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The strict restrictions set by the
local government did not stop the
participants from Espaço Cultural A
Era do Rádio's Girls Occupy Project
to continue to virtually connect and
contribute to their local community
during the COVID 19 pandemic. The
young creatives connected virtually
three times a week for live sessions
with instructors to develop specific
digital media skills such as digital
collaging, graphic design, etc.
In addition to these live sessions,
participants had the opportunity to
connect with local, female creative
industry leaders in the digital arts. To
better support the learning style of
the participants, the Espaço Cultural A
Era do Rádio team created instructional
video resources to practice and
improve their digital media skills at their
own pace. All resources were stored in
a Google classroom for easy access.
As the project progressed, the
participants evaluated the needs
of the community and decided
to create a mural of and for their
community. Meeting in small groups,
practicing physical distancing and
health guidelines, the complete mural
highlights the local community female
leaders from the past and present.
Espaço Cultural A Era do Rádio
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
