ICA 2025 Pre-conference: Frames of Transition: Visual Communication in Times of Social Change
Date & Location: June 11, 2025, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, University of Denver, Colorado, USA.
Theme: Exploring visual communication's role in documenting and influencing social change amidst technological and sociopolitical transitions.
Focus Areas:
Phenomena-oriented: Examining visual representations of events and trends, including the impact of technologies like generative AI on issues such as disinformation and creative expression.
Actor/Agent-oriented: Research on individuals, groups, and organizations creating and engaging with visual content during transitions (e.g., visual storytelling, photojournalism).
Method-oriented: Exploring methodologies for studying visual meaning-making and innovative tools for analysis.
Participation:
Traditional Research: Submit anonymized extended abstracts (1,000 words) by February 1, 2025.
Research Escalator: Submit work-in-progress abstracts (500 words) for mentorship pairing.
Full CfP: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.icahdq.org/resource/resmgr/conference/2025/pc-cfp-frames-transition.pdf
Submit abstracts by February 1, 2025: https://bit.ly/4fdwT68
Notifications: March 11, 2025
Co-sponsors: ICA Global Communication and Social Change Division
Registration: $50 (includes lunch and refreshments). Invitation-only participation. Notifications by March 11, 2025.