Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Always check the course website before doing your assignments.
Part I: Visual Analysis
Week 1
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Visual Communication
Howells/Negreiros: Introduction
Barnes: Introduction; Ch 1
Bignell: Introduction
Lesson 2,3,4:
Visual Theories
Howells/Negreiros: Ch 1-4 & 6
Barnes: Chapters 2-4
Bignell: Chapters 1
Week 2:
Lesson 1:
Semiotics
Lesson 2: Midterm Exam
Introduction of Visual Analysis Paper
Lesson 3:
Persuasion
Barnes: Ch 13
Bignell: Ch 2
Lesson 4: Public Holiday
Barnes: Ch 5-6
Week 3:
Lesson 1: Visual Analysis Paper Hand In
Typography, Graphic Design and Information Graphics
Assignment: Create an Information graphic
Lester: Ch 7: Typography; Ch 8: Graphic Design; Ch 9: Informational Graphics
Barnes: Ch 7
Bignell: Ch 3-4
Lesson 2:
Infographics Workshop
Lesson 3:
Drawing and Painting: From Fine Art to Comics
Howells/Negreiros: Ch 7
Lester: Ch 10: Cartoons
Additional Reading: Understanding Comics, Ch 1 (PDF, available on course website)
Lesson 4: Image Anaysis Due
Photography
Howells/Negreiros: Ch 8
Lester: Ch 11: Photography
Week 4:
Lesson 1:
Film: Camera Shots
Barnes: Ch 8
Bignell: Ch 9
Lesson 2:
Film Editing
Lesson 3: TV
Barnes: Ch 10
Bignell: Ch 5-7
Lesson 4:
Computers and the Web: Memes, Viral Imagery and Culture Jamming
Howells/Negreiros: Ch 11
Week 5:
Lesson 1:
Meme Workshop
Lesson 2:
Aesthetic Reflection: Reading to be announced
Lesson 3:
Final Review
Lesson 4:
Final Exam