Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
SDL.630
Visual Cultures and Technologies, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Course code
SDL.630Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Asko LehmuskallioResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
This course introduces histories of visual cultures and technologies, with the aim of providing students a better understanding of the variety of today's visual media. It is based on related literature in visual studies and visual cultures, as well as close examinations of selected empirical cases. Particular emphasis is put on providing students also with examples outside of the Anglo-American context.
Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
16.09.2024 – 08.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)