Module 4



Module 4 delves into the complex world of selfies, exploring their definition, history, and cultural impact. It examines the selfie both as an object and a product within the context of power theories and production, including aspects of vanity publishing. This module invites students to critically engage with the concept of the selfie as a form of personal and social narrative, dissecting its role in identity formation and representation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore and understand the selfie as a narrative tool for personal and collective representation.
  • Critically examine the role of selfies in the context of power dynamics and societal norms.
  • Analyze the implications of selfies in terms of objectification, production, and their intersection with issues of gender, race, and subversive critiques.

Module Activities & Assignments:

Assignment 2 - Exploring Identity through AI-Generated Selfies: Digital Selfie Creation

  1. Description / Instructions  During this course and in the Selfie module especially, we have addressed and critiqued issues of identity and representation and the role narrative plays in that representation.

Your task is to create your own AI-created selfie/s


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