Infographic: Option 1 (Latino Representation)

 

Note: Choose only ONE option—Option 1 (Latinos) or Option 2 (Asians)

The Latino presence in Hollywood dates back to the Silent Era, when Mexico’s Ramon Navarro achieved major film success in 1923’s Scaramouche. A century later, Latinos have been nominated for over 40 directing and acting Academy Awards, winning 14 times—most recently, Ariana DeBose for 2021’s West Side Story. In television, the 1950s was dominated by I Love Lucy, co-starring Lucille Ball and her Cuban-born husband, Desi Arnaz—the first Latino star of a US television show. While Latino representation in film and television has steadily increased over the decades, their numbers remain stubbornly low relative to their population—Latinos constitute 20% of the US population. In fact, a 2022 survey by the Latino Donor Collaborative, found that, so far this year, Latinos represented only 3.1% of lead actors in TV shows, and 2.1% of co-lead/ensemble actors. Likewise, only 1.5% of TV showrunners, and 1.3% of directors, were Latino. Additionally, Latinos represented just 5.2% of lead film actors and 5.1% of co-lead/ensemble actors. 

For this assignment, you will create an infographic highlighting the evolution of Latino representation in American film and television. Your infographic should highlight major milestones in Latino depictions, either positive or negative. 

Requirements:

  • Highlight at least six to eight milestones in Latino film and television representation
  • Incorporate your thesis in the infographic's subheading
  • Include a separate works cited in MLA Style—all milestones must have a corresponding source in your works cited

Note: Infographics are most easily utilized in PowerPoint, but a comparable program, such as Canva or Google Slides, is also acceptable. Additionally, if you are experienced in it, you may also utilize Photoshop or Illustrator. You may also include GIFs or cinemagraphs, if desired. 

Supplemental Information:

Due:

Draft 1 -  Wed 10.19 (will not be submitted, but may be shared in class)

Final Draft - Wed 10.26 - Mon 10.31