MODE2021: Motion Design Education Summit: (re)connect Virtual / Online Boston, MA, United States, June 10-13, 2021 |
Conference website | http://www.modesummit.com/2021 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mode2021 |
Abstract registration deadline | November 27, 2020 |
Workshop Proposal Deadline | January 8, 2021 |
Submission deadline | January 23, 2021 |
Motion design is an ever-evolving discipline, spanning design and the arts. Live video streaming, gaming, and virtual environments have enabled us to connect with others during times of isolation and physical distancing. Our social interfaces, conferencing apps, and digital collaboration tools enable dynamic and interconnected exchanges across space, time, and continents. Motion encompasses every digital touchpoint on our devices, providing feedback and shaping understanding across complex ecosystems for human-computer interaction. It is a vital part of the interconnectedness of the human experience, but now more than ever before.
Our central theme for 2021 is (re)connect and examines the impact of motion design and motion literacy in current contexts, and explores future notions. Motion design and motion-based technologies have played a monumental role as part of a universal pandemic shift. We’ll have some stories to tell.
The 2021 conference will be virtual, but together we will explore three focus tracks: research, pedagogy and practice that seek to help us (re)connect. Particular interest includes papers and workshops that explore topics in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, sustainability, social/political issues and responsible design practices. Motion outputs may include augmented reality, virtual reality, narrative, immersive and experience design, interface, gaming, tools and new types of motion design making. Discoveries involving remote teaching and learning that integrate motion as part of curriculum and pedagogy are also of interest. All submissions should have a strong relationship to motion design in order to be accepted to the conference and included in the 2021 proceedings.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
Long papers
Long papers are appropriate for finished research projects, design case studies, pedagogical innovations, and design criticism. Long papers should report original work not previously published elsewhere. Submissions must identify and cite relevant published work and explain how the paper furthers motion design education. Full papers will be expected to be around 4,000 to 6,000 words. Review of papers will follow a double-blind peer review process.
- Abstract submission must include an abstract, a detailed outline, five to seven keywords, and references. The abstract should be between 400–700 words, excluding references.
- Paper submissions must include an abstract, outline, five to seven keywords, author bio(s), paper and works cited in APA format.
- At least one author should plan to attend and present at MODE 2021.
- All accepted papers will be published in the 2021 conference proceedings. Presentations will be recorded and shared on our Vimeo account. Presentations will be 30 minutes in length with 20 minutes of presentation and 10 minutes of discussion. A template will be provided following abstract acceptance.
Short papers
Short papers are appropriate for new and emerging projects that may be in progress. Short papers are intended to report original work not previously published elsewhere. Short papers may be installations, interactive experiences, hands-on experiences, short research-based films and motion technologies. They may be based on games, animations, prototypes, or performances. The purpose of the short paper is to provide in-progress research a platform for discussion, debate, conversation, and critique. Short papers will be expected to be around 1,000 to 2,500 words. Review of papers will follow a double-blind peer review process.
- Abstract submission must include an abstract, a detailed outline, five to seven keywords, and references. The abstract should be under 500 words, excluding references.
- Paper submissions must include an abstract, outline, five to seven keywords, author bio(s), paper and works cited in APA format.
- At least one author should plan to attend and present at MODE 2021.
- All accepted papers will be published in the 2021 conference proceedings. Presentations will be recorded and shared on our Vimeo account. Presentations will be 8 minutes in length with 2 minutes of discussion. A template will be provided following abstract acceptance.
Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions act as an extension of the conference experience, allowing attendees to be participants. They give presenters an opportunity to interact with attendees over the course of 90 minutes. Workshops can be hands-on, discussion-based and/or process driven. We invite workshop proposals that will engage participants in motion design, motion design education, or a related field of study.
- Workshop proposals must include an abstract, a session outline, five to seven keywords, author bio(s) and works cited.
- The abstract should be under 500 words, excluding references.
- Proposals should be submitted to the conference submission system and will be reviewed by a sub-committee of organizers led by the MODE organizing committee. They will be peer-reviewed, but the process will not be blind.
Committee Chairs
- R. Brian Stone, Master of Ceremonies, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
- Gretchen Caldwell Rinnert, Student MODE Fest & Programming Chair, Associate Professor, Kent State University
- Andre Murnieks, Conference Chair & Proceedings Editor, Senior Lecturer, Massey University
- Heather Shaw, Academic Peer Review & Proceedings Chair, Professor, Lesley University
Publication
MODE2019 proceedings will be published by Focal Press, Routledge. Previous publications can be found at:
- MODE 2017, Columbus, Ohio
- MODE 2015, Dublin Ireland
- MODE 2019, Wellington New Zealand
Venue
The MODE 2021 conference will be a virtual conference due to COVID19. Details about the conference format and schedule will be forthcoming.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to heather.shaw@modesummit.com