[Commlist] ICA Preconference on Visual Communication in times of change

Chair | Visual Communication Studies Division | International 
Communication Association


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:

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    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).

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    Method-oriented: Exploring methodologies for studying visual
    meaning-making and innovative tools for analysis.


Participation:

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    Traditional Research: Submit anonymized extended abstracts (1,000
    words) by February 1, 2025.

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    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 
<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 
<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.


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