[esocialaction] CFP: Culture, Creativity and Technology - a Human Technology Special Issue

[Ann Light]

I hope this call is of interest. And apologies if you see this more than
once - we are circulating it widely because it is such an
interdisciplinary topic. And may I ask you to pass it on where you think
someone might be interested. Thanks, Ann

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CFP: Culture, Creativity and Technology - a special issue of Human
Technology

Guest editors:
Mark Blythe, University of York
Ann Light, Queen Mary, University of London
Shaleph O'Neill, University of Dundee

Advances in interactive computing technology have blurred the line
between art, social studies and science. The age of digital reproduction
is making radical changes in how art is created, distributed and
perceived. Recent work from the humanities and arts has constructively
critiqued traditional Interaction Design theory and practice. Studies of
experience with technology can provide new insights into the potential
of interactivity in contemporary arts and performance, as well as new
tools for creativity. 

This special issue will provide a forum for radically interdisciplinary
analysis of digital technology. It will focus on the role of technology
in enhancing culture and creativity. It will seek critical and
reflective approaches to the design and analysis of interactive
technology. Contributions will be welcomed from the Arts and Humanities
as well as the Sciences. Contributions can take the form of academic
papers but also less traditional creative presentation formats such as
multimedia, digital artwork and sound.

Areas of Interest:
Arts and HCI
New Media and Genres
Re-mediation
Technology and Experience
Enabling Creativity
Performance Arts
Entertainment and Leisure
Identity Politics
Collaborative approaches

Approaches of Interest:
Interaction design, computer science, engineering, architecture,
cultural studies, media studies, literary studies, critical theory,
aesthetics, performance arts, digital art, psychology, socio-technical
studies.

This special issue on "Culture, Creativity and Technology" will appear
in Human Technology: An Interdisciplinary Journal on Humans in ICT
Environments: www.humantechnology.jyu.fi. 

Please submit papers to mblythe at cs.york.ac.uk by February 24th 2006.