30 August. Visual Rhetoric & Vibrant Matter.
Featured Image: Crews attempt to clear plastic water bottles from a dam in Bulgaria (2009)
HouseKeeping
- 1. SLS Fall Events
- 2. Video submission are good! Thanks!
Poster Project
WOVENText & Visual Rhetoric
- According to WOVENText (113-18), or your own perception as consumers of media, how do designers produce visual texts that engage audience attention?
- 2. Define/describe five key design concepts: emphasis, organization, contrast, proximity, and alignment
Visual Rhetoric Analysis
Once I’ve sorted you into groups, analyze the image below according to the prompt assigned your group, and be prepared to discuss your response with the class.
Group One:
What is the purpose of the poster below? Describe 2-3 ways the designer uses organization to achieve his/her purpose.
Group Two:
What is the purpose of the poster below? Describe 2-3 ways the designer uses contrast to achieve his/her purpose.
Group Three:
What is the purpose of the poster below?Describe 2-3 ways the designer uses proximity to achieve his/her purpose.
Group Four:
What is the purpose of the poster below?Describe 2-3 ways the designer uses alignment to achieve his/her purpose.
