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Visual Literacy
Based on the idea that visual images are a language, visual literacy can be defined as the ability to understand and produce visual messages. This skill is becoming increasingly important with the ever-expanding proliferation of mass media in society. As more and more information and entertainment is acquired through non-print media (such as television, movies and the internet), the ability to think critically and visually about the images presented becomes a significant skill.
Visual literacy is something learned, just as reading and writing are learned. It is very important to have the ability to process visual images efficiently and understand the impact they have on viewers. The lessons in this section provide teachers with a starting point in the learning process.
Lessons in Visual Literacy
Locating Images I Worksheet: Scavenger Hunt I Worksheet: Copying Images
Visual Literacy Resources visit the hotlist of links to find articles, lessons, and other resources.
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This page was last
updated June 20, 2002 This resource was created to support the AT&T/UCLA Initiatives for 21st Century Literacies. |