- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$456.13 - $498.17 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 5010 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 51061
Dates
Wed Sep 11 - Wed Dec 11
- 14 weeks
- CRN 51061
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745 |
| Sep 18 - Sep 25 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Oct 02 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745 |
| Oct 09 - Oct 16 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Oct 23 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745 |
| Oct 30 - Nov 06 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Nov 13 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745 |
| Nov 20 - Nov 27 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
| Dec 04 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745 |
| Dec 11 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:15 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2695 |
Instructor
Mark Nakamura
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is hybrid delivery – both synchronous online and in person classes. You will be expected to attend online and in person classes during the posted class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course. The in person classes will be held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building on the following DATES: Sep 11, Oct 2, Oct 23, Nov 13, Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to October 1, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 5010 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 86586
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Apr 03
- 13 weeks
- CRN 86586
- Domestic fees $456.13
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:25 | Online |
Instructor
Angus Ferguson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously ONLINE, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled online lectures on the days and times noted on the course web page. You will be expected to attend online class meeting times as this is not a self-paced course. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to January 22nd, by calling 604-434-1610.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.