Journal Article10.3200/chng.40.6.60-64
Visual Literacy
01 Nov 2008
Vol. 40, pp 60-64
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TL;DR: Visual literacy involves interpreting, creating and selecting images to convey a range of meanings.
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Abstract: Visual literacy involves developing the set of skills needed to be able to interpret the content of visual images, examine social impact of those images and to discuss purpose, audience and ownership. It includes the ability to visualise internally, communicate visually and read and interpret visual images. Visual literacy also involves making judgements of the accuracy, validity and worth of images. A visually literate person is able to discriminate and make sense of visual objects and images; create visuals; comprehend and appreciate the visuals created by others; and visualise objects in their mind’s eye. To be an effective communicator in today’s world, a person needs to be able to interpret, create and select images to convey a range of meanings.
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