SOC06020 2022 Visualising Sociology
Full Title
Visualising Sociology
Transcript Title
Visualising Sociology
Code
SOC06020
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
SOC - Sociology
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Brenda Feeney, Ailise McDowell, Susan McDonnell
Programme Membership
SG_HJOIN_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology and Politics
Description
Visual Sociology is concerned with the ways in which visual materials can be used to illuminate societal processes and issues. This is realised in two ways: Firstly through the study and production of images as a means of making sense of social reality and of cultural representation; and secondly through employing a range of visual methods in social research. This module introduces techniques such as collage, mapping, photography and digital storytelling for expanding the sociological imagination, exploring and responding to material from other year 1 Sociology modules, as well as making links to students’ own experiences. It further provides opportunities for practical experimentation with visual and creative methods that may be applied in future social research.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Discuss the use of visual methods in sociological study and research.
2.
Appreciate the roles of power and positionality in visual representation
3.
Analyse self-generated and found images to illuminate society and culture
4.
Understand the application of a range of visual and creative techniques for social research.
5.
Create and edit a digital story to effectively explore a theme or concept from sociology
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Short lectures
Practical workshops
Case studies
Small group discussions
Supported student inquiry and visual creation
Engagement with academic reading
Module Assessment Strategies
Visual portfolio with annotations 40%.
Develop, create and edit a digital story 60%.
Repeat Assessments
Project.
Indicative Syllabus
LO1 Visual methods in sociological study and research
Introduction to the ‘visual turn’ in the social sciences
LO2 Power and positionality in visual representation
Representation, ethics and ways of seeing
LO3 Analyse self-generated and found images to illuminate society and culture
Exploring the use of photographs, advertisements, social media images as a means of 'making the familiar strange’
LO4 Understand the application of a range of visual and creative techniques for social research.
Photo elicitation, photovoice, collage, sandboxing, photographic mapping
LO5 Create and edit a digital story to effectively explore a theme or concept from sociology
Story development, selection of visuals, editing on WeVideo to create a 3 minute film
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visual research portfolio | Formative | Assessment | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,4 |
| 2 | Digital story | Project | Project | 60 % | Week 12 | 3,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Short lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Problem Based Learning | Flat Classroom | Workshops/group learning | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Berger, J. (1972) Ways of Seeing. London, Penguin books
Harper, D. (2012) Visual Sociology Oxon; Routledge
Lambert, J. and Hessler, B. (2018) Digital Storytelling: Capturing Lives, Creating Community. NY, Routledge
Mannay, D. (2015) Visual, Narrative and Creative Research Methods: Application, Reflection and Ethics. London, Routledge
Pauwels, L. (2010) Visual Sociology Reframed: An Analytical Synthesis and Discussion of Visual Methods in Social and Cultural Research. Sociological Methods Research 38; 545
Pink, S. (2007) Doing Visual Ethnography: Images, media and representation in research (second ed.) London, Sage.
Pink, S. (2011) Images, Senses and Applications: Engaging Visual Anthropology, Visual Anthropology, 24:5, 437-454
Prosser, J. (2006) ‘Researching with Visual Images Some Guidance Notes and a Glossary for Beginners’, Working Paper: Real Life Methods. University of Manchester and University of Leeds.
Rose, G. (2016) Visual Methodologies (4th ed) London, Sage
Sturken, M. and Cartwright, L. (2009) Practices of Looking: An Introduction to Visual Culture (2nd edition) NY, Oxford University Press
Journal Resources
Visual Studies
Visual Anthropology
Other Resources
Additional Information