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This module introduces the study of visual culture. How does our
current visual culture function the way it does? How are all of
our visual languages—from “high” art to TV, movies, and popular
culture—organized by institutions of meaning? What is the study
of "visual culture"? How is it related to the study of
media and communications more generally? What are the recent intellectual
contexts, debates, and conversations that have defined this field
of study?
Requirements: Class discussion of current experiences of visual
culture, a group presentation, and a final short project (around
8 pages) on a topic that allows you to apply approaches or theories
discussed in the module.
Schedule for Spring Semester, 2005
- First all-group class Jan. 18
- Module 1 (Jan. 25 - Feb.15)
- Module 2 (Feb. 22 - Mar. 22)
- Module 3 (Mar. 29 - Apr. 19)
- Last all-group class 4/26
Topics for Each Week in the Module
Week
1: Introductions: Approaches to the study of Visual Culture
Week
2: Semiotics and the Study of Visual Language
Week
3: Intellectual Traditions in Defining Visual Culture: Benjamin,
Debord, Bauddrillard
Week
4: The Function of the Visual Arts and the Artworld as Institution
Go to Preparatory
Reading for Week 1
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