CALL FOR ARTICLES ISSUE 2

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE

For the second issue of Vol.3 of Rough Draft, we’re examining what the future holds.

What Are We Looking For?

• Vision: What do you imagine the future to be, in 2025, 2050? What technologies do you expect will finally be here? How will they impact our societies?
• Expectations: How has 2019 been portrayed in popular culture and science, how does today actually compare?
• Generations: What does the future mean for different demographics? How does one’s upbringing inform how they see, shape and relate to the future?
• Action: How does your understanding of the future affect the way you act today? What steps do you wish we would take to ensure brighter years ahead?
• Culture: How do different cultures conceive of the future? Why are these important?
• Absence: What, or whom, do we forget about when thinking about the future? What will be the consequences of these omissions?

What should I Write?

Contributions can be a personal story, a critical essay, the edited transcript of a conversation between people holding divergent views, an interview, an excerpt from a paper, a review of a book, movie, tv show, installation, digital art, etc. And, in this instance, there’s room for creative (science) fiction! How do you think a given technology will impact the future?

Articles should be between 500 to 800 words.

While the tone and style are at your discretion, we are looking for pieces that think critically about futurism. For inspiration or examples, don’t hesitate to look at past issues. You can also consult our guidelines.

If you have an idea but are not sure about the format, write to roughdraft@ryerson.ca before Feb.1, 2019 and we’ll happily provide feedback.

What is Rough Draft?

Rough Draft, an online publication supported by the FCAD One Ten, Ryerson University’s creative incubator, (made up of the Transmedia Zone, the Fashion Zone and the Design Fabrication Zone), as well as the Master’s of Media Production and the Master’s of Digital Media, is a space for creative entrepreneurs, scholars and practitioners to share their works and their reflections.

It was born out of the desire to provide an avenue for makers and thinkers to share their thoughts and ideas as they happen, to test out their ideas and concepts, to reflect on their craft and the lessons they’ve learned throughout their journey, and to inspire one another. As the name suggests, it is designed as a space where ideas can be tried out, iterated and discussed.

Sounds Good! How do I contribute?

Submit your article as a Google Doc by Feb.15, 2019 to roughdraft@ryerson.ca (You’re also welcome, and even encouraged, to submit a pitch or an abstract by Feb.1, 2019 if you’d like feedback before you start)

If selected you will receive edits within two weeks and asked to post a final approved version on Medium by Mar.20, 2019.

Questions should be directed to the Editor-in-Chief Laurence Butet-Roch

Looking forward to reading your contributions!

The Rough Draft Board of Editors.