The countdown has begun for the 4th International Media and Society Symposium (MASS), hosted by the Faculty of Communication and with the hospitality of Istinye University. This year, we offer an international platform to discuss the future of media.
MASS will take place at İstinye University on 8-9-10 May. Leading names and academics of the sector will gather under the roof of the Faculty of Communication to share the latest developments and future visions in the media field under the theme of "Media of the Future."
Our symposium will host engaging workshops and exhibitions focusing on the intersections between media and technology. Our workshops will cover topics such as 'Measuring Advertising Performance with Artificial Intelligence,' 'The Importance of Art and Design Education Gains Meaning Again with Artificial Intelligence,' and 'Digitalizing Fashion Ecosystem.' These sessions will allow industry professionals and academics to explore the latest innovations and applications in their fields. Additionally, the 'Do the Right Thing' poster and the international online exhibition 'Speculative,' which will be exhibited in Vadi H Building, will present visitors with works showing how art and design are blended with media technologies. These events will inspire participants to develop innovative thoughts and creative solutions.
Within the scope of the symposium, prominent speakers will make presentations on the following topics:
On Wednesday, May 8;
New Phase in Media Literacy: Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Media Theory and Practice of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Creative Industry from Past to Future
Rising Design and Human Orientation in Today's Product and Service Supply
Cultural Dynamics in Media Narratives
Development of Private Radio and Television Broadcasting
Graphic Design, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality
Transforming Production Techniques Through Digital Media Technologies: An Evaluation from Traditional to Virtual
A New Era in Animation: Motion Capture and Virtual Brand Ambassadors
Media, Children, and Reality
The Impact of Technology on Creative Industries
On Thursday, May 9;
“Do the Right Thing, Do Upcycling”
On Friday, May 10;
“Screen Futures: Transforming Media Experiences”
“Media Society: Challenges and Changes”
“Written by AI? Who's shaping tomorrow's creative media content?
“New Platforms, Old Narratives”
“Media and Democracy: The Future of Online Political Communication and Digital Campaigning”
“Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable Film Production”
“Positive and Negative Approaches in Design Works Produced with Artificial Intelligence”
“Interaction and Social Media”
“Pioneers of Digital Transformation: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms on New Media”
“The Future of Journalism”
“Our Relationship with the Screen from Past to Future”
This event, which has very high academic and sectoral value, will allow forward-looking thinking and innovative practices to be brought together in the media sector. Participants will exchange information in the international arena, establish collaborations, and take essential steps to shape the future media landscape. During the symposium, which expanded in scope with 13 different workshops, the international online exhibition "Speculative" and the poster exhibition "Do the Right Thing" exhibited in the Vadi H Building can be visited.
