Experimental Cartography: Mapping Knowledge and Perceptions of Our Worlds

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Experimental Cartography: Mapping Knowledge and Perceptions of Our Worlds
(SOLD OUT)

 

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
6 p.m.

205 Richmond St. W. Room 720

 

Free

 

Philippe Rekacewicz is giving a public talk on Tuesday, September 18, along with this workshop on Wednesday 19th (SOLD OUT). If you were interested in attending this workshop, please join us for Philippe's public talk!

In a world of filter bubbles and fake news the importance of understanding how we know what we know and where our information/knowledge comes from is greater than ever. We can use mapping to help us understand these invisible structures that control parts of lives and reveal the ways our perceptions are shaped.

In this hands-on mapping workshop we will create maps of personal knowledge (e.g. personal itineraries, common perceptions, fears, etc.). We will ask: how do I map my perception of the world (e.g. through news media or walking)? Participants will apprehend “their state of our knowledge of the world” on a particular subject as well as create representations which bridge the real and the imaginary.

Philippe Rekacewicz is a cartographer and information designer. After completing his training as a geographer at the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, he worked from 1988 to 2014 as a permanent staff for the monthly journal Le Monde Diplomatique. He concurrently directed, from 1996 to 2008, the Norwegian cartographic unity of the United Nations Programme for Environment (UNEP), the GRID-Arendal. A specialist in Geopolitics and International Relations, he addresses especially topics linked to migrations, refugees and populations’ forced displacements, as well as frontiers. He works at present on several socio-cartographic projects (public and private spaces, perception and representation of frontiers) and explores the links between cartography, art and politics, like the art’s contributions on maps’ production and the political uses of maps as objects of propaganda and manipulation. He also leads a research on the “new cartographic writings” and the emergency of radical, critical and experimental cartographies. Since 2006, he attends project of artistic mappings and political art in several European countries. He is associate researcher at the departement of Anthropology of the University of Helsinki (programme Crosslocation - Trade, Transit and Transport). He is the current editor of the research blog on mapping and visualizing Visionscarto http://visionscarto.net/

 

Diagrams of Power showcases art and design works using data, diagrams, maps and visualizations as ways of challenging dominant narratives and supporting the resilience of marginalized communities.

Featuring work by Joshua Akers, The Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, Josh Begley, Joseph Beuys, Vincent Brown, Bureau d'études, Department of Unusual Certainties, W. E. B. Du Bois, Estudio Teddy Cruz + Fonna Forman, Forensic Architecture, Iconoclasistas, Julie Mehretu, Lize Mogel, Ogimaa Mikana, Margaret Pearce, Laura Poitras, Philippe Rekacewicz and Visualizing Impact.

Exhibition runs July 11 to September 29, 2018.

 

Support
Diagrams of Power is produced with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, OCAD University's Office of the Faculty of Design, Public Visualization Lab, Nexus Investments, Multi Touch Digital and Microsoft.

Diagram of Power's public workshops and research engagement events is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Venue & Address: 
205 Richmond St. W. Room 720
Website: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/166264800904463/
Cost: 
Free
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grOCAD Workshop Series: Seed Paper Making

grOCAD Workshop series logo overlaid onto of seed paper including OCAD Student Union logo.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:30pm

Join us with grOCAD for a Seed Paper Making Workshop, Tuesday March 27, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Enjoy a cup of tea while learning to plant your seeds everywhere with plantable paper.

This workshop will be lead by Heidi Persaud.

Open to OCAD U students. Free, material included.

For more information please contact grOCAD at: ocadgrows@gmail.com

Thank you to OCAD Student Union for supporting grOCAD.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul Street, Level 1. Also accessible from 122 St. Patrick Street.
Website: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/403269733430775/?active_tab=about
Email: 
ocadgrows@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free

Zine Library Workshop Series: Intro to Self-Publishing

OCAD Zine Workshop Series: Publish It Yourself
Monday, March 19, 2018 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

This intro self-publishing workshop will teach you steps in planning your publication, learn how to layout your file in Adobe inDesign, choosing a production method and setting a reasonable price for your work.

Offered as part of the OCAD Zine Library Workshop Series, funded by the First Generation Program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre, with support from the OCAD U Library.

The workshop is open to OCAD U students. Free, including materials.

Maximum attendance is 20, first come, first served.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul Street, Level 1. Also accessible from 122 St. Patrick Street.
Website: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1515327872100132/
Email: 
mchudolinska@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000, ext. 2529
Cost: 
Free

Hard Cover Bookbinding workshop

Publish it Yourself OCAD Zine Library Workshop Series
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Level up your sewing, cutting and gluing skills by learning to make a simple hard cover book! 

