Course details
In a modern world where visual technologies increasingly facilitate communication and social interaction, visual literacy is vital. Much of our experience in looking is grounded in habit rather than analysis. Through cultural theory and concepts, this course explores how meaning is both created and transmitted in the visual world.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$425.67 - $464.42 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of BCST 5010 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 45455
Duration
Thu Sep 08 - Thu Dec 08 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 45455
- $464.42
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
| Sep 15 - Sep 22 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Sep 29 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
| Oct 06 - Oct 13 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Oct 20 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
| Oct 27 - Nov 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Nov 10 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
| Dec 01 - Dec 08 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 203 |
Instructor
Mark Nakamura
Course outline
Cost
$464.42
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to September 21st by calling 604-434-1610. This course is delivered in a synchronous hybrid format (online and in person). Classes are held in person on Sept 8, 29, Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 1 and 8, all others are online. You will be expected to attend during all posted class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of BCST 5010 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 86586
Duration
Thu Jan 05 - Thu Apr 06 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 86586
- $425.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 06 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Angus Ferguson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$425.67
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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If seats remain, registration is permitted after the course start date up to January 18th by calling 604-434-1610. This course is delivered in a synchronous online format. You must be present online for the five mandatory online class dates, January 5th and 26th, February 16th, March 9th and 30th. Please refer to the course outline for details. Only register for this course if you are able to be online on the dates and times of all six of the required sessions. It is important to have a stable and consistent internet connection to access the course content.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define "culture" and "visual culture".
- Diagnose the strengths and weaknesses of various communication media.
- Explain how shared understandings of visual culture emerge.
- Discuss the many ways various communication media have impacted our societies.
- Describe the various visual trends that are occurring around the world today and that have occurred throughout history.
- Create and deliver well researched, critically analytical and polished oral and/or written reports.
- Critically analyze and understand, from multiple perspectives, a variety of visual media.
- Evaluate a variety of cultural and historical artistic expressions.
- Read images as text.
- Analyze how visual media communicates in various ways throughout time.
- Identify, analyze and contextualize various artistic styles and time periods.
- Conduct formal analysis and college-level research.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2018
Related Programs
Visual Communication and Culture (BCST 5010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
- Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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