2021 CALL FOR PROPOSALS is now Closed!
We are in active review of the proposals and will communicate with
you shortly regarding your submission
We invite you to submit a proposal for the 53rd Annual Conference of the International Visual Literacy Association
November 4 to 6, 2021
Hosted by the University of Toledo and the Toledo Museum of Art
The conference theme is Seeing Across Disciplines: Visual Literacy and Education. The conference will bring together different theoretical viewpoints and practices on visual literacy, joining scholars, students, and practitioners from all over the world in an interesting exchange of ideas. The conference is open to contributions on new theoretical insights, media, innovative practices, and methodologies on assessment and evaluation. The conference takes place virtually through ZOOM. Paper presentations, panel sessions, workshops, and Pecha Kucha are invited.
PRESENTATION TYPES
Paper Presentation (20 or 40 minutes)
A 20-minute presentation or a 40-minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions, comments, and discussion.
Panel Session (40 minutes)
Discussion panels are for a specific issue by a group of practitioners, and/or researchers. They are guided by a chairperson, involving three to five panelists with different positions in the topic.
Workshop/Demonstration(60 or 90 minutes)
A hands-on, interactive opportunity for professional development in a teaching and learning topic or a relevant method.
Pecha Kucha (7 minutes)
Presenters show 20 slides, 20 seconds each. A dynamic and concise way to make a powerful statement.
CONFERENCE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE
Proposals should be submitted as a long abstract (250 to 500 words), which will be assessed via a peer-reviewed process. You can use the proposal submission form below as a guideline before entering all your information in the submission form which will be open soon. Make sure all necessary information is included in your proposal.
The proposals should be submitted electronically by August 23, 2021.
CONFERENCE FEE- $80.00 USD
Student–$40.00 USD
Student Scholarship
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE HOSTS
Located in Northwest Ohio in the US, the Toledo Region abounds in shoreline, including Lake Erie and the wide, scenic Maumee River. Filled with Metroparks and Rustbelt charm, more than 600,000 people call the Toledo Region home.
The Toledo Museum of Art holds major collections of glass art and of 19th- and 20th-century European and American art, as well as small but distinguished collections of Renaissance, Greek, Roman and Japanese art. Adjacent to the TMA is the University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts designed by Frank Gehry and hosting the University Art Department. The Museum has been a national leader in promoting the principles of visual literacy in museum education. In a new partnership with The University, the principles of visual literacy are being embedded throughout the university curriculum, making it an ideal venue for Visual Literacy scholars and practitioners in 2021.
CONFERENCE PLANNING MEMBERS
Heidi Appel, Dean Jessup Scott Honors College, University of Toledo
Mike Deetsch, Director of Education and Engagement, Toledo Museum of Art
Dana Statton Thompson, Vice President, IVLA
Michelle Wendt, IVLA President
IVLA 2021 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM.
(Due August 23, 2021)
* (asterisk) are required fields.
KEY PRESENTER (CONTACT PERSON)*
| First name | |
| Last name | |
| Job Title | |
| Organization | |
| Address | |
| City, State, or Province | |
| Zip (if applicable) | |
| Country | |
- ADDITIONAL PRESENTERS (please provide name(s), organization(s), and email address(es) (ex. John Smith, ABC Museum, johnsmith@ivla.org)
- DESIRED PRESENTATION FORMAT (CHOOSE ONE)*
| | 20 min Paper Presentation |
| | 40 min Paper Presentation |
| | 40 min Panel Session |
| | 60 min Workshop/Demonstration |
| | 90 min Workshop/Demonstration |
| | PechaKucha Paper Presentation (20 slides for 20 seconds each (6 min and 40 sec in total) |
- IF WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE YOUR DESIRED FORMAT, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR ALTERNATIVE CHOICES (CHOOSE TWO)*
| | 20 min Paper Presentation |
| | 40 min Paper Presentation |
| | 40 min Panel Session |
| | 60 min Workshop/Demonstration |
| | 90 min Workshop/Demonstration |
| | PechaKucha Paper Presentation (20 slides for 20 seconds each (6 min and 40 sec in total) |
- INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED DAY(S) OF PRESENTATION. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR PREFERENCE WILL BE ACCOMMODATED*
| No preference | |
| | Friday, November 5th, 2021 |
| | Saturday, November 6th, 2021 |
- PLEASE NOTE CONFERENCE WILL RUN ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME. INDICATE YOUR PREFERRED TIMESLOT FOR YOUR PRESENTATION. PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR PREFERENCE WILL BE ACCOMMODATED*
| | No preference |
| | Morning (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) |
| | Afternoon (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) |
| | Evening (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) |
- PRESENTATION TITLE (max. 15 words)*
- ABSTRACT (250-500 words)*
- Program Abstract (150 words)
- TERMS AND CONDITIONS I agree to all of the following
| I may be contacted with regards to the submission to verify information, revise the session topic or concept, or consider the reformatting of a session. | |
| I agree that I will not use any copyrighted material in my presentation unless I have obtained permission from the copyright holder to do so. | |
| The names of all presenters and all abstracts will appear in printed and online program materials. |
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| At least one presenter must register for the conference and be an IVLA member at the time of the conference. | |
| I agree that my contact details will be kept in a database and used within the framework of the conference. |
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