Race and Representation

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"Race" and "representation" are terms that are part of our everyday vernacular; as a result, we often use these terms without considering the complex discourses that shape modern conceptions of race and what it really means to "represent." We will explore the history of racial representation and consider the possibilities for representing race in the future. We will address challenging questions about what race is and how it informs our relationships with photographic/cinematic images. This is particularly helpful for film and screen studies students interested in translating their historical and theoretical knowledge of film into a critical understanding of a wider range of photographic images including advertisements, digital media, and fine art.