Weird School

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13

Oct

Be Your Own Gif

silhouette swimming

We'll explore the gif (pronounce it however the dang heck you want!), examining its history and why some people's nonverbal communications are so #relatable. We'll also dive into the concept of "digital blackface." And finally, we'll wrap up by creating a gif of our very own.

Sometimes a gif is worth a thousand words. What is it that makes some images so relatable that we substitute language for a brief looping animation? Jump into this workshop and leave with new thoughts and a gif of your own.

  • the "lost" art of nonverbal communication
  • the history of the gif & the erasure of Lisa Gelobter
  • digital blackface and cultural appropriation
  • the mechanics of animation

and we'll wrap up the workshop by creating a gif of our own!

What you'll need

This workshop is held remotely, in real time, online. All you'll need is an internet connection and a computer (or a smartphone).

Recommended materials include paper & something to write/draw with.