A combination of lectures, screenings and blended learning will be used. Particular emphasis will be placed on project based active learning to understand and enhance visual literacy.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the discipline of visual culture through key examples and definitions and to give students the grounding in the skills and strategies used in the visual world in to order to offer informed historical, economic and cultural analysis.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, theories and methodologies that have informed contemporary visual culture.
LO2
Apply a range of skills and strategies of visual analysis in a variety of practical contexts and exercise discernment in such skills and application
LO3
Reflect on and evaluate the quality of his/her own learning and achievements in the discipline of visual culture
LO4
Understand relevant theoretical approaches in the study of the production and consumption of visual culture;
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Historical context for contemporary visual culture.
A brief history of art, design and contemporary media culture
Introduction to Media theory
An examination of the main theoretical concepts underpinning visual culture.
Visual literacy and qualities of design
Understanding the qualities of emotive design and visual structure
Representations
The construction of representations through visual culture
Genre studies
Understanding the categories of visual texts and content
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Essay
An illustrated essay looking at key theoretical and cultural concepts in visual culture
1,2,3
30.00
n/a
Case Studies
A case study looking at iconic visual campaigns and how they generate meaning to audiences.
1,2,3
40.00
n/a
Other
Visual tasks examining the application of theoretical concepts into everyday visual culture
1,2
30.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment