Visual Culture & Critical Theory
Doctoral seminar on the image in society: how looking is structured by power, gender, and the media that surround us.
Dr. Marcus Feld
Visual Culture Studies
The Gaze & Representation
How looking is structured by power.
The Image in the Age of Reproduction
Aura, copies, and the hyperreal.
Spectacle & the Attention Economy
Images, screens, and the value of looking.
Common questions
Who is "Visual Culture & Critical Theory" for?
It is written for learners at PhD level (Doctoral), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on arts. Doctoral seminar on the image in society: how looking is structured by power, gender, and the media that surround us. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.
How long does the course take?
There are 3 lessons totalling 31 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.
What do I need to know before starting?
No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "The Gaze & Representation", covering ways of seeing and the gaze, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.
Is the course free?
Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.