Graduate

HAVC 201B Introduction to Visual Studies and Critical Theory

Introduces the visual studies discipline and primary texts that have made significant contributions to it. Explores theoretical discourses that have proven influential and productive for practitioners of visual studies, in a range of thematic foci and cultural contexts. Features intensive readings and student-led discussions. Students continue to work on the research topic they selected in course 201A. (Formerly course 202, Theories of the Visual.)

Credits

5

Requirements

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Quarter offered

Winter

HAVC 203 Theories and Histories of Seeing

Provides an in-depth case study of the visual practices and culture of a specific society. Builds on the foundation established by courses 201 and 202, offering sustained application of the general methods and theories to which students were previously introduced. The society under consideration rotates each year depending on the research interest of the faculty member teaching the course in any given spring.

Credits

5

Instructor

Donna Hunter

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): HAVC 201 and HAVC 202. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Repeatable for credit

Yes

Quarter offered

Spring