Visual Literacy

                             

                                                Understanding Comics; © Scott McCloud

•  Today's young adults feel comfortable with non-text visual media, from video games to graphical icons used with standard computer programs.

•  Comic books employ a highly cinematic approach to storytelling.

•  Comic books utilize combinations of text and pictures (sequential art) to convey messages in a manner unique to comics.

•  Understanding comics requires a special type of visual literacy, which in turn offers a translatable skill in today's highly graphical environment.

•  Reading comics with a critical eye helps develop an appreciation for art and different artistic styles.

 

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