Theory of Image

Code:

CC047

Acronym:

TIMA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Art

Instance: 2014/2015 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Journalism and Communication Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	38	CC - Study Plan	2	-	6	46	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The presence constant of the audiovisual in contemporary society compels us to a continuous and close contact with various types of image. Through film, television, internet, video games or mobile phone we received a huge flow of images that we consume often indiscriminately. This visuality extremely complex implies new kinds of visual literacy, in order to a better understanding of the reality that surrounds us. Image theory seeks to promote this kind of reflection from a very diverse set of images produced and disseminated nowadays. 

Learning outcomes and competences

The result of learning is reflected in a set of knowledge, skills and capabilities in terms of critical thinking that students may use in their professional practice and artistic.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The discipline program is organized into two main modules subdivided into several topics:

1. Historical and Philosophical Precedents

- Short history of image 

- From Kant to "school of suspicion"

2. Theories of Images

- Ideology and Theory Critique

- Psychoanalysis

- Semiotics

- Art History

Mandatory literature

Sunil Manghani, Arthur Piper, Jon Simons; Images: a reader, Sage, 2006. ISBN: 978-1412900454
Lois Tyson; Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide, Routledge, 2006. ISBN: 978-0415974103

Teaching methods and learning activities

Throughout the semester will be used various methods of teaching - expository, interrogative, demonstrative and active - in order to enable better acquisition of diverse content.

keywords

Humanities > Arts
Humanities

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho escrito	90,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The final examination is replaced by a essay, as agreed with the students at the beginning of the semester. The work may not exceed 2000 words and must be related to the main topics of the course, which will be discussed in class during the semester. On the day of the examination (regular season or other) students should submit the essay by email to the teacher.