Visual Literacy | Art Directory

Analysis of Visual Images
Supplemental materials for a course at the University of Newcastle in Australia taught by Ross Woodrow. Includes articles and links for those interested in gaining a 'knowledge of the nature of images, their perception or reception as well as their significance in ideological configurations.'
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/department/fad/fi/woodrow/analysis.htm

Benedict Visual Literacy Collection
Sponsored by Arizona State University Libraries, this link is an educational resource intended to promote research and study in the field of visual literacy. Includes information about visual literacy manuscript, book, and media holdings in conjunction with the International Visual Literacy Association.
http://www.asu.edu/lib/archives/benedict/

Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
A collection of short articles organized around five main areas relating to educational technology: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Many of the entries cover items relating to the visual aspects of educational technology. The encyclopedia is edited by Bob Hoffman at San Diego State University.
http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/

Iconography and Iconology
The art terms iconography and iconology are defined, described and illustrated in this installment of Biddington's Pedigree & Provenance.
http://www.biddingtons.com/content/pedigreeicon.html

Leonardo Articles
Listed here is a selection of articles some of which were featured in the Leonardo Journal.
http://mitpress.mit.edu/e-journals/Leonardo/isast/articles/articles.html

Reading the Image: A Visual Literacy Project
Helps teachers teach about the function of images and symbols in society. Using museums students learn about concepts, techniques and people in exhibitions of contemporary and historical artworks.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/NAM/RTI/

The Media and Communication Studies Site
Daniel Chandler's site includes information and links to online articles on visual images and film studies amongst the variety of topics.
http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Functions/mcs.html