April: Visual Literacies

Presentational Topics:

1. Theories of visual perception and comprehension

2. Interpretive Processes

3. Art and Picturebooks

4. Using advertisements in the classroom

Professional Article for Discussion: Comprehending Picturebooks http://www.frankserafini.com/PubArticles/NavPbooks.htm

Handouts: Comprehending Visual Images

Recommended Podcast: 12 Visual Literacies

Interactive Discussion Strategy: Graffiti Boards

Learning Experiences:

1. Keep track of what you read and write for one week

2. Take one picturebook and analyze it using the analysis guide provided below

3. Bring in some art works that relate to the illustrations in selected picturebooks

Questions for Discussion:

1. How do you introduce a picturebook?

2. What are the structures, elements and designs of picturebooks?

3. What types of art influence picturebooks?

4. What are the basic elements of visual design?

Suggested Children's Literature:

Leo Lionni Booklist

http://www.frankserafini.com/BooklistsPDF/LionniBiblio.pdf

Chris Van Allsburg Booklist

http://www.frankserafini.com/BooklistsPDF/VanAllsburgBiblio.pdf

Professional Resources:

Picturebook Analysis Guide

http://www.frankserafini.com/ClassroomResources/ImageAnalysis.htm

Analyzing Advertisements

http://www.frankserafini.com/Handouts/Adguide.htm