New Gaming/Music Focus for SIGGRAPH 2009 Call for Submissions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 December 2008

For further information:
Brian Ban
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(Chicago, IL) - ACM SIGGRAPH announces new focuses on Digital Music and Gaming as part of the 2009 Call for Submissions at the 36th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, 3 - 7 August 2009 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This year's additional emphasis on music and gaming encourages music submissions that showcase composition and research in areas such as visual music, unique and innovative synthesis methods, custom-built or adapted sound-programming environments, digital recording, live interactive performances, sound effects, audio playback technologies, and art installations. As well, SIGGRAPH is seeking work that describes or illustrates innovative research in videogame theory, practice, methodologies, and criticism that questions common assumptions about the creative, technological, commercial, and intellectual challenges facing game designers, developers, researchers and players today.

"Each year, the content presented at SIGGRAPH provides an opportunity to view the best technological breakthroughs and advancements in multiple fields. In no other environment is there such a high caliber of computer graphics and interactive content provided," stated Ronen Barzel, SIGGRAPH 2009 Conference Chair. "The additional focus on music and gaming content this year is evidence of SIGGRAPH's continuing commitment to foster the fusion of science, art, and technology."

For focused ideas on how individuals can contribute to SIGGRAPH 2009, see the Calls for Submission for:

Submissions will be reviewed by a highly qualified jury composed of top practitioners in each relevant field. Curated work will also be presented. Due to the comprehensive decision-making process involved with each program's jury, submission deadlines are several months ahead of the conference itself.

Important submission deadlines are as follows:

Art PapersThursday, 8 January 2009
Technical PapersTuesday, 20 January 2009
Student Volunteer Team Leader ApplicationsMonday, 9 February 2009

General Submission
BioLogic Art, Courses, Game Papers,
Information Aesthetics Showcase,
Emerging Technologies, Panels,Posters, Talks		Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Student Volunteers ApplicationsMonday, 23 February 2009

Computer Animation Festival
Competition Films, Real-Time Rendering		Wednesday, 4 March 2009

Late-Breaking Work
FJORG!, Research Challenge, Late-Breaking Posters,
Late-Breaking Talks		Wednesday, 6 May 2009


All deadlines are 22:00 UTC/GMT

For more information and complete details on this year's submission process, visit the SIGGRAPH 2009 Call for Submissions page.

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About SIGGRAPH
SIGGRAPH 2009 brings thousands of computer graphics and interactive technology professionals from six continents to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA for the industry's most respected technical and creative programs focusing on research, science, art, animation, music, gaming, interactivity, education, and the web from Monday, 3 August through Friday, 7 August 2009 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. SIGGRAPH 2009 includes a three-day exhibition of products and services from the computer graphics and interactive marketplace from 4-6 August 2009. More than 200 international exhibiting companies are expected. More details

About ACM
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