Brief Introduction
Explore visual culture for children and young people including, picturebooks, comics, film, television and dramaCourse Summary
Explore the world of children's visual culture and discover how pictures shape our understanding of childhood. This course will introduce you to the key themes and debates in the study of children's visual culture, while also providing practical guidance on developing your own research and analytical skills.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the history and development of children's visual culture
- Examine the ways in which images shape our understanding of childhood
- Develop your research and analytical skills in relation to visual culture
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Visual Culture Researcher
- USA: $60,000
- India: â‚ą4,500,000
- Spain: €42,000
- Children's Book Illustrator
- USA: $50,000
- India: â‚ą3,750,000
- Spain: €35,000
- Art Educator
- USA: $45,000
- India: â‚ą3,375,000
- Spain: €31,500
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the main themes and debates in the study of children's visual culture
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills in relation to visual culture
- Apply your learning to your own research or creative practice
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of visual media
- Interest in children's culture and media
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Children's Literature: A Crash Course
- The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Jackie Marsh
- David Buckingham
Related Books
Requirements
- With a focus on visual analysis, new media and popular culture for children, this course is ideal for anyone with an interest in contemporary educational and cultural topics, parents and those feeling nostalgia for the texts and media of their own youth.
Knowledge
- PicturebooksComicsChildren’s filmChildren on TV and stage
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the world of children's visual culture in the Pictures of Youth course on FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. However, some have noted issues with technical difficulties and pacing.Pros from User Reviews
- Instructors are knowledgeable
- Content is engaging and informative
- Discussions with other learners are valuable
Cons from User Reviews
- Technical difficulties with the platform
- Pacing can be slow at times
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- No certificate of completion offered for free users
Pictures of Youth: An Introduction to Children’s Visual Culture
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Explore visual culture for children and young people including, picturebooks, comics, film, television and drama PicturebooksComicsChildren’s filmChildren on TV and stage...
