N_AP Audiovisual Propaedeutics

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Kristýna Barbora Brunclíková
Subdepartment of Social Sciences – Department of Social Sciences – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Dita Egertová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamental areas and topics of audiovisuality. It will provide an overview of theoretical and methodological concepts and approaches to images (artworks, photographs, or media texts) and their perception and interpretation (understanding).
Learning outcomes
The course will explore contextual connections to art history, semiotics, postmodern philosophy, visual anthropology, and new media. The theoretical foundation of the course will be complemented by visual and critical analysis, including practical examples and exercises.
Syllabus
1. Idea sources and methods of audiovisual study. 2. Basic characteristics of visual-anthropological discourse (theory and themes). 3. Image, vision, memory, archive. 4. Spectator, perception, interaction. 5. Discourse, episteme, knowledge. 6. Sign, simulacrum, representation, performativity. 7. Film as a tool (means) of visual research, teaching and data presentation. 8. Audiovisual technology. 9. Image analysis I. 10. Image analysis II. 11. Contemporary visuality and visual literacy. 12. Final summary and discussion.
Teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, class discussions, group projects
Assessment methods
Students will be evaluated based on the execution of the research project, and its oral defense
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2024.
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