2. Visual Literacy Visual Literacy can be defined as the ability to understand and produce visual messages

3. Young people learn more than half of what they know from visual information

4. The development of visual skills prepares students for successful and satisfying lives.

5. Uses structural elements within the picture's composition, such as:  foreground and background,  symmetry and asymmetry,  motion and tone. Structure of an image

6. Glossary of Terms 1. Foreground - the part of the picture that is nearest to the viewer 2. Background - the scenery behind something (usually whatever is in the foreground) 3. Symmetry - an exact correspondence of form on two sides of a plane resulting in balance 4. Asymmetry - lack of balance or symmetry 5. Tone - the intensity of light and dark 6. Shape - the basic geometric shapes, such as triangles, squares, and circles, that are apparent in a visual image's composition 7. Motion - the illusion of motion within a visual image

7. 8. Focal Point – the centre point of an image. The first point that catches your attention. 9. Vector Line – a real or imagined line in an image that is created to encourage the viewer to move his/her eyes to a new image or information 10. Contrast – use of different colours that help to reinforce an idea eg black and white 11. Symbolism – eg white suggests pure or innocent; black suggests evil or sad; red suggests passion or excitement etc.

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10. Light and Shadow Value Focus Space Shape Scale Colour Texture Angle Framing Dominance Contrast Repetition Variety Balance Feelings/Mood

11. Movie posters