Mixed Reality ARts Project

Augmented Reality education connects pixels to paper and allows participants to explore emerging media technology, wherever they live, learn and play!

What Only GIFs are Doing

The GIF is being adopted by artists as an art form distinct from those of animation, video, film and photography. And the smart-phone is priming the eye for this new relationship with images.

thumbnail GIF: Gerardo Juarez

Collage Self-Portraits

Works of collage that use visual metaphor and puns; reflect lived-experiences; express individuality and share stories of personal growth and vision.

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GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format)

GIFs are a burgeoning art form and pop culture communication tool ubiquitous in contemporary life. They also provide unique opportunities for exploring visual and media literacy.

Culture Jamming

Media are reflections of culture. Like the gears inside a machine, culture drives the meaning of messages we see reflected in media. Culture jamming is to throw a wrench into those gears...

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5 Canadian Documentaries Every Media Literacy Educator Needs to See

These 5 docs offer a great overview of many key concepts of media literacy. Use them to spark debate or inspire a media project in the classroom!