760-114 Visual Media: A Critical Dialogue

This subject aims to develop modes of enquiry, research skills and processes, and establish a critical dialogue between theory and practice specific to visual media. The lecture program and practical workshops engage students with visual languages in the context of specific imaging problems. Design fundamentals, visual literacy and semiotic analysis provide the fundamental visual understandings required across Visual Media. The subject interrogates the issues involved in contemporary image making. Gallery visits, guest lectures, screenings and excursions are included in the program.

• apply analytical, cognitive and practical skills to the planning and successful completion of a complex creative task within a given time;

• participate effectively as a collaborator and team member;

• effectively use advanced communications technologies, computer systems and software for research and production;

• think creatively and independently, and engage in constructive critical discourse;

• independently explore and develop ideas through practical experimentation.

A 10-minute oral/visual presentation 20% (due mid semester) equivalent to 500 words, an essay 20% equivalent to 1000 words and a folio equivalent to 2500 words 60% (due at the end of semester). A hurdle requirement of a minimum of 80% attendance required.

A course reader will be available from the Melbourne University Bookshop.