Offered as part of the OCAD Zine Library Workshop Series, funded by the First Generation Program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre, with support from the OCAD U Library. Maximum attendance is 12, first come, first served. The workshop is open to OCAD U students and is free, including materials.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul St, main floor
Email: 
ocadzinelibrary@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free!

Soft Cover Book Binding Workshop

Publish It Yourself OCAD Zine Library Workshop Series
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Learn the basics of softcover book binding to give your zines a handmade touch! This workshop will cover folded bindings, pamphlet stitch and Japanese stab binding. 

Offered as part of the OCAD Zine Library Workshop Series, funded by the First Generation Program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre, with support from the OCAD U Library. Maximum attendance is 12, first come, first served. The workshop is open to OCAD U students and is free, including materials.

Venue & Address: 
113 McCaul St, Learning Zone
Email: 
ocadzinelibrary@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free!

Supporting Students in Distress workshop for staff, faculty and interested students

Introduction to the university protocol, and brief workshop on noticing and engaging with students in distress. Facilitated by the Health & Wellness Centre. 

Zine Library Workshop: Embroidery on Paper

image of zine making materials including knives, rulers, pencils, paper and bone folders.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 3:00pm to Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 5:00pm

Learn a few simple embroidery stitches to make a special cover for a zine!

There are two opportunities to take the Embroidery on Paper workshop:
Tuesday February 28, 3pm 
Wednesday March 1, 3pm 

The OCAD U Library’s Learning Zone is presenting a new series of Zine Library workshops this semester. Join us for an introductory workshop to learn new techniques to apply to DIY publications. Basic materials are provided but you’re always welcome to bring fancy papers or other embellishments. 

Workshops are available for free for all current OCAD U students thanks to generous funding from the First Generations program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul, 1st floor
Website: 
http://www.facebook.com/events/1724972234498978/
Email: 
ocadzinelibrary@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free for students

Zine Library Workshop: Linocut Printing

zine making materials including knives, rulers, pencils, paper and bone folders
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - 3:00pm to Wednesday, February 15, 2017 - 5:00pm

Learn to make a small and simple block print! 

There are two opportunities to take the Linocut workshop:
Tuesday February 14, 3 pm 
Wednesday February 15, 3pm 

The OCAD U Library’s Learning Zone is presenting a new series of Zine Library workshops this semester. Join us for an introductory workshop to learn new techniques to apply to DIY publications. Basic materials are provided but you’re always welcome to bring fancy papers or other embellishments. 

Workshops are available for free for all current OCAD U students thanks to generous funding from the First Generations program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul, 1st floor
Website: 
http://www.facebook.com/events/673777019491817/
Email: 
ocadzinelibrary@gmail.com
Cost: 
Free to students!

Zine Library Workshop: Hardcover Book Binding

image of zine making materials such as paper, knives and bone folders
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 2:00pm to Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 4:00pm

Learn to make a small and simple hardcover book! 

There are two opportunities to take the Hardcover Book Binding workshop:

Monday February 6, 2pm 
Tuesday February 7, 3pm 

The OCAD U Library’s Learning Zone is presenting a new series of Zine Library workshops this semester. Join us for an introductory workshop to learn new techniques to apply to DIY publications. Basic materials are provided but you’re always welcome to bring fancy papers or other embellishments. 

Workshops are available for free for all current OCAD U students thanks to generous funding from the First Generations program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre.

Venue & Address: 
Learning Zone, 113 McCaul, main floor
Website: 
http://www.facebook.com/events/712579485577629/
Email: 
mchudolinska@ocadu.ca
Cost: 
free to students!

Imagination Catalyst Study Week BootCamp

Hey, What's the problem? A Entrepreneurship BootCamp for Art & Design Students
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 10:00am to Friday, February 24, 2017 - 3:00pm

Successful entrepreneurs don’t just create great businesses, they solve problems.

During this 4-day free Study Week BootCamp, you will work with fellow OCAD U students to hack a business.

Learn how to evaluate your product and service ideas, find potential customers and design a sustainable business model. You’ll also find out how much time and money it takes to start a business. If you think your thesis project can be turned into a business, this program is for you!

Tuesday to Friday, February 21-24, 10 am to 6 pm

Only 24 spots available. Lunch and dinner will be provided every day!

Deadline to apply is midnight, Sunday, February 12th. Apply online today! http://bit.ly/2k0cfOz

Questions? Contact kellis@ocadu.ca

 

Venue & Address: 
100 McCaul Street
Website: 
http://www.ocadu.ca/ic
Email: 
kellis@ocadu.ca
Phone: 
416-977-6000 ext. 4364
Cost: 
FREE

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