FA 2001

Visual images shape our worlds. From our sense of self to our politics, our relation to the world is negotiated through visual images. This interdisciplinary course will introduce various theoretical frameworks for interpreting visual and material culture. It will introduce key thinkers and theories about cultural studies to provide students skills for the critical analysis of the world around us. Topics may include construction of identities, visuality and power, activism and protest in various medias including art, popular culture, social media, news, etc. Equivalent: Fine Arts 2850/Liberal Education 2850 (Introduction to Visual and Cultural Studies) (prior to 2026/2027)