Visual Perception and Illusions

Description

  • Inhibition: Illusions in space and time
  • The retina and LGN
  • Colour 
  • Lines, textures and illusory contours 
  • MotionI
  • Motion II
  • 3D vision
  • Perceiving objects: Shape and Size
  • Face Perception
  • Workshop - Abnormal visual perception

Delivery

  • 10 one-hour lectures
  • 4 hours of workshops
  • 10 hours drop in

Assessment

  • Class test (75%) - multiple choice test
  • Coursework  (25%) - lay summary and demonstrators notes for visual illusion

The resit paper will have the same format as the class test.

Key skills

  • Gathering information
  • Written communication
  • Critical thinking