JlMC 342
Class Notes

"There can be no words without images."

Summaries of class notes are available and posted to this page. Check back for updates often.

Lecture 1: Course introduction

Lecture 2: Psychology of human vision

Lecture 3: Visual grammar

Lecture 4a: Light and Lecture 4b: Color

Lecture 5: Meaning making

Lecture 6: Stereotyping

Lecture 7: Propaganda and Ethics in Visuals

Lecture 8: Creative camera controls

Lecture 9: Traditions of photojournalism

Lecture 10: Typography and graphic design

Final Exam Study Guide

Visitors are invited to have a look through the notes, either as prospective students of this class, or as fellow (official or unofficial) students of visual communication.

It is worth mentioning that the notes presented here are only summaries and do not include all of the imagery and information of class lectures. Please direct all feedback about the notes, including conflicts or contradictions to Jacob Groshek.