Visual Anthropology (L6074)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore the theories and applications of visual anthropology.

You’ll study the legacies of visual representation in the field, alongside contemporary and activist visual work. You’ll examine how visual material is used in research, and in the presentation and consumption of knowledge. This will particularly focus on photography, film and virtual media.

You’ll also investigate visuality, exploring culturally and historically specific ways of seeing, and other sensory interactions with the environment.

Teaching

67%: Lecture
33%: Seminar

Assessment

20%: Coursework (Report)
80%: Written assessment (Essay)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 117 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: