COMM 121 - Visual Communication

Institution:

Smith College

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Description:

4 sem. hrs. Introduces the concepts of visual culture and visual literacy with an emphasis on looking at looking. From the perspective of consumer and producer of images, the visual experience is deconstructed to illuminate meaning-making practices. Utilizes a variety of theoretical perspectives and approaches to advertising and fine art images, photography, comics, and the graphic novel. Grabiner, Richland.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smith.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 584-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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