Lecture Digital Avatar Review

What is a historical and cultural use of avatars?

• Used as a physical representation of deity / higher power around the world

• They can represent non human forms such as animals, hybrids, anthropomorphic, and ideas

• They can be seen in historical and contemporary societies

• All of the above is correct

What does "Anthropomorphic" mean in visual arts?

• Human - like

• Not yet human but also human - like

• Animal - like

 How old is this ancient depiction of an avatar?

• 600 BCE

• 300 BCE

• 800 BCE

• 1990s

Do you remember what kind of medium this is?

• Red Painted Greek Pottery

• Orange Painted Greek Pottery

• A Plate with a Sea Creature

• Painted Tile

What is an example of a contemporary use of Avatars?

• A representation of how we see ourselves in digital and virtual places.

• A animal depiction or painting often carved in sandstone.

• An online icon that can be used in virtual locations.

• Discuss many topics related to "identity" and how we interact with technologies.

Do you remember the title of this contemporary digital avatar?

• Masking

• Untitled Mask

• Weird Face

• Game of The Mask

True or False: Avatars are a digital and often visual representation of yourself.

They are not limited to just human and human – like forms. 

• True

• False

How do you think Ai and Chat GTP could change how we create, interact, and experience avatars?

Did you find some of the historical information interesting?

• Yes

• No

• Some

How do you imagine your avatar will look like?

• Human - like

• Non human - like

• Fantasy

• Hybrid, mixture

• Other