Term                    Definition

Aesthetic               The visual qualities and artistic characteristics of an image
Archive                  A collection of documents, photographs, or records preserved for study
Context                 The circumstances that influence the production and interpretation of a work
Discourse              Systems of ideas and language that shape understanding
Ethics                    Moral considerations within research and practice
Gaze                     The act of looking and associated power relationships
Narrative              The story or sequence of meaning conveyed through images
Representation    The depiction or construction of people, places, or ideas
Semiotics             The study of signs and meaning
Visual Culture      The study of visual images and their societal impact

Maintaining and expanding this glossary throughout the course will strengthen academic writing and critical engagement.