About The Conference

Each year the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) sponsors a summer conference. Colleges and universities host the conference across the United States. The sponsor’s campus and facilities help shape the content of the conference. Seminars are offered in a wide variety of areas of interest to graphic communication professionals. Experts in the field, as well as members considered to be the leaders in graphic communication education present these seminars.

The 83rd Conference of the IGAEA is scheduled for July 26 – August 2, 2008. This will be a unique experience for the members as it will take place on the Carnival Cruise ship, Glory. The focus of this conference will be the classroom. All presentations will be directly applicable to units of study at a variety of levels and subjects in the classroom. The presenters will summarize a lesson that they use. The presentation will include an explanation of where it fits in the curriculum, the student level of experience, and typical stumbling blocks to student achievement and evaluation guidelines. The conference participants will receive all of the parts of the lesson and teaching tips on a compilation CD for use in the classroom.

The cruise ship limits the program in many respects because there are no lab facilities available. We believe by focusing the conference on classroom instruction we can have a valuable and enlightening experience for all. If you are interested in contributing to the improvement of instruction in graphic communications education by making a presentation, click on “Call for Presentations” menu selection to find out more.