Visual Culture
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for academic year 2024/2025 and it will be renewed in academic year 2025/2026.
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| Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 15:00-17:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 16:00-18:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 14:00-16:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Wednesday, 14/05/2025
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Wednesday, 21/05/2025
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Wednesday, 28/05/2025
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| Wednesday, 04/06/2025 | |
| Wednesday, 18/06/2025 |
Description:
Examine how visual culture influences and reshapes European identity in an interconnected world. This insightful micro-credential blends cultural studies with media analysis, addressing themes such as democracy, human rights, globalisation, and heritage preservation. Enhance your abilities in visual interpretation, intercultural dialogue, and information literacyโempowering you to engage critically and empathetically with global narratives. Ideal for students eager to decode the images that define the worldยดs collective future.
Learning Outcomes:
- Critically examine visual media to identify cultural bias or misinformation
- Compare visual representations of cultural heritage across different European regions to explore commonalities and differences
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG1. No poverty
- SDG2. Zero hunger
- SDG3. Good health and well-being
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG5. Gender quality
- SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
European
Thematic area:
European identity and its transformation
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#art #design #culture #communication
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Visual media analysis Heritage preservation techniques
Soft skills:
Intercultural Communication Critical thinking Decision making
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures Seminars Tutorials Group presentations Workshops Written assessments
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 11
Asynchronous hours & self-directed learning: 14
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Self-assessment quizzes, oral presentations, case studies analysis, group discussions/ debates.
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Frederick University, Cyprus
Stage of accreditation:
Institutional accreditation
