Submission Guideline

SUBMISSION

Call for Proposal

The 30th International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art invites submissions in the following categories (please see details below): We kindly request you to align your contributions with the theme of ISEA2025, Creators’ Universe. The formatting templates for publications are available below.

Artistic Proposal

1. Performance, Exhibition, Screening

· We invite artwork submissions responding to the themes of ISEA2025 symposium including but not limited to electronic new media and emerging artworks such as performances, interactive works, concerts, screenings, installations, site-specific works, interdisciplinary projects, animation, video, experimental animation, photography, and events in public space. Please note that we also welcome artworks that do not directly respond to the themes of this symposium but are otherwise relevant to the scope of ISEA symposium. While main gallery exhibitions will be staged at main venues of ISEA2025, Seoul Arts Center (SAC), National Gugak Center (NGC), Seoul National University Museum of Art (SNU MoA), SNU Power Plant, there will be opportunities for alternative forms of presentation. We would like to especially encourage early career and emerging artists to submit their works. Submit your CV/Portfolio (PDF format) with a proposal of 2-4 pages including the followings:
– Artist biography (within 300 words)  
– Thematic statement (200 – 500 words)  
– Artwork proposal (300 – 800 words)  
– Images, sketches, drafts  
– Technical and logistical requirements  
– Video Documentation (.webm, .mpg, .mov, .wmv, .mp4, .avi)
*It is obligation for performance proposal.

· The selected performances may be staged in both outdoor and indoor venues. The venues provided are as follows. Images of these venues are accessible via the “Venue” tab on our website.

Outdoor venue for performance
National Gugak Center: Yeonhui Madang
Seoul Arts Center: Art Plaza

Indoor venue for performance
National Gugak Center: Yeakdang, Pungnyu Sarangbang
Seoul Arts Center: Jayu Theater, Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum
Seoul National University: Museum of Art (MoA), Powerplant
*Additional venues will be included in the future.

· Application documents should be delivered to the ISEA2025 Organiser by 11:59pm (KST) 15 October 2024.

· Please refer to the Easychair Instruction in the file attached below Authors’ Submission Kit.

· Artwork proposals will be juried by art juries and ranked based on the quality, relevance, and originality. Artistic directors and curators make the final decisions of acceptance and rejection based on the art juries’ recommendations, the overall feasibility of the project, and the fit with the symposium’s exhibition program. Rejected proposals have possibilities to be accepted as artist talks.

Academic Proposal

1. Full Paper with oral presentation, peer-reviewed

· [Important Note] When submitting a proposal for the Paper and Panel tracks, please leave any fields with personal information (e.g., Author Name, Affiliation, Location, Country, Contact Emails, and Author(s) Biography(ies)) as “anonymous.” Personal information will be requested again after the peer-review process, with further instructions provided individually.

· Submit 5-8 pages using the ISEA2025 paper template. Please make sure your full paper in PDF format.

· Full papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by at least 2 anonymous independent reviewers from the International Program Committee (IPC) and ranked based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact. Academic directors and track chair make the final decisions of acceptance and rejection based on anonymous reviewers’ recommendations. Rejected full papers may be accepted as posters or panel submissions.

· Accepted papers will be published in the symposium proceedings and will have assigned presentation time at the symposium.

2. Short Paper with oral presentation, peer-reviewed

· Submit maximum 2-4 pages using ISEA2025 paper template. Please make sure your short paper PDF format.

· Short papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by at least 2 anonymous independent reviewers and ranked based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact. Academic director and track chair make the final decisions of acceptance and rejection on the basis of the IPC’s recommendations. Rejected short papers have possibilities to be accepted as poster submissions.

· Accepted short papers will be published in the symposium proceedings and will have assigned presentation time at the symposium.

3. Panel Discussion, peer-reviewed

· Submit a panel proposal containing an introduction and an abstract of panel discussion composing of 3 to 5 people within 2-4 pages using the ISEA2025 paper template. Please make sure your panel proposal PDF format.

· Panel proposals will be double-blind peer-reviewed by at least 2 anonymous independent reviewers and ranked based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact. Academic directors and track chairs make the decisions of acceptance and rejection on the basis of the IPC’s recommendations.

· Accepted panel discussions will take the form of moderator-led groups of 3-5 experts responding to questions on the selected topics. Abstracts of accepted panels will be published in the symposium proceedings and will assigned presentation time at the symposium.

4. Poster/Demonstration

· Submit an abstract of a maximum 2 pages using the ISEA2025 paper template.

· Abstracts of accepted posters will be published in the symposium proceedings and will be displayed on a wall space (with electricity and internet connectivity by request) at the symposium venue. Authors of accepted posters will be requested to stand by at their assigned location during a scheduled poster tour at the Symposium.

5. Institutional Presentation

· We invite proposals for Institutional Presentations from communities working on matters pertaining to the theme of ISEA2025 symposium. These proposals will be selected by academic directors and track chair, based on their relevance to contemporary trends, developments, and debates at ISEA2025 and beyond. These presentations are intended as opportunities for networking and as a forum for institutions such as galleries, museums, NGOs, networks, schools, and companies to introduce themselves to the community and to discuss organisational, financial, and curatorial matters.

· Submit a proposal of a maximum of 2 pages using the ISEA2025 template.

· Institutional presentations are selected based on their relevance to the ISEA2025 mission, by the organising committee members.

· Institutional Presentations will each have 10-minute presentation slot during the symposium, along with designated space for presenting posters, brochures, banners, and other relevant materials. If the presentation requires specific accommodations for larger-format demonstrations or displays, please specify these requirements in the proposal.

· Note that presenters of institutional presentations are not eligible for symposium fee discounts.

6. Workshop

· We invite proposals for half- and full- workshops to take place during ISEA2025. On the one hand, these are intended as opportunities for academics and practitioners to discuss and work on specific topics, while on the other, they are also appropriate for engaging with the public based on local traditional culture. While track chair is invited to consider the themes of ISEA2025, proposals on all matters relevant to ISEA community and beyond are welcome. Accepted workshops will be announced on the symposium website, and chair may release their own call for submissions. Track chair may request a presentation slot during the symposium to report on the work done in their respective workshops. There may also be opportunities for exhibiting the outcomes of workshops. While all accepted workshops will be provided with a room, specific needs for space and equipment can be further discussed.

· To propose an academic workshop, submit a workshop proposal of 2-4 pages including the following:
– Workshop Basic Information
– Short Biography of the Organisers
– Abstract
– Plan of How to Solicit Participation

· Proposals for workshop will be selected by track chair, based on their quality and relevance.

· Half or full day interactive presentations that lead the audience to concrete outcome and/or explain or train the audience in a method, technique or toolkit.

7. Artist Talk

· Submit a proposal of 2-4 pages on the ISEA2025 paper template with links to appropriate documentation materials.

· Proposals for artist talks will be selected by artistic director and track chair based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact.

· Accepted artist talks will have assigned presentation time at the symposium.

※ Special Tracks

· ISEA2025 opens special tracks for each sub-theme as below.

– Digital Heritage: The 5th Summit on New Media Art Archiving
– Techno-Human: Barriers and Alienation in Art x Tech Education
– Space Creative & The Stars: Nam June Paik – Live Science Fiction Movie

· Special Tracks are part of the academic symposium, and accepted papers will be published in the symposium proceedings. Papers and panels will be double-blind peer-reviewed by at least 2 anonymous independent reviewers from the International Program Committee (IPC) and ranked based on quality, relevance, originality, and impact. Academic directors and track chairs make the final decisions on acceptance and rejection based on the anonymous reviewers’ recommendations. Rejected full papers may be accepted as posters or panel submissions. It is possible to submit to both the general ISEA academic symposium and the special tracks

· We accept full and short paper, panel discussion, poster and demonstration, institutional presentation and workshops for special tracks. You can find detailed objectives on following pages.

ISEA2025 Special Tracks Basic Information
Schedule: 26, 27, 28, 29 May 2025
Venue: Seoul National University
(*schedules & venues are subject to change)

ISEA2025 Special Tracks Application Details
Application Period: 5 Aug – 15 Nov 2024
Deadline: 15 November 2024

· Application documents should be delivered to the ISEA2025 Organiser by 11:59pm (KST) 15h November 2024.
· You should join the official ISEA2025 website and upload all the required documents via online application page.
*Submissions are uploaded through the EasyChair ISEA2025 system: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isea2025

Required Documents

Application Form
– For paper submission, please reference ISEA2025 formatting Instruction.
– For workshop submission, please reference ISEA2025 workshop submission guide.
– All submissions must fill out the ISEA2025 and ISEA international Copyright License Agreement.

*All documents should be prepared in English.
*To submit to a Special Tracks, your proposal must follow the appropriate guidelines and use the ISEA2025 template.

· Format instructions are included in the Microsoft Word submission template. For other questions about your manuscript, please contact: [email protected]

Digital Heritage: 5th Summit on New Media Art Archiving

· The need to preserve the history of the rapidly evolving field of media arts has spurred the development of a wide variety of archives throughout the world. Many museums, organisations, institutions, as well as individuals with collections have developed physical and/or online archives in an effort to preserve important artefacts and document events and works. The field of digital and electronic art has expanded to include objects and experiences that challenge historical archival practices. Ever-evolving technology standards necessitate an ongoing investigation of what it means to preserve and document works that defy contemporary archival practices. In an effort to preserve digital culture for future generations, we must constantly adapt to new means of information consumption, dissemination, assessment, and preservation.

· The Summit on New Media Archiving is a gathering of scholars, practitioners, academics, archivists, curators, and technicians who are interested in critical issues related to preserving media art histories. The 5th Summit on New Media Art Archiving serves as an incubator of innovative ideas as well as a means to connect like-minded individuals. This Summit aims to discuss the critical, theoretical, technical, and practical issues related to preserving the history of new media artworks and events.

· Proposals must address issues related to online or physical archival practices, methodologies, challenges, opportunities, or technical advances in digital, electronic, or new media art archiving.

