ENGFLM 0355 - Visual Literacy

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

English Film

Description:

Visual literacy is an emerging area of study which deals with the growing importance of visual culture in our contemporary world and how we interpret what is seen. This course will emphasize the process of critically viewing specific media artifacts and provide tools to students that will allow them to comprehend and evaluate information presented by a variety of forms of visual media, including television, video, film, photography, and the internet. This is a Hybrid course requiring students to attend scheduled workshops and participate in online discussions and activities. Workshops dates: 9/11, 10/9 and 12/4/2010.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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