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MV1000

Visual Analysis

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

This subject addresses key questions of visual analysis and methodology through a variety of examples illustrating the uses and functions of images as media in visual culture, as well as in audiovisual and textual contexts.

Learning outcome

Students will gain a basic overview of what characterizes visual art works and everyday imagery as expressions of a communicative as well as an aesthetic kind. Students will also be able to identify and differentiate between various image types and genres.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and tutorials.

More on assessment:
The final assessment is based on a 4-hour written examination graded from A-F.

Students are required to check the result of their assignment on the department's bulletin boards.

Students are required to stay updated on any information given by the department or course director; either via It's learning, Innsida, course pages on the web, or on bulletin boards.

Course materials

There is a set syllabus of approximately 600 pages.

Subject areas

  • The History of Art
  • Media Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-26 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.