How to Design an Effective Political Image

Art has always been a tool in political discourse. Posters serve as a unique exclamation in that discourse. Their images can be used as a prism to code and decode culture, movement and alignment as well as a stew of other signifiers makes them invaluable in their effect. 

The seminar, using the elements and principles of design, as well as a political framework, will explain what makes an effective political image.  

The seminar will conclude with a brief explanation of spray painting techniques, wheat pasting, and other ways to disseminate a political image.

October 23, 6-8pm

QPIRG Concordia (2100 rue guy, #205)

This event is part of Culture Shock 2024! Culture Shock is an annual event series on anti-racism, migrant justice, and Indigenous solidarity. It seeks to bring together racialized communities to discuss issues relevant to their lives, as well as to allow those who do not belong to these communities to learn more about struggles against racism, colonialism and border violence. Every year, QPIRG brings panels, workshops, film screenings, performance nights and fundraiser parties to McGill students and broader Montreal communities.

Culture Shock 2024 will take place from October 21st to 30th. For more information, visit qpirgmcgill.org/cs

Accessibility:

The entrance at 2100 Guy has one flight of stairs. For step-free access, use the entrance at 1625 de Maisonneuve Ouest. Buzz #0205 to be let through the automatic doors, then take the elevator up to the second floor. The door to our space can be opened by automated button, and swings out.

There is a paid parking lot beside our building, entrance on Guy.

A list of other spaces downtown (Ville-Marie borough) reserved for people who have the blue-and-white parking permit can be found here: http://www.statdemtl.qc.ca/index.php?page_id=322&lang=en#sondage