IconCMT2024DifferentBrilliant: The 6th International Conference on Creative\Media/Technologies St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences Sankt Pölten, Austria, November 27-28, 2024 |
| Conference website | https://iconcmt.fhstp.ac.at/different-brilliant-2024 |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=iconcmt2024different |
| Abstract registration deadline | November 3, 2024 |
| Submission deadline | November 3, 2024 |
Different Brilliant at IConCMT – Call for Contributions
The 6th International Conference on Creative\Media/Technologies (IConCMT) will take place at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (UAS) from 27 to 28 November 2024 offering exchange in multiple research areas within the field of media & digital technologies.
Part of the conference is the program track “Different Brilliant”, which highlights innovative Bachelor and Master Theses, providing insights into applied and artistic research at the many intersections between media and design.
Innovative Research in Bachelor / Master Theses
Different Brilliant features theses with design-related research approaches from Austria’s higher education institutions. Alongside traditional methods like surveys and expert interviews, students can explore new approaches or perspectives. Today, research in media, design and creation can be done using both empirical evidence and artistic practice. This newer approach incorporates and adapts methods from various domains. Different Brilliant serves as a showcase, inspiring students to learn and reflect on their own research methodologies.
Procedure
The best three theses will be presented in 15 minutes format to the public. All presentations will be in English. We welcome all students from Austrian universities and our Erasmus partner universities to apply. We especially encourage submissions that include evidence-based results and thesis with focus on research methods.
Award
The winners will receive various rewards: a prize of 500 EUR (to be shared among the winners), the opportunity to attend the conference, including the conference dinner and accommodation.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Submissions can explore various research methods in design, media design and creation. This may include using traditional approaches or experimenting with new ones. The following topics serve as a guideline:
1. Theoretical-conceptual research
Develops new theories and deepens the understanding of design research.
- Literature-Based Studies
- Theory Development
- Theory Transfer
2. Quantitative research
Involves statistical analysis and data-driven approaches to explore design phenomena.
- Surveys
- UX/UI Testing & Eye-Tracking
- Data Analysis / Statistical Analysis
3. Qualitative research
Centers on in-depth exploration of design processes and experiences using smaller sample sizes.
- Observations
- Expert Interviews
- Content Analysis/Grounded Theory
4. Applied research (Mixed methods)
Integrates practical design development with research to generate new knowledge through the design process.
- Case Studies
- Proof of Concept
- Experiments / Testing design hypotheses
- Research-Through-Design
- Evidence-Based Design
- Prototyping
- Empirical Design
5. Experimental approaches
Utilizes creative and unconventional methods to explore innovative
- Art-Based Research
- Design Fiction
- Cultural Probes
- “Heterodox methodologies”
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Submission deadline: 3rd of November 2024
Presentation date: 6th IConCMT on the 27th of November 2024
Eligible to submit:
- students and graduates of Austrian universities / higher education institutions
- students and graduates from Erasmus/international partner universities of the FH St. Pölten´s Department for Media and Digital Technologies (DMDT), namely partnerships with the following: Bachelor degree programmes: Creative Computing, Media Technology, Smart Engineering of Production Technologies and Processes - BB / Dual, Media Management | Master's degree programmes: Digital Design, Digital Healthcare, Digital Media Production, Interactive Technologies, Digital Media Management | Continuing education university courses: Digital Photography & New Visual Media (Master's programme), Film, TV & Media - Creation and Distribution (Master's programme)
- as a graduate: you have completed your bachelor´s /master´s degree within 2 years
Submission details:
- all submissions must include: research question(s), method(s), outcomes, summary and key literature
- paper structure: abstract (200 words), research question(s) + research design and method(s) (300 words), conclusion/results (200 words)
- short biography (100 words)
- the review process will be double-blind. Please do not include any information about the authors in the submitted paper. Short biography is submitted separately.
- references, figure captions and tables not counted toward the final word count
- language of the paper: German or English
- APA style citation guidelines (https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide)
- if AI is used in the research, it must be mentioned.
- all papers must be submitted as a PDF document
Formatting details:
- font: Arial / Times New Roman
- size: 12pt
- line spacing: 1,5
- running text: normal
- headlines: bold
- accentuations: italic / bold
- graphics / diagrams / illustrations / tables have to be labelled
Presentation details:
- a 15-minutes presentation in English on Wedneday, 27th November 2024, between 3:30pm and 5:15pm.
- online participation is not possible.
- winners will be provided with a detailed template to structure and set-up your presentation (including sections, timetable, examples).
COMMITEES
Program committee
Graziele Lautenschlaeger
Rosa von Suess
Matthias Tratz
Organizing committee
Hanna Aicher
Graziele Lautenschlaeger
Conference chairs
Yulia Belinskaya
Graziele Lautenschlaeger
Rosa von Suess
Matthias Tratz
Georg Vogt
Venue
The conference IConCMT will be held in St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Campus-Platz 1, 3100 St. Pölten, Austria
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to Graziele Lautenschlaeger: graziele.lautenschlaeger@fhstp.ac.at