electronic inventions since 1971. He has performed internationally, showcasing his works at notable venues including The Kitchen, Festival d'Automne in Paris, and Ars Electronica in Linz. His compositions have been utilized by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and his interactive audio artworks have been exhibited at significant locations such as the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco and the Shanghai Biennale in 2006. DeMarinis has received several prestigious awards and fellowships from organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts and the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation. His recent works explore the interplay between human communication and technology, featuring major installations such as 'The Edison Effect', which employs optical technology to create sounds, and 'The Messenger', which investigates the myths of electricity and communication.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1971-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaches courses in the Department of Art and Art History and has an appointment in the Department of Music.

Awards

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Golden Nica Award

Courses

ARTSTUDI 134 ARTSTUDI 239 MUSIC 155 MUSIC 255 ARTSTUDI 342 ARTSTUDI 131 MUSIC 154A ARTSTUDI 297 MUSIC 198 ARTSTUDI 290 ARTSTUDI 390 ARTSTUDI 310B ARTSTUDI 310C MUSIC 125 MUSIC 199 MUSIC 299 MUSIC 325 ARTSTUDI 273 MUSIC 298 MUSIC 398 MUSIC 220D ARTSTUDI 295 ARTSTUDI 236 ARTSTUDI 130 ARTSTUDI 175 ARTSTUDI 342A ARTSTUDI 231A

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.