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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
SDL.630

Visual Cultures and Technologies, 5 cr

Tampere University
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.630
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Asko Lehmuskallio
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Communication Sciences Studies 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)