Washed Out Pecha Kucha

For this assignment, you will be making a Pecha Kucha presentation comparing and contrasting blackface and whitewashing.

Your presentation must include:

1. Two examples of blackface and two of whitewashing.
2. Analysis of similarities and differences between the two.
3. Discussion of the impact on audiences of both practices.
4. Argument for which has a bigger impact and why, supported by examples.

The format must be:

• 20 slides, displayed for 20 seconds each (6 minutes and 40 seconds total).
• Slides should primarily feature visuals or key phrases, not blocks of text.
• The narration must address all required points concisely and clearly.

Now that you have brainstormed the similarities and differences between blackface and whitewashing, you can plan your Pecha Kucha with a story table. Visit the Story Table chapter for a refresher on how to use it!

Visit the MediaSmarts’ Digital Story Maker. Visit the Digital Story Maker chapter for a user guide.