Basics of picture communication (3cr)
Course unit code: C-02631-VAPTU7
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Institution
- Humak University of Applied Sciences
Objective
Student: - understands the basics of picture communication - understands the role of the picture communication as part of linguistic accessibility - learns the place of picture communication as part a of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - understands the concept of iconity - looks up online material, literature and research on image communication
Content
The course covers the basics of picture communication, and at the beginning of the course you will also be briefly introduced to the wider field of communication support methods. The content of the picture communication studies includes the different functions of the picture, the different types of pictures and the materials used in picture communication. The course will also provide an orientation to visual communication in general and its advantages. The course includes independent exercises.
Qualifications
Opintojaksolle ei vaadita aiempia opintoja. Opintojakso soveltuu hyvin myös kuvakommunikointia jo aiemmin käyttäneille ammattilaisille, joilla ei ole teoriatietoa kuvasta kommunikointia tukevana menetelmänä.