Conversations in Visual Studies
SOCA Intro to Visual Studies
Course: SOCA 201 - Introduction to Visual Studies, University of the Fraser Valley Professor: Dr. Candace Couse New Episodes: yearly, as the semester unfolds Welcome to Conversations in Visual Studies, a student-led podcast exploring key themes in visual studies through the lens of personal experience, artistic practice, and Indigenous knowledge. Each episode brings together a new group of students to discuss critical questions on the role of visual art in society, connecting their responses to lived experiences, artists from history and today, and their own creative work. From exploring the ways art can serve as a tool for social change to examining how personal identity influences artmaking, our episodes provide thoughtful and engaging discussions that are both accessible and deeply reflective. The podcast is produced as part of the SOCA 201 - Introduction to Visual Studies course, designed to connect theory with creative practice. Episodes are recorded in variou