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*    First Call For Papers
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*    COSIGN 2001
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*    1st International Conference on
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*    COMPUTATIONAL SEMIOTICS IN GAMES
*    AND NEW MEDIA (COSIGN 2001)
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*    (http://www.kinonet.com/cosign2001)
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*    Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
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*    September 12 - September 14, 2001
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CONFERENCE SCOPE

This cross-disciplinary conference explores the ways in which semiotics
(and related theories such as structuralism and post-structuralism) can be
applied to creating and analysing computer-based media. It is intended for
anyone with an interest in areas of overlap (or potential overlap) between
semiotics and interactive digital media - including artists, designers,
critics, computer scientists, HCI and AI practitioners, semioticians,
narratologists and new media practitioners.

Semiotics is the study of signs, symbols and signification, and is
therefore the study of how meaning is created, encoded and understood.
Computational semiotics is understood here to be the application of
semiotic theories to interactive digital media and has three main areas
(which overlap). They are:

* The way in which meaning can be created by, encoded in, or understood by,
the computer (using systems or techniques based upon semiotics).

* The way in which meaning in interactive digital media is understood by the
viewer or user (again using systems or techniques based upon semiotics).

* The use of semiotics as the starting point for a system for looking
critically at the content of interactive digital media - devising a
critical framework equivalent in status and depth to art theory or academic
film criticism.

Interactive digital media here refers to computer-based media that responds
to the user's input. This response can either be in real-time, responding
continuously to the changing input of the user, or generatively, based on
initial settings provided by the user. It incorporates one or more
modalities including digital video and audio, live-rendered and
pre-rendered 2D or 3D graphics, still images and text, etc.

Input may make use of conventional keyboard, mouse, joystick or game pad,
data glove, or sensor technology of any type. Output may be through
conventional screen technology (including data projectors), 3D
visualization systems (including VR goggles and CAVE systems), haptics, and
other new interaction technologies.

Media that make use of the unique capabilities of digital systems are of
particular interest to this conference. These include: computer games,
interactive narratives and other forms of interactive entertainment;
interactive video, virtual reality systems and virtual environments; and
hypermedia.

COSIGN 2001 invites the following submissions:
1. Academic Papers
2. Media Artworks
3. Posters and technical demonstrations

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

1. Academic Papers
Submission date for Academic Papers: 23rd March 2001
Acceptance will be notified on or around 7th May 2001
Authors of accepted papers will be required to return the revised
camera-ready copy and complete registration form (at least one per paper)
by 11th June 2001
Electronic version for online publication to be submitted by 25th June 2001

2. Media Artwork Proposals
Submission date for Media Artwork proposals: 23rd March 2001
Acceptance will be notified on or around 7th May 2001

3. Posters and Technical Demonstrations
Submission date for Posters and Technical Demonstrations proposals: 23rd
April 2001
Acceptance will be notified on or around 21st May 2001


1. ACADEMIC PAPERS

Papers are invited on any subject that explores areas of overlap (or
potential overlap) between semiotics and interactive digital media.
Examples of this include, but are not limited to, the following:

* The use of semiotics in the study and criticism of digital interactive media.
* Narratology in new media.
* The use of semiotics in the creation of generative narrative systems,
interactive digital games, entertainment and artworks.
* Semiotic-orientated HCI.
* Software architectures and technologies using (or based upon) semiotic
theories, systems or models.
* The use of semiotics in AI.
* Semiotics and Hypermedia.

Papers should demonstrate an understanding of - and engagement with - the
principles of semiotics (understood here as the study of signs) and gain
something from this engagement.

Submission Requirements for Academic Papers:

Submission deadline: 23rd March 2001.
Authors will be notified regarding acceptance on or around 7th May 2001.

Interested parties are invited to submit papers of not less than 2000 words
and not exceeding 5000 words.

All papers must be submitted electronically in one of the following
formats: Postscript, Microsoft Word for Windows, RTF or PDF to BOTH the
following: craig@starlab.net (Craig Lindley) and g.r.mitchell@uel.ac.uk
(Grethe Mitchell)

If authors have difficulty in submitting papers electronically please contact:

        Frank Nack
        CWI - INS2
        Kruislaan 413
        P.O. Box 94079,
        NL-1090 GB Amsterdam
        Email: Frank.Nack@cwi.nl
        Phone: +31 20 592 4223
        Fax: +31 20 592 4312


Other Deadlines:

Authors of accepted papers will be required to return the revised
camera-ready copy and complete registration form (at least one per paper)
by 11th June 2001
Electronic version for online publication to be submitted by 25th June 2001

Online Publication:

Authors of accepted papers will be required to prepare an electronic
version for the online conference proceedings, which will supplement the
traditional printed volume. Authors of accepted papers will be asked to
submit their papers in validated HTML 4.0 or PDF format for online
publication.


