IGNOU BANE-144 Assignment 2026-27
Visual Anthropology
Last updated by IGNOU: 13 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 12 Nov 2026, 08:54 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the BANE-144 assignment front page →| Course code | BANE-144 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Visual Anthropology |
| Programme | Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Anthropology (BSCANH)BSCANH |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | BANE 144/ASST/TMA/July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 16 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the BANE-144 assignment
The BANE-144 assignment covers the history and representation of visual anthropology, images, ethnographic film and visual research. It also asks students to apply visual research methods to a social setting.
The assignment has three sections worth 100 marks in total. Assignment I has two essay questions, Assignment II has two short notes and five brief answers, and Assignment III has two practical-based questions. All questions are compulsory.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment I (a) | 20 | Trace the development of visual anthropology over time. |
| Assignment I (b) | 20 | Discuss political and aesthetic issues in visual representation. |
| Assignment II, short note (a) | 10 | Write a short note on the relationship between anthropology and images. |
| Assignment II, short note (b) | 10 | Describe the characteristics and uses of ethnographic film. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (a) | 2 | Explain internal and external narratives of images. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (b) | 2 | Write briefly about Azande witchcraft and oracles. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (c) | 2 | Discuss the connection between films and tribal tourism. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (d) | 2 | Write briefly about images and objects representing the “Other”. |
| Assignment II, brief answer (e) | 2 | Explain text and hypertext. |
| Assignment III (a) | 20 | Prepare a visual research framework for one social setting. |
| Assignment III (b) | 10 | Explain two approaches to conducting visual research. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in all three sections, using your own words.
- Write approximately 500 words for each Assignment I answer, 250 words for each short note and 75 words for each brief answer in Assignment II.
- Organise essay answers with an introduction and conclusion, and present ideas logically and clearly.
- Submit handwritten assignments to the coordinator of your learner support centre within the stipulated time.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the learner support centre to return the assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 31 October 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session; the PDF lists different admission-batch deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for BANE-144?
The printed code is BANE 144/ASST/TMA/July 2026 and January 2027.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The three sections total 100 marks, and the assignment carries 30% weightage.
Are all questions compulsory?
Yes. The PDF asks students to answer every question in all three sections.
What are the word limits?
Assignment I answers should be about 500 words each. In Assignment II, short notes should be about 250 words each and brief answers about 75 words each.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit the handwritten assignment to the coordinator of your learner support centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 31 October 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF lists different admission-batch deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
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- BANC-105: Tribes and Peasants in India
- BANC-106: Human Ecology: Biological and Cultural Dimensions
- BANC-107: Biological Diversity in Human Populations
- BANC-108: Theories of Culture and Society
- BANC-109: Human Growth and Development
- BANC-110: Research Methods
- BANC-111: Human Population Genetics
- BANC-112: Anthropology in Practice
- BANC-113: Forensic Anthropology
- BANC-114: Anthropology of India
- BANE-141: Physiological Anthropology
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.