With an emphasis on both theoretical and practical approaches, this course introduces students to analytic and creative tools for engaging with the world of visual culture. This course offers an introduction to key theoretical perspectives in visual culture studies, drawing from traditions in communication theory such as semiotics, social theory, and psychoanalysis to interpret international examples from visual culture such as photography, fine art, advertising, social media, graphic design, video games, fashion, graffiti, music videos, television, and film. Students will apply the theoretical knowledge gained to create visual media projects with professional media production equipment and software