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Call for Papers
Known to have been enjoyed since at least 30
BC, games and entertainment are a universal part of human
experience and present in all
cultures. Games and entertainment activities contribute to the
social, emotional, psychological and physical well-being of
human society.
As game and entertainment technologies become increasingly
more pervasive we are continually challenged in our work,
learning and
personal life by increased access to virtual spaces and
communities that offer opportunities for everyday needs and
aesthetic experiences.
The ‘Creative Industries’ require design and development
structures, techniques and methodologies that enrich, enhance
and encourage
new interaction modes, metaphors and in-depth co-creation.
This conference aims to bring together research and practice
from creative,
social and business practitioners and researchers in this
challenging field.
The focus of this conference is on design, development and
evaluation of games, entertainment technologies and the nature
of play.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited
to the following areas:
- Development methodologies
- Design issues
- Controversial issues – we welcome debate and dissension, for
example; games as art, entertainment as purely for
monetary returns etc
- Special Effects
- Animation
- Mobile and ubiquitous games and entertainment
- Serious Games –applications, critiques
- Philosophical issues
- Prototypes
- Social and cultural uses of/for Play
- Tools and technologies
- Skills, strategy, rules and chance
- Genre
- Immersiveness and engagement
- Research methodologies in creative practice
- Usability and playability
- User/player centered design
- Psychological, social, and cultural differences in
perception and participation
- Communities, networks, social interaction and social capital
- Cross-cultural and intercultural approaches
- Assessment of exploratory learning approaches
- Emerging practices
The Conference will be composed of several types of
contributions:
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Full Papers – These include mainly accomplished
research results and have 8 pages at the maximum (5,000
words).
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Short Papers – These are mostly composed of work in
progress reports or fresh developments and have 4 pages at
maximum
(2,500 words).
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Reflection Papers – These might review recent
research literature pertaining to a particular problem or
approach, indicate what
the findings suggest, and/or provide a suggestion - with
rationale and justification - for a different approach or
perspective on that
problem. Reflection papers might also analyze general trends
or discuss important issues in topics related to the
conference. These
have 4 pages at maximum (2,500 words).
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Posters / Demonstrations – These contain
implementation information or work-in-progress and have two
pages
at maximum (1,250 words) besides the poster itself (or
demonstration) that will be exposed at the conference.
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Tutorials – Tutorials can be proposed by scholars or
company representatives. A proposal of maximum 250 words is
expected.
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Invited Talks – These will be made of contributions
from well-known scholars and company representatives. An
abstract will be
included in the conference proceedings.
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Panels – Discussions on selected topics will be held.
A proposal of maximum 250 words is expected.
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Doctoral Consortium - A Doctoral Consortium will
discuss in group, individual projects and on going work of
PhD students.
Prospective students should send a report of their PhD
projects and work so far with a maximum of 4 pages (2,500
words).
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Corporate Showcases & Exhibitions – The former
enables companies to present recent developments and
applications, inform a
large and qualified audience of your future directions and
showcase company’s noteworthy products and services. There
will be a time
slot for companies to make their presentation in a room.
The latter enables companies the opportunity to display its
latest offerings of hardware, software, tools, services and
books, through
an exhibit booth. For further details please contact the
publicity chair -
secretariat@mccsis.org .
This is a blind peer-reviewed conference.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline (new date): 27 February 2012
- Notification to Authors (new date): 28
March 2012
- Final Camera-Ready Submission and Early Registration (1st
call):
Until 26 March 2012
- Late Registration (1st call): After 26 March 2012
- Conference: Lisbon, Portugal, 18 to 20 July 2012
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