Visual Culture Class at Prague College

Instructor: Jeremiah Palecek

In this course, students will explore the variety of styles, sources, and functions of visual imagery prevalent in contemporary culture. The course will include field trips, interpretation of imagery, discussion and analysis, readings and exercises in the art of seeing. It will also focus on identifying and utilizing the principles and elements of design while introducing students to a working vocabulary in design terminology.

Students will also maintain a blog which must be updated weekly with at least one example of a piece of visual culture that inspires them. Since the website http://blogsome.com allows users to manually manipulate css we will be using them. By utilizing the blog format throughout the course you will make new headers, banner ads, buttons, favicons, and logos. It is important to understand that your blog is at the heart of your learning experience, and all assignments must be finished in order for you to pass the class.

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