Visual humour

What makes us laugh? Funny dialogue, humorous stories, parody, exaggeration, absurd behaviour, odd characters and bizarre situations are all things that make us laugh.

Cartoon of a man man parachuting into lions' den

Explore

Explore the Visual Odyssey section of the resource Visual Humour to see various sorts of humour. View Laptop wrap: Advertising to learn about how to film an advertisement.

Your tasks

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Consider how humour is created in visual texts.

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Create a short film featuring visual comedy.

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Collaborate with classmates to create a humorous advertisement.

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