We welcome you all to the Annual International Research Symposium – 2023 (AIRS-2023) of Sri Palee Campus on Excellence in Research in Media and Creative Arts which has been scheduled to be held in partnership with the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo. We welcome a full range of scholarly abstracts in the Media and Creative Arts disciplines. The abstracts presented at this symposium will be published in the Annual Research Symposium Proceedings of the University of Colombo.
THEME – Excellence in Research in Media and Creative Arts
Human society is either media and communication, or media and communication are human society. Active and creative engagement in media and communication have a significant impact on every element of human life, including social and personal life. It is the fundamental basis of all things, whether they are peace, war, progress, joy, concern, or any other emotion. Human communication advances with human interest through creativity and creative arts. The term “creative arts” refers to a diverse range of art styles. Visual arts and performing arts are the two main categories of creative arts. While performing arts include giving a performance in front of an audience, visual arts involve generating visuals. Many psychological, emotional, and social advantages can come from engaging in creative activities. Visual artists employ their skills to produce emotionally and aesthetically pleasing artwork. Visual art can be utilized to tell stories, express emotions, and stir up reactions in viewers. An art form known as performing arts involves giving a performance in front of people. Performers use their talents to produce performances that are enthralling and inspiring. The performing arts may amuse audiences while simultaneously entertaining them. The interest and value in engaging in investigation in media, communication, and the creative arts emerged in light of this. What purpose do research in the media and creative industries serve? How can this branch of study improve its research to benefit society? The quality of the studies undertaken by those with knowledge in this field is what this year’s symposium expectations are based on.
SUB-THEMES
- Digital media and digital communication
- Communication, media, and Society
- Information Communication
- Communication and management
- Language and Linguistics
- Performing Literacy
- Mechanical Reproduction in Creative Arts
- Traditional Performance and Ecology
- Reconciliation and Creative Arts
- Traditional knowledge in creative arts
DATE OF THE SYMPOSIUM – 20th November 2023
MODE OF THE SYMPOSIUM – Hybrid (Online & Onsite)
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for Abstracts 11th May 2023
Abstract Submission Deadline 11th July 2023
Notification of Acceptance 11th August 2023
Camera-Ready Copy Submission 28th August 2023
CONFERENCE FEE
For Local Presenters – Rs. 5000.00
For Foreign Presenters – USD 50
FOR INFORMATION AND PAPER SUBMISSION – papersubmission@spc.cmb.ac.lk
| KEYNOTE SPEAKER -Prof. Christoph Schmidt Accomplished academic with a rich background in Business and Economics, Professor Dr. Christoph Schmidt completed his studies at the University of Siegen and obtained his PhD from the University of Cologne. Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience as a Marketing Manager at Philips AG in Frankfurt. He later ventured into HR consulting and management, working with numerous companies. In 1995, Prof. Dr. Schmidt joined Deutsche Welle (DW), a renowned international broadcaster, where he has held several leadership positions over the years. Since 2006, he has been entrusted with the responsibility of leading DW Akademie’s Administration and Academic Department. His contributions to the field have extended beyond the organization, as he has been a distinguished speaker at over 30 international conferences across the globe. Driven by his passion for education, he has developed study programs in countries like Turkey and Egypt, while also serving as an advisor to universities abroad. |  Prof. Christoph Schmidt Head, International Media Studies, Deutsche Welle Academic, Germany |
| CHIEF GUEST – Senior Professor H. D. Karunaratne Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo |  |
| GUEST OF HONOUR – Dr. Prathibha Mahanamahewa Rector, Sri Palee Campus |  |
| CHAIR/ AIRS 2023 – Kalani Dharmasiri Senior Lecturer, Sri Palee Campus |  |
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACTS