"introduction to visual literacy: strategies for "reading" art"
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Presentation for the "Introduction to Visual Literacy: Strategies for "Reading" Art" program offered by the Maine Humanities Council, October 2012TRANSCRIPT
by Justin HoenkeTeen Librarian
Portland Public Library
@justinlibrarian
Introduction to Visual Literacy: Strategies for “Reading” Art
WHY?
Great for those starting to read: connecting words with
images/actions
WHY?
Sometimes people are better visual learners...case in point,
your presenter!
Whether you like it or not, foreign expressions represent an integral part of the English language (and of many other languages, too). Knowing the meaning and usage of the most used ones is very important. First of all
because it will enable you to understand pieces of text that include them. Secondly, because you might also need to use those expressions on particular situations (avoid using them just to sound smart though). Below you will find 6
foreign expressions commonly used in English, enjoy!1. De Facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means “actual” (if used as an adjective) or “in practice” (if used as an adverb). In legal terms, de facto is commonly used in contrast to de jure, which means “by law.” Something, therefore, can
emerge either de facto (by practice) or de jure (by law).And what of the plastic red bench, which has served as his de facto home for the last 15 years and must by now be
a collector’s item? (NY Times)2. Vis-à-Vis
The literal meaning of this French expression is “face to face” (used as an adverb). It is used more widely as a preposition though, meaning “compared with” or “in relation to.”
It’s going to be a huge catalyst in moving the whole process forward and it really strengthens the U.S. position vis-a-vis our trading partners (Yahoo! News)
3. Status quoThis famous Latin expression means “the current or existing state of affairs.” If something changes the status quo,
it is changing the way things presently are.Bush believes that the status quo — the presence in a sovereign country of a militant group with missiles capable of
hitting a U.S. ally — is unacceptable. (Washington Post)4. Cul-de-sac
This expression was originated in England by French-speaking aristocrats. Literally it means “bottom of a sack,” but generally it refers to a dead-end street. Cul-de-sac can also be used metaphorically to express an action that leads
to nowhere or an impasse.But the code of omerta was in effect for two carloads of fans circling the cul-de-sac to have a look at the house.
(Reuters.com)A cul-de-sac of poverty (The Economist)
Whether you like it or not, foreign expressions represent an integral part of the English language (and of many other languages, too). Knowing the meaning and usage of the most used ones is very important. First of all
because it will enable you to understand pieces of text that include them. Secondly, because you might also need to use those expressions on particular situations (avoid using them just to sound smart though). Below you will find 6
foreign expressions commonly used in English, enjoy!1. De Facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means “actual” (if used as an adjective) or “in practice” (if used as an adverb). In legal terms, de facto is commonly used in contrast to de jure, which means “by law.” Something, therefore, can
emerge either de facto (by practice) or de jure (by law).And what of the plastic red bench, which has served as his de facto home for the last 15 years and must by now be
a collector’s item? (NY Times)2. Vis-à-Vis
The literal meaning of this French expression is “face to face” (used as an adverb). It is used more widely as a preposition though, meaning “compared with” or “in relation to.”
It’s going to be a huge catalyst in moving the whole process forward and it really strengthens the U.S. position vis-a-vis our trading partners (Yahoo! News)
3. Status quoThis famous Latin expression means “the current or existing state of affairs.” If something changes the status quo,
it is changing the way things presently are.Bush believes that the status quo — the presence in a sovereign country of a militant group with missiles capable of
hitting a U.S. ally — is unacceptable. (Washington Post)4. Cul-de-sac
This expression was originated in England by French-speaking aristocrats. Literally it means “bottom of a sack,” but generally it refers to a dead-end street. Cul-de-sac can also be used metaphorically to express an action that leads
to nowhere or an impasse.But the code of omerta was in effect for two carloads of fans circling the cul-de-sac to have a look at the house.
(Reuters.com)A cul-de-sac of poverty (The Economist)
THIS MEANS VERY LITTLE TO
ME AND SORT OF MAKES MY
BRAIN HURT
COOPERATION MAKES IT HAPPEN!
IMAGES AND WORDS
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN
WORDS!
Try explaining "AWKWARD SILENCE"
HOW?
You start slow
Aim for graphic novels that are:● Heavy on images
Aim for graphic novels that are:● Heavy on images● Not too many pages
Aim for graphic novels that are:● Heavy on images● Not too many pages● Not part of a massive series
Aim for graphic novels that are:● Heavy on images● Not too many pages● Not part of a massive series● HAVE FUN! LAUGH!
A DAY WITHOUT
LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED
-Charlie Chaplin
WHO?
WHO?FAB for English Language Learners!
WHO?Reaching Reluctant Readers
GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANTThis is the principle we need to adopt...
WHY?If we give them what they want, then they will follow through.
Their own choice=more personal investment
HOW?
TOP TEN LISTS
The American Library Assocation (ALA)
and
The Young Adult Library Services Association(YALSA)
ARE YOUR FRIENDS!
1. SMILE by Raina Telgemeier
2. ASTRONAUT ACADEMY by Dave Roman
3. The BONE series by Jeff Smith
4. JOHNNY BOO by James Kochalka
5. Any GARFIELD collection by Jim Davis
RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNGER AGES
1. WATCHMEN by Alan Moore
2. IDENTITY CRISIS by Brad Meltzer
3. The SWAMP THING series by Alan Moore
4. THE NEW 52 collection by Various Authors
5. Peepshow by Joe Matt
RECOMMENDED FOR OLDER AGES
I used a bunch of images and panels from the following artists because I think they are really awesome:
Raina TelgemeierDave Roman
Faith Erin HicksGene Luen Yang
Alan Moore Dave Gibbons
Joe MattJohn Porcellino
I hope they don't mind. PS: buy their books
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