I’m coordinator of Semiofest’s series of informal online “sessions.” These events are intended not only to share best practices among, but to nurture collegiality and friendship within the global semio community.
Coming up on March 25th (at 2 pm UK time)…
FLASH DECODING
We founded Semiofest not only to celebrate semiotics but also for knowledge transfer. Interpretive practice requires mental discipline and application of theory but uncovering meanings in visual culture is also fun – particularly when done at speed. At Semiofest, we spend time learning together and sharing, and we learn best when we are having fun. We haven’t done a proper group decoding where we put the collective energy and thinking of the group together since Semiofest 2012 and we wanted to put that right this March. We thought we would do a group decoding where we pick out the meaning of some current cultural phenomena.
At Semiofest, we have semioticians of all levels jostling shoulders, which means we can learn from each other and our diverse approaches. We want to test the hypothesis that different perspectives can enrich the overall interpretation and we want to explore cultural differences too. Possible topics to look in the session.
- Most creatively awarded ads of 2021
- Representation and selling of NFTs
- Crypto adverts from Feb Superbowl
We will hold 2 mini-flash sessions when we put smaller groups in 20 mins break out rooms, then come back into the main room for 15 mins for feedback. Then we will rinse and repeat with a second set of collateral to look at, and then we’ll take 20 mins to pull out some overall thoughts/ learnings. The session will last 90 mins.
Come join us for this flash decoding session where you will meet and join together in a breakout where you will work out the meaning of life, the universe and even NFTs!
Get tickets (suggested donations only) at the link above.
SEMIOFEST SESSIONS: R/D/E | BINARIES | SEMIOTICS & UX | BODY SEMIOTICS | AI & SEMIOTICS | SEMIOTICS & CINEMA | FICTIONAL DECODERS | ON COLOUR | & more.
Also see these international semio series: COVID CODES | SEMIO OBJECTS | MAKING SENSE | COLOR CODEX | DECODER | CASE FILE