2. NEW MEDIA ARTWORKS

In addition to academic and theoretical papers, presentations of
practice-based work relevant to the themes of this conference are also
invited.

Proposals for the presentation of new media art works of all forms and in
all formats are invited. Selection of work for presentation at the
conference will be based upon relevance to the themes of the conference,
interest in demonstrating or exploring the potential of new media, or
challenging perceptions, theoretical assumptions, or understanding in any
areas related to the conference. Selection may also be constrained by
practical requirements for equipment, safety, etc.  Final decisions will be
made by the Media Artwork Committee in consultation with the Programme
Committee.

Submission Requirements for New Media Artworks:

Submission deadlines:
Submission date for Media Artwork proposals: 23rd March 2001
Acceptance will be notified on or around 7th May  2001

Proposals for media artworks must be presented on an online website (you
must guarantee stability of the files until the conference). The website
should display the following:
A textual description (maximum size equivalent to 2 pages of A4) of the
proposed artwork and any illustrations.
A biography of the artist(s)/author(s)
Contact details
Please submit the URL of the website containing your proposal to BOTH of
the following by email: andy@kinonet.com (Andrew Clarke) and
Frank.Nack@cwi.nl (Frank Nack)

If artist(s)/author(s) have difficulty in submitting a URL then please contact:

        Frank Nack
        CWI - INS2
        Kruislaan 413
        P.O. Box 94079,
        NL-1090 GB Amsterdam
        Email: Frank.Nack@cwi.nl
        Phone: +31 20 592 4223
        Fax: +31 20 592 4312


3. POSTERS AND TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATIONS

A) Posters:

There will be an opportunity for researchers to present new work and ideas
that are not yet ready for the full presentation. Short papers will be
presented in poster format, and will be included in both the hardcopy and
electronic proceedings.

Submission Requirements for Posters:

Submission deadline - Posters:
Submission date for Posters and Technical Demonstrations proposals: 23rd
April 2001
Acceptance will be notified on or around 21st May 2001

Papers must be submitted electronically.
Please submit your work described in 2 to 4 pages of A4 size, double
spaced, either as a URL or in one of the following formats: Postscript,
Microsoft Word for Windows, RTF or PDF. Submissions to BOTH of the
following: andy@kinonet.com (Andrew Clarke) and P.C.Fencott@tees.ac.uk
(Clive Fencott)


B) Technical Demonstrations:

Demonstrations will include leading edge work and work in progress in every
area relating to Semiotics in New Media and Computing. Submissions will be
peer-reviewed to ensure quality. Submitters will be encouraged to provide
videotapes where applicable to show the proposed demonstrations.

Submission Requirements for Technical Demonstrations:

Submission deadline - Technical Demonstrations:
Submission date for Posters and Technical Demonstrations proposals: 23rd
April 2001
Acceptance will be notified on or around 21st May 2001

Please submit your demonstration proposal by email to BOTH of the
following: P.C.Fencott@tees.ac.uk (Clive Fencott) and craig@starlab.net
(Craig Lindley).


Organizing Committee:

Andy Clarke - Kinonet  (UK)
Clive Fencott - University of Teeside (UK)
Craig Lindley - Starlab (Belgium)
Grethe Mitchell - University of East London and Kinonet  (UK)
Frank Nack - CWI (Netherlands)


Programme Committee:

Elisabeth Andre - DFKI (Germany)
JP Balpe - Universite Paris 8 (France)
Paul Brna - Leeds University (UK)
Kevin Brooks - Motorola Human Interface Labs (USA)
Andrew Clarke - Kinonet (UK)
Clive Fencott - University of Teeside (UK)
Monika Fleishman - GMD (Germany)
Ian Green - University of Westminster (UK)
Werner Kriechbaum - IBM (Germany)
Craig Lindley - Starlab (Belgium)
Grethe Mitchell - University of East London and Kinonet (UK)
Frank Nack - CWI (Netherlands)
Paolo Petta - OFAI (Austria)
Doug Rosenberg - University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)
Adelheit Stein - GMD (Germany)
Ola Stockfelt - University of Goteborg/University of Skovde (Sweden)


New Media Artworks Committee:

Andrew Clarke - Kinonet (UK)
Maja Kuzmanovic - Starlab (Belgium)
Mari Mahr - Photographer/ Artist (UK)
Grethe Mitchell - University of East London and Kinonet (UK)
Doug Rosenberg - University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA)
Uli Spierling - ZGDV (Germany)
Linda Wallace - Machine Hunger/Australian National University (Aus)

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