READING THE BIG PICTURE A Visual Literacy Curriculum for Today.

Zatko, Ruzena

CU

Silverman, K. k., & Piedmont, J. j. (2016). READING THE BIG PICTURE A Visual Literacy Curriculum for Today. Knowledge Quest, 44(5), 32-37.

 

In this article, the authors discuss the importance of a visual representations. Often what’s stressed is learning how to write and for students becoming perfect writers. However, there isnt enough emphasis put on visual learning. When it comes for students to create presentations, they are unsure how to tackle this confidently. Visual learning hardly gets introduced until students are in the 9^th grade. It is important for students to learn tips and get an introduction on proper visual skills early in. This way students can also identify what looks good, elements of design, etc.

 

This article was helpful because it discussed the importance of visual literacy ad why it should be taught early in. There is advice offered for instructors on how to incorporate lessons on visual literacy and how to get students engaged in critique each other’s presentations so they can determine what works and what doesn’t. Overall, this helps students in feeling better prepared for college and to build confidence in their own design.