Week 3

The articles bring to light privileges I get as a white male that I do know about, but don't think of. It sounds bad, but I don't constantly think about my privilege because I've just been grown up with it. Even Peggy McIntosh mentions it in her essay, " I repeatedly forgot each of the realization on this list until I wrote it down. For me white privilege has turned out to be an elusive and fugitive subject." (McIntosh P.3) It's good to get that reminder though. It's definitely important for us ot understand our identity and privilege when making art. If we don't, then the problem won't be fixed. In terms of animation, there aren't many non-white characters. Even in anime, where most of it takes place in japan, the characters are drawn to look white. So even if Sailor Moon is Japanese, her big blue eyes and long blond hair don't reflect that. As a white male, in an industry dominated by white males, it can be easy to forget any other race, sexuality, religion etc. So it's my job to acknowledge that, and build on it. I make a point to try and draw characters of color. I'll be honest, it definitely does not happen as much as I draw people of my own skin. But I do make sure to at least try. There's a great short comic by a recent Character animation grad about her journey drawing black characters. Feel free to read it here: http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/calarts-animation-student-dont-draw-black-characters-will-137372.html