- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$447.00
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 5010 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 66025
Duration
Thu May 09 - Thu Aug 08 (14 weeks)
- 14 weeks
- CRN 66025
- Domestic fees $447.00International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09 - Aug 08 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Angus Ferguson
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$447.00
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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. Solid written and spoken English language skills are required for success in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to May 22, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Status
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
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