Visual Literacy in Terms of Cultural Connection

SJSU iSchool Audio/Video Podcast

In the area of globalization, societies increasingly use visual arts to communicate and teach. This presentation explains universal and culturally-defined aspects of visual literacy in light of cultural arts. In the process, it signals the importance of understanding cultural differences to appreciate cultural visual values and minimize culture clashes. It then discusses the role that librarians play to embrace cultural arts and visual literacy, both in terms of resources as well as instruction.

Access the captioned version of this webcast at https://youtu.be/_POzpJsuxcU