Visula+Literacy

Audrey Brown 9/21/2010 EDT 3010 __Visual Literacy__

Visual literacy is best defined as the ability to understand an image whether that be to interpret an image, learn, or create. Using visual literacy to critique an image properly, one must use perceptions, actions, and tools. The image “Over Proteined” does accurately abide by the PAT model. The image has four multi colored boxes that describe the shocking reality of animal consumption by Americans each year to each second. Aside the boxes are illustrations that appropriately describe the text in an obvious manner. While this is a harsh subject to digest, the simple shapes, soft color palates, and obvious images are more inviting to the viewer and less off putting. Because the statistics are in bold fonts, this is easier for the viewer to read, As well, the black border directs the eye to the subject. “Over Proteined” is a very simple image, but this is very receiving for a viewer and with visual literacy anyone can achieve this.

Visual Literacy is a basic tool, found within most presentations and information, for successful elementary educators. Visual Literacy relates back to the SMART Notebook, the slides wouldn't have been as interesting without an image or slight detail and enthusiastic color. It's been shown that the male eye is drawn to more darker colors such as blues and grays in comparison, girls are more attracted to lighter colors such as yellows an oranges. These distinctive colors attract the student's eye, and we as teachers are responsible for keeping their attention and teaching them; visual literacy does this for all students.