Visual literacy is the ability to construct meaning from visual images. Heinich (1996) defined visual literacy as the learner's ability to interpret messages accurately and create such messages.

1. VISUAL LITERACY

2. Heinich (1996)
Create
such
messages
Learner’s ability
to interpret
visual messages
accurately

3. Visual
Literacy
can be
developed
through
two
approaches
1.

4. DECODE
Picture analysis and discussion
of films and videos

5. Encode
Producing photographs and drawing pictures

6. Goals of
visual
design as
teaching
aid
Ensure
Legibility

7. Caption
Reduce
Effort

8. Increase Engagement

9. Focus
attention