Introduction To Afrofuturism

What you'll learn
In this course, we will explore the history and impact Black culture has had on society. We will also establish a framework for how to create works of art through the lens of Afrofuturism
Requirements
Afrofuturism worksheet or pen and paper
Description
art 1 - What is Afrofuturism? Why Afrofuturism matters?This section of the course will provide an introduction to Afrofuturism and explore why it matters. We will define Afrofuturism and examine its origins and development over time. We will also explore the significance of Afrofuturism in shaping cultural identity and resisting dominant narratives.In this section, we will cover the following topicsefining AfrofuturismThe origins of AfrofuturismThe development of Afrofuturism over timeThe significance of Afrofuturism in shaping cultural identityResisting dominant narratives through AfrofuturismPart 2 - How does Afrofuturism work? Who does it represent?In this section of the course, we will explore how Afrofuturism works and who it represents. We will examine the role of speculative thought and cultural history in Afrofuturism, as well as the importance of representation and diversity. We will also explore the ways in which Afrofuturism intersects with issues of race, gender, and technology.In this section, we will cover the following topics:The role of speculative thought and cultural history in AfrofuturismRepresentation and diversity in AfrofuturismAfrofuturism as a feminist movementIntersections of race, gender, and technology in AfrofuturismPart 3 - History of Afrofuturism: A timeline of the movement.In this section of the course, we will explore the history of Afrofuturism through a timeline of the movement. We will examine key moments and figures in the development of Afrofuturism, as well as the impact of Afrofuturism on various cultural forms, including literature, film, music, and art.In this section, we will cover the following topics:Key moments in the history of AfrofuturismThe impact of Afrofuturism on literature, film, music, and artContemporary expressions of AfrofuturismBy the end of this course, students will have gained an understanding of what Afrofuturism is, how it works, and its significance in shaping cultural identity and resisting dominant narratives. Students will have also gained hands-on experience building Afrofuturistic games, sounds, worlds, and immersive experiences.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 What is Afrofuturism?
Lecture 3 How do you Describe Afrofuturism?
Lecture 4 How does Afrofuturism Exist?
Lecture 5 What is our Definition of Afrofuturism?
Section 2: Activity 1
Lecture 6 What is Afrofuturism?
Lecture 7 Ideas and Who They Represent
Lecture 8 Race as an Idea and a Technology
Lecture 9 How Technology Perpetuates Racism
Lecture 10 Realities of Racism
Section 3: Activity 2
Lecture 11 What Are Your Limitations?
Lecture 12 Imagination and the What If?
Lecture 13 Explore Ideas of Alternate Realities
Lecture 14 Afrofuturism Explores the What If
Lecture 15 The Power of Images
Section 4: Activity 3
Lecture 16 Imagine and Rewrite the Image of Blackness
Lecture 17 Reimagining New Futures
Lecture 18 Why was Afrofuturism Created?
Section 5: Activity 4
Lecture 19 Speculative Thought: What do you Want to See in the World?
Section 6: Activity 5
Lecture 20 What does Afrofuturism Look and Sound Like?
Section 7: Part 2
Lecture 21 Introduction to Afrofuturism Recap
Lecture 22 What does Science Fiction Have to do with Black People?
Lecture 23 Ideas, Images, Representation, and Speculative Thought
Lecture 24 Speculative Thought and Cultural History
Section 8: Activity 6
Lecture 25 African References without African People
Lecture 26 Cultural History, Science Fiction, and Speculative Thought Inspire Afrofuturism
Lecture 27 Who Are Afrofuturists?
Section 9: Activity 7
Lecture 28 What Music Artists Today are Afrofuturists?
Lecture 29 Afrofuturism is a Feminist Movement
Lecture 30 What Limitations are Placed on Women?
Lecture 31 Redefining Ideas Through Afrofuturism
Lecture 32 What does Afrofuturism Look Like?
Section 10: Activity 8
Lecture 33 Create and Share Afrofuturism
Section 11: Part 3
Lecture 34 Key Moments in the History of Afrofuturism
Lecture 35 How Will You Contribute to Afrofuturism?
Section 12: Course Wrap Up
Lecture 36 Introduction to Afrofuturism Wrap Up
This course is for beginners that don't know what Afrofuturism is or don't realize that they participate in many of the things that stem from Afrofuturistic ideas