1. Symbols and their meaning
Visual Literacy
Symbols and their meaning

2. Core Concept #1: No two people see/hear media messages the same way.
In the next 3 slides I want to know what you see?

6. Petroglyphs Noun. a drawing or carving on rock, esp. a prehistoric one
From Greek: petro meaning rock, and glyph meaning drawing or engraving.

7. Petroglyphs: what do they mean?
Contrary to common belief, most symbols were not spiritual in nature. 
Directional signs – showing water, important places, natural features
Marking trails
Identify territory, tribe or clan
Recording history – hunts, natural occurrences
Astrological

14. What is a symbol?

15. Contemporary Symbols Are there symbols we identify with as humans?
As citizens of the world?
As Americans?
As Cleveland High School students?

25. Your Turn! Design a modern petroglyph and/or set of symbols
Must be original
May NOT use text
Must be large enough to see from a distance