Module Details

Module Code: ARTS6025
Title: Visual Literacy
Long Title: Visual Literacy
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the principles of Visual Literacy. It looks at how meaning is made and communicated in still and moving images.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 identify how meaning is made and communicated through still and moving images.
LO2 articulate responses to still and moving images using shared specialized terminology.
LO3 evaluate still and moving images using appropriate criteria and language.
LO4 discuss the social, cultural and ethical issues around creating and working with still and moving images.
LO5 explore the impact of existing and emerging technologies on how meaning is made and communicated through still and moving images.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
The Principles of Visual Literacy
Looking at how meaning is made and communicated through the information that is presented through still and moving images.
Reading and Interpreting Images
Reading and interpreting still and moving images. Developing effective and appropriate criteria for evaluating images. Exploring the impact of existing and emerging technologies on how meaning is made and communicated in still and moving images.
Case Studies
Analysis and discussion of selected images including student work
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Peer group presentations
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
Essay exploring the principles of Visual Literacy within the context of still and moving images.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Content delivery and discussions Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Seminar-based discussion of practices and works Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and preparation Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Barrett, T.. (2012), Criticizing photographs: an introduction to understanding images, 5th edition. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780073526539].
  • Berger, J.. (2013), Understanding a Photograph, Penguin, [ISBN: 9781597112567].
  • Edgar, R. et al.. (2015), The Language of Film (Basics Filmmaking), 2nd. Fairchild Books, [ISBN: 1472575245].
  • Jones, R. and Hafner, C.. (2012), The Age of the Image: Redefining Literacy in a World of Screens, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781136212895].
  • Scott, C.. (1999), Spoken Image: Photography and Language, Reaktion, [ISBN: 9781861890320].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jones, R. and Hafner, C.. (2012), Understanding digital literacies: a practical introduction, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415673167].
  • La Grange, A.. (2015), Basic Critical Theory for Photographers, Taylor & Francis Group,, [ISBN: 9781138129573].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 1 Mandatory