The Centre for Visual Methodologies and Social Change has several main purposes:

(1) to advance the study of visual methodologies (photovoice, video documentary, radio documentary, digital technology, dress and other forms of material culture, including artistic representation and performance) within social action research;

(2) to promote a cultural production approach to media education not only in the context of teacher development but also within community outreach involving youth, community health workers, teachers, etc;

(3) to ensure appropriate training opportunities for staff and students who wish to incorporate visual methodologies into their research.