Visual Literacy: A Picture is Worth 1000 Words LEADERS IN LITERACY CONFERENCE Visual Literacy: A Picture is Worth 1000 Words Power point template opening slide Aiken County Public School District January 13, 2017 tlaudenslager@acpsd.net

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Essential Question What is visual literacy, why is it an important skill for 21st century students and how can I teach it in the classroom? aiken county public school district

Meeting Outcomes As a result of attending this meeting, participants will have: A clear understanding of the meaning of visual literacy and methods for improving visual literacy in the classroom Completed a visual literacy model for art criticism that makes interdisciplinary connections Gained access to resources that facilitate teaching visual literacy to students aiken county public school district

What is Visual Literacy? The ability to interpret and construct meaning from images Reading, writing, and comprehending visual language It is not a skill in and of itself, but rather, requires the utilization of a toolbox of multiple skills It is a form of critical thinking that is interdisciplinary aiken county public school district

Why is Visual Literacy Important? Everything is an image, even text! 90% of the information we take in from the world around us is taken in visually Images are a universal language We live in an era of visual culture and students need to understand how the media manipulates/affects its audience It engages students in higher order thinking and problem solving It encourages awareness, mindfulness, and reflection aiken county public school district

Visual Literacy PARKING LOT? aiken county public school district

Visual Literacy in the Classroom How do students use visual literacy in your classroom? aiken county public school district

Visual Literacy in the Classroom Art/Image Criticism Critique Self- Assessment Artist/Reflective Statements Drawing from Observation Creating Master Copies Graphic Organizers Visual Notetaking aiken county public school district

Art Criticism Model Look, See, Draw Describe Analyze Interpret Judge I utilize this model as bellwork, reviewing one section each day with short conversations. After scaffolding, students can complete many sections on their own and less guided practice is needed. This model could be done during a class period or used in parts to best serve your classroom/content needs. aiken county public school district

Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 Practice STEP 1: Look, See, Draw Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 aiken county public school district

LOOK, SEE, DRAW This section teaches students: Spatial Intelligence Reducing Images to Basic Shapes (increasing drawing skills) Rules of Composition Encourages “Looking Closely” and Increased Observation Skills* Increase D.O.K. through asking questions like… How does this image relate to our current project/unit? How does this artwork compare to the art of our inspirational artist/culture? aiken county public school district

LOOK, SEE, DRAW Making Connections: Grid/Scale Drawings of Images Scientific Inquiry through Observational Drawing Using images/artwork from a specific time period, culture, etc. and discussing main indicators within the image aiken county public school district

Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 Practice STEP 2: Describe Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 aiken county public school district

DESCRIBE This section teaches students: To identify basic facts about the artwork/image Vocabulary terms (art genres, subjects, etc.) Increases observation skills and information gathering skills depending on the depth of description you require Increase D.O.K. through asking questions like… Describe what you see in the image as if you were telling a friend who had never seen it before. What do you notice first about the image? Defend your answer. How is this image categorized in… (art genres, ad types, etc.)? aiken county public school district

DESCRIBE Making Connections: Give students an article with background information about the image, culture, artist, etc. and have them write about the work using visual and contextual evidence and background knowledge. Composition with Golden Ratio Fibonacci Sequence aiken county public school district

Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 Practice STEP 3: Analyze Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 aiken county public school district

ANALYZE This section teaches students: Formal analysis of the Elements and Principles of Art and Design and how they are used Rules of composition Justification skills (Using evidence from the image to support their answers) Increase D.O.K. through asking questions like… What is the most important principle of design used in this image? Defend your answer. Which element(s) help to illustrate the design principle? aiken county public school district

ANALYZE Making Connections: Read the image closely to determine what the image says explicitly and make logical inferences from it; cite specific evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the image. *This can be done using content-specific imagery and asking students to look for lesson/unit specific information. Analyzing Advertisements and Propaganda Linear Perspective, Pattern and Repetition, Symmetry aiken county public school district

Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 Practice STEP 4: Interpret Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 aiken county public school district

INTERPRET This section teaches students: Theme, Purpose, and Function Analytical thinking skills Justification skills (Using evidence from the image) Symbology, Color Theory, and Persuasive Oral/Writing Skills Increase D.O.K. through asking questions like… What is the theme or message that the artist is trying to communicate? Develop a logical argument using evidence from the image to support your answer. aiken county public school district

INTERPRET Making Connections: Argumentative or Persuasive Writing relating to content lesson/unit Incorporate Literary Devices (Personification, Metaphors, Symbols, etc.) Optical Illusions (how are they achieved?) Writing about and discussing images of life forms, ecosystems, etc. or images from a specific time period or culture. aiken county public school district

Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 Practice STEP 5: Judge Boy with Gasmask, Banksy, Graffiti on Oil Drum (London) , 2010 aiken county public school district

JUDGE This section teaches students: Analytical thinking skills Justification skills (Using evidence from the image) Argumentative writing Increase D.O.K. through asking questions like… Do you think the artist was successful in… (conveying their intent, etc.)? Support your opinion with evidence from the image. aiken county public school district

JUDGE Making Connections: Argumentative or Persuasive Writing relating to content lesson/unit aiken county public school district

Visual Literacy PARKING LOT PARTY? aiken county public school district

Resources For Teaching Visual Literacy http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html https://prezi.com/e5xvgqkllrwm/observational-drawing-and-scientific-inquiry/ http://www.sbcusd.k12.ca.us/DocumentCenter/View/114320 https://www.uwgb.edu/malloyk/art_criticism_and_formal_analysi.htm https://prezi.com/ha1zgx6nmx0w/feldmans-model-of-art-criticism/ https://www.theartofed.com/2016/10/10/ultimate-guide-using-bell-ringers-art-room/ https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/ aiken county public school district

Meeting Outcomes Revisited As a result of attending this meeting, participants will have: A clear understanding of the meaning of visual literacy and methods for improving visual literacy in the classroom Completed a visual literacy model for art criticism that makes interdisciplinary connections Gained access to resources that facilitate teaching visual literacy to students aiken county public school district

Essential Question What is visual literacy, why is it an important skill for 21st century students and how can I teach it in my classroom? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jR8zWqyHBY aiken county public school district

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