· History
– ISEA2018 Durban – Roundtable: “Electronic Art Archives Meeting”
– ISEA2019 Gwangju – Roundtable: “Electronic Art Archives Platform”
– ISEA2020 Montreal (online) – 1st Summit on New Media Art Archiving
– ISEA2022 Barcelona – 2nd Summit on New Media Art Archiving
– ISEA2023 Paris – 3rd Summit on New Media Art Archiving
– ISEA2024 Brisbane – 4th Summit on New Media Art Archiving

· Topics
– New directions in online archiving
– The challenges of physical archives
– New technologies and directions in archiving
– Information exchange between archives

· Partners
Over the past years, the Summit on New Media Art Archiving has been a cooperative effort led by representatives from the following archives:
– ACM SIGGRAPH History Archive
– Archive of Digital Art (ADA)
– Ars Electronica Archive
– Electronic Language International Festival (FILE) Archive
– ISEA Symposium Archives
– MEMODUCT Posthuman Archive
– ZKM Archives

· Call For Proposal
– Full and Short Paper with Oral Presentation, Peer-reviewed
– Panel Discussion, Peer-reviewed
– Archive Presentations
– Roundtable Discussions, Peer-reviewed

Techno-Human: Barriers and Alienation in Art x Tech Education

· Countless technologies are permeating our lives at an astonishing pace. Amidst this Hype Cycle, we are curious about the realities faced by educators, artists, scientists, engineers, and mediators who are integrating technology into art education. What barriers or experiences of technological alienation have you encountered in the field? And how have you overcome these challenges?

· “Barriers and Alienation in Art x Tech Education” convenes educators, researchers, creators, scientists, technologists, and practitioners involved in art education mediated by technology. Participants will share stories from educational settings that utilize a range of technologies, from high-tech to low-tech, and explore ways to move forward together. This program will also serve as an important opportunity to explore the potential for development and collaboration in Art x Tech education.

· Topics
– Exploration of various technological tools and methods used in educational settings  and analysis of their impact on learning processes
– Examination of issues related to accessibility, resource limitations, and systems in Art x Tech education settings
– Innovative cases and future trends in the field of Art x Tech education
– Strategies to promote interdisciplinary collaboration

· Call For Proposal
– Full and Short Papers with Oral Presentation, Peer-reviewed
– Panel Discussions, Peer-reviewed
– Posters/Demonstrations
– Institutional Presentations
– Workshops

Space Creative & The Stars: Nam June Paik – Live Science Fiction Movie

· We are now in the time of space. From Nam June Paik’s perspective, space was as much a brilliant idea as his curiosity, and also the implementation of concrete science and technology.

· In First script for Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1983), Nam June Paik adapted a performance titled Transatlantic Candle Feedback. The concept was originally designed by Kit Galloway and Sherrie Rabinowitz, involving a candle in front of TV monitor and a camera in Paris would film it and send the footage to New York. There, a camera in New York would record the broadcasted image and send it back to Paris. This entire process would occur simultaneously, creating a fantastic time delayed feedback loop. Paik described this feedback as electronically compressing the distance between Paris and New York to half an inch. He recognised that even the smallest spatial distance within a single image could represent a vast electronic journey of millions of miles.

· Notably, Paik referred to this as a “Live science fiction movie.” The phenomenon of thousands of miles being condensed into a minute image seemed magical and extraordinary. Of course, underlying this process was the scientific technology of radio waves reaching satellites in space and arriving at the other side of the Earth. This was indeed magical and extraordinary. Science fiction movies encompass speculative imagination and futuristic visions not yet accepted by mainstream science, portraying fictional representations of technologies that might one day become possible. Vivian Sobchack viewed such science fiction movies as an attempt to reconcile man with the unknown.

· The origin of science fiction movies can be traced back to Le Voyage dans la Lune, created by Georges Méliès in 1902. In 1965, Nam June Paik created a beautiful work titled The Moon is the Oldest TV. The title seems to allude to the fact that in times when there were no televisions, people projected images and imagined stories while looking at the moon, the only natural satellite of Earth, which may be analogous to watching TV. Paik has consistently presented us with various science fiction metaphors: Space Yodel Song, Rendez-vous Celeste, TV Clock, Symphony No. 5, and even Negative Science Fiction. As we look forward to ISEA2025, we eagerly anticipate the unveiling of new and innovative science fiction films that will continue to challenge our perceptions of space and expand our imagination on this planet. Paik’s thoughts on the universe are connected to the ‘entanglement’ and ‘relationship’ of contemporary planetary thinking. Paik’s works and writings will serve as an excellent guide in exploring a new relationship between humanity and the universe.

· Topics
– The Impact of Nam June Paik’s Ideas on Modern Creative Practices
– Addressing Technological and Planetary Challenges through Paik’s Art and thinking
– Expanding Imagination on Space through Paik’s Legacy

· Propose an interactive workshop that engages participants in creating innovative discourses for media art, focusing on collaborative activities and discussions to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

· Call For Proposal
– Full and Short Papers with Oral Presentation, Peer-reviewed
– Panel Discussions, Peer-reviewed
– Posters/Demonstrations
– Institutional Presentations
– Workshops

Authors’ Submission Kit

Artistic Template