CFP: Call for Conference Papers (Retro-futuristic Visions: Looking Back to Look Forward. The 2nd International Academic Conference of Yoobee College of Creative Innovation)
Wellington, New Zealand
Organization: Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
Event: Retro-futuristic Visions: Looking Back to Look Forward. The 2nd International Academic Conference of Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
Retro-futuristic Visions: Looking Back to Look Forward. The 2nd International Academic Conference of Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
Event Dates: 25 – 27 October 2023, Wellington, New Zealand
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 June 2023
This event, to be held on 25 – 27 October 2023, in Wellington, New Zealand, is the 2nd international academic conference to be hosted by Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, in association with UP Education, a group of accredited affiliated tertiary institutions across Australasia. It endeavours to showcase and promote the scholarly interests, academic research fields, and vocational training disciplines, supported by our Australian and New Zealand colleges. Our aim is to gather and unite our wider collegiate, and to extend our invitation to potential delegates outside our association, who share in a pursuit of knowledge that contributes to discourses which shape our cultures and societies.
Keynote Speaker
Our invited guest keynote speaker is Isobel Te Aho-White (Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungungu ki te Wairoa), a celebrated artist, muralist, and award-winning book illustrator, based in Poneke Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand: https://www.instagram.com/izzyjoyart/
Call for Papers
This year, our theme is Retro-futuristic Visions: Looking Back to Look Forward. How can we learn from the past in order to see the future? We are especially interested in intertextual research that investigates the boundaries and paradoxes of advancements in technologies and creative philosophies while viewing innovations through a nostalgic lens.
We welcome proposals from academics, educators, practitioners, professionals, and independent scholars, with an interest in our disciplinary subject areas, and research that pertains to this year’s theme, to present at our blended event, to be held onsite at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, Wellington campus, New Zealand, and by online conference.
Specifications
Please submit your abstract proposal applications by email to the conference convenor, Dr. Kathryn Hardy Bernal, Head of Research & Postgraduate Studies, Yoobee College of Creative Innovation by 30 June 2023: kathryn.hardybernal@yoobeecolleges.com
Please include:
· Your full name and nominated disciplinary subject area/s (see below for categories)
· Name of your institution (or independent researcher)
· Title of your proposal
· Abstract of 250 – 350 words (min. 200 words – max. 400 words)
· Brief biography of 150 words (min. 100 words – max. 200 words)
All proposals will be blind-peer-reviewed.
Subject Areas
Animation, Anime, Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga
Architecture, Interior Design, Set Design, Spatial Design, Built Environment
Beauty, Cosmetic Artistry, Styling, SFX
Costume, Cosplay, Fashion, Subculture
Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Information Technology
Culinary Arts, Food Studies
Culture Studies, Globalisation, Indigeneity
Dance, Performance Arts, Theatre
Education, Teaching and Learning
Film Studies, Streaming, Television, Music, Video
Fitness, Health, Sport, Wellbeing
Gaming, Games, Toys
Gender, Identity, Neurodiversity
Graphic and Communication Design
Historical Studies
Hospitality, Hotel Management, Travel, Tourism
Literature, Creative Writing, Fiction, Storytelling, Screenplay
Mixed Reality, New Realities, AR/VR
Photography, Cinematography, Stop Motion
Social Networking Platforms
Visual Arts, Visual and Material Culture, Installation
Web Design, UX/UI
Event Information to Follow
Contacts
Convenor and Conference Organiser, Dr. Kathryn Hardy Bernal: kathryn.hardybernal@yoobeecolleges.com
Campus Manager and Event Organiser, Mads Nielson: mads.nielson@yoobeecolleges.com
kathryn.hardybernal@yoobeecolleges.com
Dr. Kathryn Hardy Bernal