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FASCINATE 2013 : FASCINATE - Thoughtful Technology & Beautiful Interfaces | |||||||||||
Link: http://www.fascinateconference.com | |||||||||||
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Call For Papers | |||||||||||
Fascinate is an interdisciplinary conference investigating the current and future applications of ubiquitous computing technologies in visual and performance arts, architecture, craft, design and interactive media.
Fascinate will explore technology, design and experience related to ubiquitous computing. Areas of interest include: ambient intelligence; experience design; cognitive environments; augmented performance; pervasive media and the internet of things. Fascinate will offer participants the opportunity to present and discuss their work, inspire and be inspired by the work of others across a range of fields of practice; build on the experience of keynote speakers and establish new and eclectic collaborations. FASCINATE WILL EXPLORE The design of augmented reality, performance and interaction Digital technologies in contemporary art, craft and design practice The use of sound design, animatronics and context-based media Current developments of ambient intelligence and architecture THEMATIC AREAS Ambient Computing and Cognitive Environments Pervasive Media Tangible, haptic and embodied Interfaces Ubiquitous computing and architecture Low cost embedded processing in product design Innovative interfaces in contemporary arts and crafts Augmented musical instruments Interfaces for dance and theatre Networked performance Motion and gesture analysis Augmented Reality Contributions are welcomed in the form of: Papers Posters Demonstration/installation Workshop Performance SUBMISSIONS Deadline: 15 May 2013. General Requirements Document Formats: please submit your written proposals in only PDF, OpenOffice (.odf) or MSWord (.doc) formats. Video: if you wish to provide video or other large files in support of your proposal then please provide links where they can be viewed online, link to a dropbox folder or on CD/DVD/USB media. Proposal for papers (to be peer reviewed) should include: An abstract (500 words maximum including bibliography) A short biography (200 words maximum) Full name and contact details (address, email and phone) Proposals for demonstrations/installation should include: A description of the work (500 words maximum) Supporting media (video, images, sound) showing previous examples of same work or that will enable us to understand the work you are proposing A short biography (200 words maximum) Full name and contact details (address, email and phone) Details of any equipment that a) you will be bringing; b) that you are requesting us to supply Details of any special technical or space requirements Details of any health and safety considerations Proposals for performances (for the reception evening or to accompany a paper presentation) should include: A description of the work (500 words maximum) Supporting media (video, images, sound) showing a previous performance of same work or that will enable us to understand the work you are proposing . A short biography (200 words maximum) Details of any other artists or performers that will be working with you Full name and contact details (address, email and phone) Details of any equipment that a) you will be bringing; b) that you are requesting us to supply Details of any special technical or space requirements Details of any health and safety considerations Proposals for workshops (exploring themes of conference, held parallel to afternoon sessions on both days of conference) should include: Title and short description of workshop proposal (500 words maximum including bibliography) A short biography (200 words maximum) Details of any equipment that a) you will be bringing; b) that you are requesting us to supply Proposals for posters (up to A1 in size for display throughout the conference) should include: Title and short description of poster (500 words maximum) A short biography (200 words maximum) Full name and contact details (address, email and phone) BURSARIES A limited number of bursaries will be available for students and artists contributing to the conference (paper, poster, installation, performance, workshop) to cover registration, travel, accommodation and materials. If you would like to apply for a bursary then please state this in your submission. |
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