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VaIL 2008 Conference Call for papers released. Visit: http://www.visualanguage.org VaIL 2007 Digital Proceedings:
The VaIL conference is a newly initiated gathering to foster interchange and innovation in the many interdisciplinary fields of visual language. This succinct 2-day conference encompasses a broad array of topic areas relevant to visual language. Within the context of this conference it is intended for the term 'visual language' to refer to all possible visual perceptual communication techniques including, but not limited to: representational and non-representational glyphs and icons, graphic design, signed language, gesture, acronyms, and visual aspects of all written language (ideographic, pictographic, syllabaries, or alphabets.) VaIL 2007 will feature papers, open-forum presentations, research discussions, and featured speakers. The conference is hosted by the University of New Mexico and organized and sponsored by the Office of Naval Research through the Space and Naval Warfare, System Center, San Diego Topics of Interest: The conference invites the submission of papers on substantial, original, and unpublished research in disciplines which are relevant to the study and design of visual language. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Inexpensive and immediate reproduction of visual elements has enabled rapid growth in the use of visual and iconic language. Historically, visual written language has been used for the elucidation of important concepts within written works or for the compaction of conceptual knowledge within schematic representations. Current use of visual language encompasses not only iconic and representational forms but also full systems of sign language. Many systems of visual language are also augmented through the use of visual metaphor and visual iconicity, further extending their expressiveness and complexity. This preponderance of newly invented icons, emblems, and schematics which refer directly to things in a representational manner can provide toll-free bridges between languages, but also present possible ambiguities in meaning. These recent visual language developments have been predominantly undisciplined and ad-hoc. This has simultaneously enabled rapid emergence and grown of visual forms and hindered efficient use. What is the future of language given the rapid grown of visual language due to computing technologies? How can we embrace the benefits of visual language? Can the rampant growth of visual language be managed, restrained, and the use of visual language refined? What mistakes are we making in the application of visual language? Are there sound theories available to guide us? |
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Dates
VaIL 2007 will be held during August 2nd and 3rd
The VaIL calendar can be downloaded in iCal Format or as an RSS XML Feed. You may also subscribe to this calendar directly: subscribe Thursday May 31 - Conference Registration Opens Monday Jul 23 - Final Camera-Ready Papers Due
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Location
VaIL 2007 will be held at the Student Union Building at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The University of New Mexico Student Union
MSC03 2200, Bldg. 60, Suite 3020 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 UNM Student Union 505-277-2331 sub@unm.edu http://www.unmsub.com/ Directions_to_UNM_and_parking.pdf Parking
Parking is available in the guest parking lot at the UNM Welcome Center. See 'Directions to UNM and parking' above. Parking is $10 max per day.
Lodging
There are many hotels within a 2 mile radius of the University. There are also hotels near Old Town Albuquerque which has New Mexican dining, museums, as well as art and potter galleries of local Pueblo artists. For a fairly comprehensive list of hotels visit: Google Maps---Historic Old Town--- Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM (505) 843-6300 The Hotel Blue 717 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM (505) 924-2400 ---Near Airport--- Courtyard by Mariott 1920 Yale Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM (505) 843-6600 Hilton Garden Inn 2601 Yale Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 765-1000 Wyndham Albuquerque 2910 Yale Blvd Se, Albuquerque, NM (505) 843-7000 ---Downtown--- Embassy Suites 1000 Woodward Place NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 245-7100 Hyatt Regency 330 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM (505) 842-1234 Doubletree Hotel Albuquerque 201 Marquette Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM (505) 247-3344 Hilton Albuquerque 1901 University Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 884-2500 Visual Tour
coming soon.
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Topics
Breakout Session Format
Breakout sessions are designed primarily for the informal discussion of interesting and innovative ideas and research. These sessions are open, meaning anyone in the group can present a short topic, concept, or research item. These informal presentations do not have to focus on the presenter's own research, but can introduce the research and ideas of others giving proper credit.
Each topic session should be under 20 minutes with a concept or research introduction of at most 5-10 minutes leaving 10-15 minutes for open discussion & questions. Each group will have a single moderator who will keep each topic limited to 20 minutes and help foster continued discussion. It is up to the participants to have prepared in advance suitable material for the breakout sessions. Although participants are not obligated to present breakout topics, this informal interchange is highly encouraged. To foster archival of discussions material to the conference topics, participants are also encouraged to share notes taken these sessions using the conference website. In addition simple topic forms will be optionally provided for use during each discussion session. Selected Papers
Paper topics will be posted when available.
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Submission Instructions & Proceedings
Paper proceedings will be printed in full color where appropriate. Digital versions of the proceedings will be made available through the conference website and copies provided to all conference attendees.
Electronic submission of manuscripts (in PDF format) is required. Papers are limited to 10 pages. At least one author of each accepted paper is required to register to the conference and present the paper. Submitted PDF documents should adhere to the following requirements:
Please include the following information in the submission email:
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Registration
There is no registration fee for VaIL 2007.
Conference attendees should register by sending a plain-text email to vail@cs.unm.edu.
Cut-and-paste Email Registration Form to vail@cs.unm.edu----- If you would prefer company or vocation not to be listed on your name card, please let us know. |
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Two day conference on the theory, use, misuse, history, and emergence of visual language
August 2nd & 3rd at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque
