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303616 (v.3) Heritage Studies (Visual Images) 414


 

Area:

Faculty of Media, Society and Culture

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Workshop:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

13044 (v.2) Heritage Studies 216

Syllabus:

Visual images as sources of historical information. The examination, identification and interpretation of a variety of visual records ranging from maps to works of art, illustrations, photographs and film.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A general understanding of the nature and evolution of selected image reproduction techniques to alert them to the cultural context of visual images. Been provided with an introduction to issues concerning the care, maintenance and interpretation of visual materials. An extended range of primary source material available to them.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Monmonier, Mark. and Schnell, George A. (1988), Map Appreciation. Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall. Radford, R. and Hylton, J. (1995), Australian Colonial Art 1800-1900. Adelaide, AGSA. Cohen, Erik. ( 1995), The Representations of Arabs and Jews on Postcards in Israel. History of Photography, 19 (3), Autumn, PP:310-230.

Unit Texts:

Tagg, John. (1998), The Burden of Representation- Essays on Photographies and Histories. London, Macmillan. Spence, Jo. and Holland, Patricia (eds), (1991). Family Snaps- The Meanings of Domestic Photography. London, Virago.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay and presentations 100%.

Field of Education:

 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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