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Course Subject: GE20

Let's Analyze

Activity 1. Guided by the lessons on the introduction of reading visuals, it is

best to note that you can articulate the sub-topics in a manner of
explanation. Now is your chance to explain the following briefly.

1. Text and Genres

These are written or spoken discourses in which texts are divided into
genres based on their communication. The social context and purpose of a
particular text type determine how meanings are structured. For example,
detective novels, science fiction, romance books, action, horror, and
pornographic films are examples of genres in literature. Content, stories,
characters, and discourse help to distinguish each of these subgenres.
When it comes to reading images as text, genetics and intertext don't provide
us with direct access to visual truth; instead, they serve as contexts and
examples thru which we may discuss and change images before making
judgments about them. Associating individuals, places, events, and texts
with specific genres is typically based on evaluation binaries that shape and
influence how we see the visual world.
2. Text and Intertext
Everything that has been regarded as if it were an integral part of the text is
indicated. Moreover, intertextuality, which uses another text to generate a
new reader, should be mentioned. The viewer's understanding of a piece of
literature is influenced by the interconnections between works of literature
that are similar or related. There's also the relationship between writings that
use quotations and allusions to infuse their meaning.
3. Seeing as reading
When you see anything, you have to recognize or make connections
between the facts your eyes are gathering and what you already know and
have experienced. This takes some time and effort. When we view things,
we are not just replicating what is in front of us but actively participating in our
surroundings. It's impossible to pay attention to what's in clear view if we don't
keep our eyes open for things we do not even notice. This is also a measure of
how much we pay attention to what's happening in the world around us today.

New Technologies of Seeing

As we all know, there are many ways to describe technology wherein we think
about it as a collection of tools and other equipment, as well as a set of skills
and a body of knowledge. Furthermore, technology may be seen as an
organizing principle and a process hence people and machines work together
to generate products and services because of the way society is organized.
When it comes to modern visual technology, there is no limit to what may be
accomplished. Digital imaging is a term that encompasses a wide range of
technological advancements, ranging from video cameras and digital
microscopes to virtual reality headsets and the internet. As a result, we may
conclude that technology is more than simply a set of skills or a collection of
gadgets.
2. Tacit Seeing

We can get by with tacit understanding if we just care about getting our day
instead of working. But if we want to make sense of what we're seeing, it's a
terrible choice. In other words, we see and sense not because we are
observing the world from a distance, but rather because our attention is
centered on our own experience. Every aspect of who we are, from our lineage
and upbringing to our preferences and dispositions, is a part of who we are.
The viewer's prior experiences will impact what is viewed. Hence, experiences
of the past are perceptions that are shaped by a variety of things, including your
background, education, culture, and personal beliefs. Due to all of these
factors, you are more likely to focus on certain pieces of information and
process the information in specific ways.
Techniques of Seeing and Reading
Students' involvement, understanding, and observation of their knowledge have
been shown to increase when instructors recommend that students try to
generate visual presentations while they read. It improves the

comprehension of narratives and other literary material by encouraging the

readers to engage with and reflect on the ideas presented. Seeing and, at the
same time, reading improves your ability to comprehend and analyze new
information. It awakens your senses and sharpens your memory abilities.
Furthermore, it enhances memory retention and emotional balance.

Seeing as literacy

This is the capacity of a person to read, analyze, and comprehend information

provided in graphical or graphic imagery. It is a notion that has opportunities in
the fields of art and design, but it has far broader implications. It is also about
language, communication, and interpersonal contact in this case. As you
become more conscious of these aspects, you will be better able to push
yourself to not just comprehend what you are seeing, but also ask yourself why
you perceive it in the manner that you do.
Arresting Reality

The term of "Arresting" itself refers to a striking, impressive, and memorable

image. For example, you took a picture with a sunset. If you look at this picture,
you'll see that time and motion have arresting been completely frozen in that
shot, which is why it's so commonly connected with photography.

Seeing in Context

Your drawings and artwork give us visual linkages that help us completely
comprehend the art. Context, on the other hand, is anything about the artwork
creator, that inspired the artwork or the creator who is the artist. Included would
be when the piece was created, where it was created culturally and
geographically, why it was formed, and potentially additional facts. We may
love a drawing or painting's powerful color, energetic mark-making, poetic
forms, and patterns without understanding its background. "Its whole meaning
will be lost unless we can 'read' or 'see' the visual linkages or cues that it has
provided. To summarize, habit, cultural trajectory, and cultural literacy are the
three essential elements in shaping what we perceive.

In a Nutshell

Activity 1. Based on the essential terms and operational definition of concepts

in the study of reading visuals, please feel free to write your arguments or
lessons learned below.

1. I learned that learning to read in the visual arts is an active and creative
process. I've discovered that in order to create what we see and to make
meaning of what we are seeing, we depend on our general and specialized
knowledge, preferences, and routines, as well as our own contexts, while
interpreting a visual representation. Applying visual methods to improve reading
comprehension is the process of comprehending a text with the use of visuals,
pictures, and visual presentations. This implies that the reader or viewers
translate their ideas into visualizations in order to better comprehend the text.
2. It was also taught to me that visual art gives a specific higher cognitive
marking point that allows readers and viewers to perceive how much they have
learned, such as those described above in "Let's Analyze activity." 1) Text and
Genres, 2) Text and Intertext, 3) Seeing as Reading, 4) New Technologies as
Seeing, 5) Tacit seeing, 6) Techniques of Seeing as Reading, 7) Seeing as
Literacy, 8) Arresting Reality and lastly, 9) Seeing in Context.

3. I also learned that the rise of technology has influenced the development of
visual reading. It helps us properly comprehend and communicate our ideas in
a much more simplified and larger viewpoint. Many learners in today's digital
world are visual learners. We learn best when given examples, such as images,
diagrams, charts, or videos. Some prefer drawing, sketching, or writing down
their responses in different ways to express their way of thinking or viewpoint.