Abstract: As AI’s explosive growth heralds a new wave of technological revolution, its impact is also spilling over into humanities and arts, previously considered the last bastion of human creativity. Though traditional ways of making art risk becoming obsolete, it’s worth noting that there have always been some elements of technology woven into the process of artistic creation. In the same vein, AI might not be so much a disruptor as a contributor in the creation, dissemination, and appreciation of art. Thus, it is necessary to look past AI’s threat of replacement and examine possible breakthroughs it can bring to art and human limit.
In addition to the sub-forums themed on art theories, music, drama, art history, film, culture industry, design, and English, this year’s forum will have a new sub-forum focused on computerized art, encouraging attendees to have in-depth discussion on AI and its definition.
We are now seeking insightful theses that can help dispel the mist of mystery surrounding AI.
Please refer to the Chinese web page for thesis topics for each sub-forum.
Time:
Opening Forum: 9:00 - 12:00, Aug. 29
Sub-forums: 13:30, Aug. 29 – 12:00, Aug. 31
Closing Forum: 13: 00 – 17:00, Aug. 31
Thesis submission:
I. Resume and thesis abstract (June 1- June 30)
a. Please read carefully thesis topics for each sub-forum
b. Fill out the registration form attached to the bottom of the Chinese web page with your personal information, academic background, and thesis abstract. Email the form to pkuphdforum@163.com. Write the subject line in the form of “sub-forum + name.” You will be notified via the contact information you provide in the form. Doctoral students below the age of 35 will be given priority, and each applicant can only sign up for one sub-forum.
c. Each sub-forum will select 16-20 theses before July 8 and will notify the corresponding authors via email.
II. Full thesis submission (July 8- August 8)
a. Write between 8000-12000 words for your thesis in either Chinese or English. The front page should include heading (in both Chinese and English), self-introduction (no more than 300 words), and abstract in both Chinese and English.
Other notes:
I. Certification
After the forum, attendees will receive a certificate issued by Peking University proving participation at the forum. Excellent theses will be granted a certificate and published in the forum journal.
II. Treatment
a. Attendees will be responsible for their transportation and accommodation expenses. The forum committee can provide assistance as to hotel room reservation in Peking University or its vicinity. Please specify in the form whether you need our assistance.
b. Meal vouchers will be provided to attendees not affiliated with Peking University and they can use the vouchers at designated cafeteria.
c. No more than 6 theses will be selected for excellent quality in each sub-forum and the authors will be rewarded 500 US dollars or 3000 Chinese yuan as compensation.
Format requirement
I. Format requirement for thesis abstract
It has to be in both Chinese and English and no more than 500 words. No more than 5 keywords should be used and a semicolon should be used between each keyword.
II. Format requirement for thesis
The main heading should be center, bold, “宋体”font, and “小三” size; level 1 heading should be noted with “一”, aligned left, “宋体”font, “小四”size, bold, and indented for two Chinese characters; level 2 heading should be noted with “(一)”, aligned left, “宋体”font, “小四”size, bold, and indented for two Chinese characters; level 3 heading should be noted with “1”, aligned left, “宋体”font, “小四”size, and indented for two Chinese characters. The rest of Chinese should be in “宋体”font and “五号”size; English should be in “Times New Roman.” Annotations should be written in the footer of each page, labelled①②③ …, size “小五.” Self-introduction should be written in the annotation. If citations exist in both Chinese and English, write Chinese first, then English, labelled [1][2] …, size “五号.” For other details please refer to Journal of Peking University (Philosophy and Social Sciences). Theses that don’t comply with format requirement will not be qualified for evaluation.
See the Chinese web page here
