Focus and Scope

The Journal of Visual Communication and Humanities (JVCH) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal exploring the intersections of visual communication, design, and the humanities. JVCH aims to provide a platform for scholarly research that examines the role of visual media in shaping cultural, social, and humanistic perspectives. The journal invites contributions that investigate how visual communication practices influence and are influenced by humanistic disciplines, including but not limited to philosophy, history, cultural studies, art, literature, and media studies.

Core Areas of Focus:

    Visual Communication:
        Theoretical and practical studies on visual design principles.
        Analysis of visual media and its impact on communication in society.
        Innovations in digital and graphic design for communication purposes.
        Case studies on the effectiveness of visual storytelling in various contexts.

    Humanities and Cultural Studies:
        Exploration of cultural narratives through visual media.
        The role of visual communication in preserving and transforming cultural heritage.
        Studies on visual representation in literature, history, and philosophy.
        Interdisciplinary research on the convergence of visual arts and humanities.

    Media and Visual Culture:
        Impact of digital media on visual communication practices.
        The evolution of visual culture in response to technological advancements.
        Visual media’s role in shaping public opinion and social movements.
        Comparative studies on traditional vs. digital visual communication.

    Art and Visual Aesthetics:
        Critical analysis of visual aesthetics in art and design.
        The relationship between visual art and humanistic inquiry.
        Studies on the influence of visual arts on cultural and social identities.
        Examination of visual trends and their historical significance.

    Ethics and Visual Communication:
        Ethical considerations in the creation and dissemination of visual content.
        The role of visual communication in addressing social justice issues.
        Studies on the responsible use of visual media in public discourse.
        The impact of visual propaganda and its ethical implications.

    Educational and Pedagogical Approaches:
        The use of visual communication in humanities education.
        Innovative teaching methods that integrate visual media with humanistic studies.
        Case studies on the effectiveness of visual aids in learning and instruction.
        Research on curriculum development that combines visual communication and humanities.