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Viscom
17
Visual
Communication Conference
Sandpoint,
Idaho
June
18-22, 2003
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Visual Communicaton Conference is a forum for the presentation of
research and creative work in all areas of visual communication. The
conference, now in its 17h year, is characterized by an informal structure
that allows for a variety of presentation formats and extended discussions
in a relaxed setting. The conference provides a unique opportunity
for interaction among researchers, scholars, and artists. |
Presentations of work in progress as well as research reports on finished
projects, critical issues, or theory development are welcome. Most
presentations last about 20 minutes. Lunch round table discussion
groups and special topic panels are also scheduled. The underlying
goal of the conference is to encourage helpful, stimulating discussion.
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Dates:
The conference will begin
Wednesday evening, June 18, 2003, with a reception (light snacks and drinks)
and opening remarks. Sessions begin Thursday morning. The closing town meeting
will be Sunday, June 22, 2003, following morning sessions.
Conference Registration
Fee: $110
The deadline for
conference registration is May 15, 2003.
In past conferences, attendees have found discussing their work in an informal
setting especially valuable. A number of group meals will be included as part
of the registration fee to encourage that interaction. Link
to registration form.
Proposals:
The deadline for proposals is February 7, 2003.
Proposals should
include a 200- to 400-word abstract and indicate the type or format of presentation,
presentation time requirements, and audio-visual needs. The proposal should
indicate the current status of the work submitted. Presenters must be registered
for the conference. Send proposals to David Wagner on the form attached or by
e-mail. At last yearıs conference, suggestions for innovative presentations
included a modified poster session with brief presentations followed by feedback.
Also, special topics panels were suggested, including the pedagogy of visual
communication, favorite teaching exercises, current technology applications,
and perception and aesthetics. Consider organizing such panels or presenting
in an alternative format. Include details in your proposal. Link
to proposal form.
Lodging:
Rooms
must be reserved by mid-April.
This yearıs conference is
in Sandpoint, Idaho, at the Edgewater Resort. For room reservations,contact
the Edgewater Resort at 800-635-2534 or 208-263-3194 or reserve online at Edgewater
Resort . Identify yourself as participating in the conference to receive
Viscom room rates of $78 a room (2 double beds).
Transportation:
The closest major airport
to Sandpoint is Spokane, Washington.
Two shuttle
bus services run between Spokane and Sandpoint:
- Moose Express #: (208)
255-2755 www.mooseexpress.com Rates:
$70 person roundtrip. (Group rates are available at significant savings.)
- Omni Bus #: (208) 667-6664
Rates: $75/person roundtrip ($10 additional/person within group)
Additional Information:
A group of individuals
shares the responsibility for program coordination: David Wagner, Christine
Miller, and Virginia Kidd. For securing information about receipt of program
proposals, please contact David Wagner, (916) 278-6078, wagnerdl@csus.edu.
A second group
is handling site/registration coordination: Anna Banks, Barbara Mason, and Hans
Rosenwinkel. For information on registration, AV needs, or lodging, contact
Hans Rosenwinkel, (208) 885-7460, hansr@uidaho.edu.
A tentative
conference schedule and program will be mailed in April. Only those who have
paid the registration fee by May 15, 2003, will be included in the final conference
program.
| Feb.
7: Conference Proposal |
Mid-April:
Room Reservation |
May
15: Conference Registration |
October 2002
