Well before getting to the edges of literacy definitions lets look at actual definitions. Just take a look some of these to get an understanding of each specific literacy: (Click on the image to enlarge)
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So yes, there are many types of literacies and very specific defining criteria for some of them.
Alot of what is discussed about metaliteracy involves these kinds of literacies, particularly information literacy, media literacy and visual literacy.
The MOOC talk "Connecting Visual Literacy to Metaliteracy" focuses on the power that visual media has in presenting a message. The incorporation of images and illustration must aid in the message being said. If there is a contradiction with the components of the content then confusion can arise.
Let me put this into a picture:
You see what you have here? Unless the sign wants you to moonwalk, pedestrians may be slightly confused at the image of a man walking right when you must actually go left.
Proper use of media is important. How confusing would it be if the images of restroom signs were switched?
So do you follow the words or the pictures? And what someone can't read the words? Imagine the comical sketch we can make of this. But this is what I'm getting at, this is the point of visual literacy; not only how to read them but the proper use of them.
The MOOC talk "Connecting Visual Literacy to Metaliteracy" focuses on the power that visual media has in presenting a message. The incorporation of images and illustration must aid in the message being said. If there is a contradiction with the components of the content then confusion can arise.
Let me put this into a picture:
You see what you have here? Unless the sign wants you to moonwalk, pedestrians may be slightly confused at the image of a man walking right when you must actually go left.
Proper use of media is important. How confusing would it be if the images of restroom signs were switched?
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| Do I go Left or Right? |
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