Illuminating Perspectives through Critical Visual Literacy: 56th Annual IVLA Con: Full Schedule

2:30pm CDT

The Diversity Dilemma: Decoding Stock Image Bias

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT

The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

This presentation is designed to help you recognize how implicit bias influences how we search for stock images that reflect diversity of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age and so on.

We will look closely at the biases inherent in using Stock Image websites, including biases from the algorithms, our own biases, and biases from the people using the images. The goal is to learn how to get better search results, to analyze and evaluate the search results, and to determine which images are suitable for use. Small group activities throughout the presentation will engage participants in critical thinking about biases, and productive discussion about how to overcome them.

Speakers

Sarah Dewar

Educational Technology Specialist, Michael Garron Hospital

Sarah Dewar is a seasoned instructional designer and content developer who is passionate about sharing experiences with other designers and developers. She has over 20 years’ experience in the realm of adult learning complimented by 15 years’ experience creating innovative eLearning... Read More →

Monday October 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

Campfire

3:30pm CDT

Stereotypography: Unlearning to Represent Identity Through Stereotypical Attributes Visually

Monday October 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT

The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

This paper explores the concept of "stereotypography," a practice in which certain typefaces are used to stand for stereotypical visual associations. Graphic design is a profession that carries the practice of synthesis in its process. Cultural values, ideologies, and identities are synthesized through the design process. However, stereotypical synthesizing omits individualities and deeper identity aspects, deteriorates perceptions of different actors and social groups, and promotes ignorance, prejudice, and the existence of social roles.

By presenting fonts for free download when searching for typefaces with the word Mexico, and how using these fonts contributes to perpetuating stereotypes, this paper reflects on the importance of visual literacy in unlearning these entrenched stereotypes in typography-related design practices. Visual literacy of typography would help recognize stereotypical attributes in typeface design, aid designers in navigating the complexities of identity representation in typographic choices, and foster more thoughtful and responsible approaches to visual communication.

Speakers

Ricardo Lopez

LECTURER-RESEARCHER, Autonomous University of Augascalientes

Ricardo Lopez-Leon is a Lead Researcher-Lecturer at the Design Sciences Center, Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Has a PhD in Art and Sciences for Design by Autonomous Metropolitan University. Level 2 researcher at National Council of Science and Technology. Leader... Read More →

Stereotype IVLA pdf

Monday October 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

Campfire

2:15pm CDT

Censoring Creators in Times of Conflict: Visual Art and Social Media Suppression

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

The censorship of visual content has a long history from ancient civilizations to now, and in the present day one typically thinks of acts of violence, nudity, or sexual content. The act of censoring comes from a place of power and it is increasingly directed towards marginalized communities. One recent example is the cancellation of Palestinian artist Samia Halaby’s retrospective exhibition at Indiana University. Similarly, on social media platforms content creators are also being suppressed for showing solidarity or advocating for the Palestinian people. This paper presentation will begin by providing a background on forms of visual censorship. It will then examine Palestinian artists' acts of resistance, and how social media platforms are suppressing content. Finally, the presentation will reveal creative acts of resistance including the use of the watermelon emoji and the inclusion of authentic Palestinian lived experience content.

Speakers

Millie Fullmer

Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian, University of San Diego

Millie Fullmer is the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian at the University of San Diego. She also serves as the liaison librarian to the Art, Architecture, and Art History department. Her research interests focus on critical librarianship, particularly in regards to metadata, collections... Read More →

IVLA 2024 Censoring Creators in Times of Conflict pdf

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

Paper Presentation

3:00pm CDT

Fostering Empathy through the Combination of Graphic Novels and Visual Thinking Strategies

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

Graphic novels and Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) promote empathy by allowing subjugated voices and suppressed viewpoints to be heard and shared. Critical discourse plays a vital role in promoting empathetic growth. A group of librarians created a lesson plan to use a new collection of graphic medicine resources to engage student empathy. In this activity, students will use VTS to critically analyze a webcomic and create their own fanzines from the perspective of a character who is depicted as having a stigmatized medical condition.This campfire session will include a presentation on Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and a description of the instructional activity. Participants will then discuss the effectiveness of combining graphic novels and VTS.

Speakers

Sarah Nagle

Creation and Innovation Services Librarian, Miami University Libraries

I am passionate about making and maker-centered learning for adults, both in informal environments and higher ed.

Jaclyn Spraetz

Information Literacy Librarian, Miami University

Jaclyn Spraetz is an Information Literacy Librarian at Miami University in Oxford, OH with master’s degrees in education and library science. Before serving as a librarian, she was a high school English teacher. She promotes information literacy on campus and helps faculty and students... Read More →

Stefanie Hilles

Arts and Humanities Librarian, Miami University

Stefanie Hilles is the Arts and Humanities Librarian at Wertz Art and Architecture Library at Miami University, where she liaisons to the art, architecture and interior design, and theatre departments. She also teaches zine workshops to a variety of majors across campus.. She holds... Read More →

Megan Jaskowiak

Health and Social Sciences Librarian, Miami University

Megan Jaskowiak Health and Social Sciences Librarian. She liaises with Criminology, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Family Science and Social Work, and the Physician Associate Studies program. She has a Masters of Library and Information Science... Read More →

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
The Red Room (Digital Humanities Center)

Campfire