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.

Workshopskaren darricadesOctober 1, 2017media lit, collage, cut and paste, self portrait, ontario students, students, Ontario, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7Comment

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.

Sound Art

Exploring how information is transmitted through sound(s), participants perform sound stories, pair sounds with words and/or images and create sound installations.

Workshopskaren darricadesSeptember 25, 2017ontario students, students, media literacy, media studies, media arts, arts, arts education, sound story, soundscapes, TDSB, YRDSB, DDSB, collage, audio collage, new media, video art, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7Comment

Site-Specific Art Installations

Participants produce and install works that disrupt and highlight our relationship with space and invite audiences to interact with familiar places in new ways.

Workshopskaren darricadesSeptember 16, 2017art installations, space, change, jamming, media lit, 1, 2, 6, 7Comment

Zines

Participants create zines, discuss the role of independent media and explore the joys of self-publishing.

Workshopskaren darricadesSeptember 15, 2017collage, zines, DIY, something found, indie media, publication, self-publishing, 1, 2, 7, 6Comment

Collage Constructions with Kike Congrains

Peruvian collage artist Kike Congrains has created his own world of fables and fantasy called Canson City.

Collagekaren darricadesOctober 3, 2014collage, cut and paste, narratives, culture, propaganda, artists, 1, 2, 5, 7Comment