[Commlist] CFP: 9th International Visual Methods Conference: Visual Bridges: Connecting Perspectives

The 9th International Visual Methods Conference will be held in 
Istanbul, Turkey from 18-20 June 2025, with the theme “Visual Bridges: 
Connecting Perspectives”.

The CFP is now live, and accepting proposals for presentations, 
exhibitions, posters, workshops and screenings.

CFP: https://www.visualmethods.info/ivmc9.php

Direct submission link: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IVMC92025

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ivmc9 - istanbul, turkey


Date: 18 - 20 June 2025

Location: Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
https://www.bau.edu.tr

Theme: "Visual Bridges: Connecting Perspectives" / "Görsel Köprüler: 
Perspektifleri Birleştirmek”



The International Visual Methods Conference (IVMC) is an 
interdisciplinary conference that brings together academics, 
researchers, and professionals working in the field of visual studies. 
Held every two years, IVMC aims to promote and share studies in the 
field of visual research methods.

Visual studies examines the visual aspect of our culture as an evolving 
field, with ever-changing technologies and contents. With the 
transformation of media, this field has expanded beyond art and 
aesthetics to become an interdisciplinary research field encompassing 
all kinds of visual content and practice.



The 9th International Visual Methods Conference,      hosted by 
Bahçeşehir University Istanbul,      aims to bring together academics, 
researchers, professionals, activists and artists. The theme "Visual 
Bridges: Connecting Perspectives" emphasizes that visual methodologies 
are interdisciplinary, encouraging collaboration and aiming to explore 
ways to facilitate innovative research. The conference stimulates 
critical dialogue, exchange knowledge and encourage active participation 
to  inspire new understandings in      the theory, practice, and 
application of visual research.


The Bridge: Connecting Perspectives



The conference will be a dynamic forum for intellectual exchange, 
cultural exploration, collaborative inquiry, and the transformative 
power of visual methods. The scope and objectives of the conference 
includes:



    Interdisciplinary Dialogue: The "Bridge" theme will encourage 
interdisciplinary dialogue by accepting contributions from aesthetics, 
anthropology, sociology, art history, architecture, urban studies, 
education, and many other fields, especially in the field of media and 
communication studies. Researchers participating in the conference will 
reveal new perspectives through the connections they establish between 
visual culture and the disciplines that touch it.



    Cultural Connections: The symbolic meaning created by Istanbul's 
unique geographical location combining east and west offers the 
possibility of understanding the different cultural contexts of visual 
research methods and establishing transcultural networks between them. 
The conference will discuss how visual methods can be used to examine 
and understand the intersections and exchanges between cultures and 
identities shaped by various visual cultural practices.

    Innovative Research Approaches: Academics and researchers will 
demonstrate innovative approaches to visual data collection, analysis, 
and interpretation. From traditional image generation to digital 
visualization techniques, the conference will reveal the creative ways 
images can be used to address research questions and advance scientific 
inquiry.



    Methodological Innovation: Participants attending the conference 
will explore how visual research methods have emerged with the 
transformation of paradigm and technology, alongside traditional 
research methods such as semiotics, psychoanalysis, content analysis, 
digital storytelling and discourse analysis.


Topics of Interest


We invite submissions for presentations, panels, exhibitions and 
workshops that align with the conference theme "Visual Bridges: 
Connecting Perspectives". Possible topics include but are not limited to:

    Cinematic symbolism, bridges as narrative conduits
    Cultural and historical connotations of bridges in media studies
    Globalization and the evolution of visual storytelling
    Visual ethnography, bridging cultures through imagery
    Game design, visual communication as a bridge to engagement
    Decolonizing visual anthropology, bridging representational gaps
    Feminist/Queer/Gendered visual studies, bridging theory and practice
    Educational visual methodologies, bridging traditional and digital 
media
    Digital integration in film education, bridging past and present
    Data visualization, bridging complexity and clarity
    Ethical imperatives in visual research, bridging intent and impact
    Interconnected identities in visual culture
    Sustainability in visual methods, bridging creativity and 
responsibility
    Local narratives, global audiences, bridging cultural specificity
    Urban landscapes of Istanbul and elsewhere, bridges as symbols of 
transformation
    The convergence of human creativity and AI in visual media


Submission Guidelines



We invite proposals for presentations, panels, and workshops that align 
with the conference theme "Visual Bridges: Connecting Perspectives". 
Submissions should be in the form of a 250 word abstract.



Submissions are now open via Microsoft Research Conference Management 
Toolkit (CMT) - the submission link is 
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IVMC92025


Important Dates


Abstract Submission Deadline: December 2, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: February 2, 2025
Conference Dates: June 18-20, 2025
Conference Venue: Bahçeşehir University Istanbul Galata Campus, 
Kemeralti caddesi, No:24 Karaköy Istanbul



For more information, visit our website https://www.visualmethods.info 
and www.bau.edu.tr.


International Steering Committee


Mark Dunford (Chair) // Digitales, UK
Camelia Crisan // SNSPA, Romania
Daniela Gachago // University of Cape Town, South Africa
Terence Heng // University of Liverpool, UK
Chris High // Linnaeus University, Sweden
Asli Kotaman // Bonn University, Germany
Rebecca Noone // University of Glasgow, UK
Federica Pesce // Melting Pro, Italy
Dawn Woolley // Leeds Arts University, UK


Organising Committee


Prof. Nilay Ulusoy //Bahcesehir University, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Tirşe Erbaysal Filibeli // Bahcesehir University,  Turkey
Dr. Funda Kaya //Bahcesehir University, Turkey
Res. Asst. Nazife Ebru Güney // Bahcesehir University, Turkey
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