Symbols like waving a white flag means to surrender or to give up. That is a universal to all people regardless of a language barrier. When I think of visual literacy I immediately think of what I see and how I interpret what I see. Adding visual literacy to business now mean interpreting what I see while engaging with others. After breaking down what I think visual literacy is I can draw a educated conclusion that I agree with the text book more than Brian Kennedy’s video.
The text book states that “a group of vision related competencies a human being can develop by seeing, and at the same time, having and integrating other sensory experiences… to communicate with others… and comprehend and enjoy visual communication” Visual Literacy learning to see William Ryan Copyright © 2012, Bridgepoint Education, Inc. That definition seems to hit it right on the head whereas in Brian Kennedy video he explains visual literacy as “the ability to construct meaning from images”. Mr. Kennedy definition seems to be missing important aspects when used in a particular subject. Taking what you can see and not only get meaning but relate that meaning to the subject at hand with your peers would be a more complete definition. The text book definition would be more accurate in today’s world. Being able to comprehend which is to understand what you see and discuss your understanding with other’s for class, on any social media site can help you engage in an informative discussion. Having a full understanding can also be self-pleasing and you can have the opportunity to get someone else’s perspective. I can say that when I am able to engage in a positive discussion with peers I do enjoy it and look forward to it. For example Facebook you update your status with hopes that people will comment and the anticipation of the comments are sometime be overwhelming. One image can mean many things. Texting is the new way of communication. When I am really upset or the joke was really funny I can send a emoji which are faces that have a expressions which can be translated without the use of words. Being able to communicate with images is the way the world can connect and does connect. As discussed in Brian Kennedy’s video “people are 90% visual learners” so true for the saying a picture can mean a thousand words but that emoji can get my point across.