2. MODULE OVERVIEW
• In this module, we will cover:
1. Images and their message
2. How images impact the audience
3. MODULE OVERVIEW
• In this module, we will use a blog to:
• Write reflections to questions
• Sketch ideas
• Share with peers
• Blogs will be enabled on the web site when needed
5. LESSON OVERVIEW
• In this lesson, we will:
• Explore the guiding questions and share our thoughts with a
partner.
6. GUIDING QUESTIONS
1. How do images in your environment affect you?
2. What effect do you see imagery placing on
children, peers, and adults?
3. Why do we use images on Web pages?
4. What makes a successful image?
7. WEB SITES
• What is an image
• http://www.webster-dictionary.org/definition/image
• Visual Literacy
• http://k-8visual.info/
• Presenting Effective Web Graphics:
• http://docs.rinet.ru/WebGraphics/ch6.htm
8. 1ST BLOG ENTRY
• In your blog, add an “image” section.
1. Find 6 images from various sources
(billboards, stores, magazines, books, Web, packaging, m
ovies, etc.)
2. Describe each image (provide a link if found online)
3. Under each image, cite where it was found.
4. Under each image, describe the message and explain
whether or not it is successful.
9. LESSON REVIEW
• During this lesson we discussed imagery in our
society and the importance of visual literacy.
• Visual Literacy: The ability to read and create meaning from
images.
• Image: A two-dimensional representation of someone or
something, such as a drawing or photograph.
10. ON A TELEVISION COMMERCIAL
THIS IS PART OF AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE TOURIST INDUSTRY OF
AFRICA. THE PHOTO IS ENTICING, SO I THINK THIS IS SUCCESSFUL.
11. ASSESSMENT
• Answer the following questions in the Discussion
Forum
1. How do images influence people?
2. True or False: An arrow pointing to the east in a logo
could mean movement.
3. How are images used on the Web? Why are they so
important?
4. Check out your environment; where do you see images?
1. Make a list of images and how they influence you.
2. What makes them successful? Text, images, color?
Notes de l'éditeur
Module 4 Overview
Module 4 Overview
Lesson 1 Overview
Use the guiding questions as a class starter, allowing the students time to answer the questions in their journal. Discuss student answers to the question.
Use Web sites to give background information and show examples.
Student Activity
Summary and vocabulary
Ask students to answer questions in their journal, with a partner, or as a whole class.