The 21st Century world in which we live is a decidedly visual culture. We are surrounded, bombarded by images everywhere in our lives. To communicate effectively visually, we must not only see we must understand!

Vsual literacy is described as the ability to interpret, use, appreciate, and create images and video (using 21st century media) in ways that advance thinking, decision making, communication, and learning.

Students Who Are Visually Literate -

Have a Working Knowledge of Visuals Produced or Displayed through Electronic Media:

* Understand the basic elements of visual design, technique, and media creation and manipulation.

* Are aware of emotional, psychological, physiological, and cognitive influences in perceptions of visuals.

* Comprehend representational, explanatory, abstract, and symbolic images.

Apply Knowledge of Visuals in Electronic Media:

* Are informed viewers, critics, and consumers of visual information.

* Are knowledgeable designers, composers, and producers of visual information.

* Are effective visual communicators.

* Are expressive, innovative visual thinkers and successful problem solvers.

Source: Learning Point Associates - North Central Regional Educational Laboratory - [21st Century Skills]

The Online Visual literacy Project