This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module provides an introduction to visual culture, an interdisciplinary field of studies that integrates historical knowledge, critical thinking and reflection on visual images, their context of production and consumption. Examples of traditional and modern artefacts from the fields of art history, graphic design and digital media will be investigated using appropriate visual methodologies.
Contact hours 20
Private study hours 130
Total student workload 150 hours
Autumn
Main assessment methods
Visual study 1 (30%)
Visual study 2 (70%)
Howells, R. & Negreiros, J. (2011) Visual Culture, Polity Press.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Develop an understanding of how visual culture evolved over time
2 Discuss the artefacts of visual culture with reference to appropriate media and cultural theories
3. Be more visually literate through critiquing and analysing traditional and digital artefacts using appropriate visual methodologies
4 Develop an understanding of the ways in which images and artefacts can be analysed in relation to cultural, historical and social context
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Communicate effectively (in writing, verbally and in a variety of media)
2 Learn effectively for the purpose of continuous professional development
3 Develop ability for working in flexible, creative and independent ways and for critical thinking, reasoning and reflection
4 Develop ability to organise and manage time and resources within an individual project
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