Is there such thing as visual language? I absolutely believe there I a visual language. I can vividly recall my first days as an LDS missionary in Portugal, not really speaking the language at all, and being able to find my way around. In fact, after just four days in the country, my trainer andContinue reading “VISUAL LANGUAGE”
Tag Archives: Visual Literacy
Visual Framing
An Excerpt from “How Visuals Contribute to Framing Effects.” In today’s modern news coverage, photos, illustrations, graphics, and other visuals play a prominent role. It is accepted that visuals in news media help define and frame issues. Framing is often used in discussing news media reporting. Gamson and Modigliani (1987) explain that a frame isContinue reading “Visual Framing”
VISUALS & GAMING
Gaming and Visual Communication It’s no secret that one of my favorite pastimes is gaming. My entire life I have enjoyed playing video games. Growing up in the northwest, shooting hoops in the backyard was often not option due to the rain. When the weather wouldn’t permit me to play basketball, I would turn toContinue reading “VISUALS & GAMING”
COMIC BOOK PHD
When I was growing up, I loved reading comic books. I loved getting lost in the fantasy worlds created by Stan Lee and Marvel Studios. Some of my favorite memories include going to the hobby shop and buying a new comic, pack of trading cards, or action figure. Even now as an adult, I enjoyContinue reading “COMIC BOOK PHD”
TYPOGRAPHY
The first thing you notice about every piece of text, be it print or online, is the font. While the font is seemingly just an aesthetic choice, font selection can say a lot about the content. Imagine reading an academic article written in a font like Comic Sans MS. At the same time, imagine readingContinue reading “TYPOGRAPHY”
Hayden Coombs 