Visual Communication (journal)

Visual Communication is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the study of visual communication, broadly defined. It publishes original research articles, theoretical essays, and book reviews examining the role of visual forms in contemporary social, cultural, and political life.

The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of visual phenomena, including but not limited to: photography, film, television, advertising, graphic design, architecture, digital media, and art. It seeks to understand how these visual forms are produced, circulated, interpreted, and consumed, and how they shape social identities, power relations, and cultural values.

Visual Communication is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing on theories and methodologies from fields such as communication studies, media studies, sociology, cultural studies, art history, and visual anthropology. It aims to foster critical and nuanced understandings of the complex relationships between visual culture and society. The journal's target audience includes academics, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in the study of visual communication.

The journal is typically published quarterly. Its editorial board is composed of leading scholars in the field. Information regarding the journal's current publisher and indexing information is readily available through standard academic databases.