Universität Wien

080006 VU B420 Theories of Culture: Visual Culture and Gender (2022S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 8 - Kunstgeschichte und Europäische Ethnologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Etwaige Änderungen der Durchführungsform werden je nach Lage der Corona-Situation rechtzeitig bekannt gegeben.

  • Wednesday 09.03. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 30.03. 14:30 - 15:55 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 30.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 27.04. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 27.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 11.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 11.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 25.05. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 25.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 08.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 08.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 22.06. 14:30 - 16:00 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse
  • Wednesday 22.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Seminarraum 1 (2.Stock, rechts) EE Hanuschgasse

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Aims, contents and method of the course

This class aims to study the intersection between Western(ised) visual cultures and gendered constructions with some essential concepts in cultural studies, gender studies, intersectional feminist theories, feminist film and media studies, art history, anthropology, and feminist science and technology studies. We will discuss the (re)production, representation and reception of contemporary and historical visual media from gendered perspectives. Students will learn cultural anthropological image analysis methods and apply the discussed theories for their research. We will critically discuss notions like gender binarism, male gaze, oppositional gaze, heteronormativity, masculinity, scopophilia, Ocularcentrism, the hierarchy of the senses, etc., while using visual examples such as film excerpts, photographs, paintings, etc. We will explore subjective modes of (self)representation and technologies of vision as creative strategies of seeing and knowing against the patriarchal and racist regimes. Furthermore, we will visit the sessions of "studio audio-visual research” where we learn about the works of the guests - researchers, filmmakers and artists- and discuss their work. https://studio-avr.univie.ac.at
Students are expected to make presentations by discussing the given texts, introducing works of female and queer artists, filmmakers and practitioners, and bringing empirical examples to the class.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation is crucial for the seminar. Students need to read the given texts, prepare reading notes and questions, make presentations and creatively apply the learned theories and concepts. At the end of the seminar, they will compose a written or audio-visual essay that critically and reflectively studies the theoretical perspectives discussed in the class.
Basics of video editing will be taught. No technical knowledge is required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Die Lehrveranstaltung ist prüfungsimmanent. Das Versäumen von zwei Einheiten (à 90 min) ist unentschuldigt möglich. Für den erfolgreichen Abschluss der LV sind zumindest 50 von 100 möglichen Punkten zu erreichen. Alle Teilleistungen sind zu erbringen. Wird eine Teilleistung zur Gänze nicht erbracht, wird dies als Abbruch der LV gewertet. Liegt keine Entschuldigung (etwa nachgewiesene längere Krankheitsphase) vor, erfolgt eine Beurteilung mit Nicht genügend (5). >= 87,5 Punkte Sehr gut (1)>= 75 Punkte Gut (2)>= 62,5 Punkte Befriedigend (3)>= 50 Punkte Genügend (4)< 50 Punkte Nicht genügend (5)

Examination topics

Reading list

Literatur: Siehe Moodle

Association in the course directory

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