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| VIS5110 | Visual Communication | ||
| SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS | |||
| Credit Points: 20 | |||
| Description: | |||
This unit explores the history of the image and its role in human interactions as well as the collaborations and conflicts that can occur between visual and linguistic modes of communication. Students will explore the growing potential for the visual in a world where technologies enable rapid communications across the globe and between cultures. Students will examine the visual aspects of art, technology, news, design and advertising from multiple perspectives, including psychology, social theory, and art history. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
| SPAACA | Advertising Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAAHO | Creative Services Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAALI | Events and Communications Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAACB | Film and Video Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAAOH | Interactive Media Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAACD | Journalism Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAAMM | Management and Public Relations Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAACE | Mass Communication Area of Specialisation | ||
| I24 | Master of Communications | ||
| SPAACF | Media and Cultural Studies Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAACG | Photomedia Area of Specialisation | ||
| SPAACH | Public Relations Area of Specialisation | ||
| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012