Visual literacy resources
An introduction to the grammar of visual design
Callow, J. (2000) ‘ Reading the future. Looking ahead: the future of visual literacy is here now’, Scan 19(2), pp. 8–11.
Callow, J. (2000) ‘ Reading the future. The literacy demands of visual text: deconstructing a web page’, Scan 19(3), pp. 15–16.
Gleeson, L. (2003) Making picture books, Scholastic, Sydney. SCIS 1150350
Higgins, S. (2002) ‘Using visual texts to enhance storytelling’, Scan 21(1), pp. 4–7.
Moline , S. (2000) ‘Visualising information’, Scan 19(2), pp. 12–16.
Noad, B. (2004) ‘Does critical literacy have an image problem?’, Scan 23(4), pp. 4–11.
Notes on creating a visual interpretive analysis
Ottley, M. (2002) ‘Picture books: beneath the skin’, Scan 21(2), pp. 6–13.
Patterson, C. (2002) ‘Reading the pictures: connecting visual literacy and evidence based practice’, Scan, 21(3), pp. 4–11.
(includes suggested activities for selected 2002 shortlisted books).
Picturing books
The deconstruction of picture book elements is clearly described in this informative site. Using picture books displays large and vibrant covers, with explanations of terms and the basic elements of visual design, story design, and illustration. These ideas are expanded in Palette, where styles, techniques, and design elements, are comprehensively explained. Within Links, the list of Illustrators and authors is a fascinating visual and auditory journey through clever and creative authorial web sites. Teachers will recognise many names here, such as Babette Cole, Greg Tang, Mem Fox, and Dr. Seuss. Makers of and readers of picture books will learn much from this enthusiastically structured resource, which is maintained by a lover of the genre. There are many links to other resources; the usefulness of these sites would need to be verified by teachers. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: English
SYLLABUS: English Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Books and reading; Children’s literature; Illustration of books; Picture books
PUBLISHER: D. I. Matulka, USA |
| REVIEW DATE: 27/1/05 [808.06] |
SCIS 1128767 |
The on-line visual literacy project
The result of a university course entitled The principles of visual literacy, this site presents information about the significance of visual awareness as a key element to communication. The site opens with an animated graphic requiring Quicktime. A succinct, general introduction to visual literacy follows listing basic elements: Dot; Line; Shape; Direction; Texture; Hue; Saturation; Value; Scale; Dimension; and Motion. Each is given a detailed description and is well supported by graphics and animated images drawn from art, motion pictures, print advertising and other media. For each page, References provides a comprehensive list of textand image sources. Teachers will find this site invaluable in developing an understanding of the various elements of the composition of graphics, and their significance in positioning viewers in a particular way. T. Patterson
USER LEVEL: Professional
KLA: English
SYLLABUS: English K–6; English 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Visual literacy
KEYWORDS: Visual literacy; visual text
PUBLISHER: Pomona College, USA |
| REVIEW DATE: 27/1/05 [701] |
SCIS 1093367 |
Spence, B. (2002) ‘ The literacy demands of visual text: reading the pictures’, Scan 21(2), pp 4-5.
Traveling in new directions: teaching non-linear picture books
A short academic article extolling the value of non-linear picture books, this resource contains practical advice and tools for English teachers. The site examines the characteristics and categories of these texts, and offers useful teaching strategies, such as manipulating existing student knowledge and use of non-linear electronic worlds. It shows how teachers can actively help students deal with the gaps in meaning, the seemingly superfluous information, and ambiguity of these non- traditional narratives. A short analysis of Trouble with trolls, Simple Simon, and Granpa, will help engender an awareness of difference, and aid appreciation of the highly imaginative nature of non-linear texts. The article, referenced with academic research and picture books, is invaluable for Stage 6 students working with picture books for their Major Work. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: English
SYLLABUS: English K–6; English 7–10; English Stage 6: Extension 2
SCIS SUBJECTS: Children’s literature; Picture books – Study and teaching; Plot (Drama, fiction, etc – Study and teaching
PUBLISHER: Connecticut State University, USA |
| REVIEW DATE: 27/1/05 [809.3] |
SCIS1202891 |
Zammit, K. (2000) ‘Reading the future: The literacy demands of visual text: working with new learning environments’, Scan 19(3), pp. 10–14.
About the author
Indulging the urge to muck about
John Burningham: magic pencil
Kids@Random
Picture books author of the month: John Burningham
Revivals and new arrivals: review: book reviews
Storyopolis Art Gallery : John Burningham
By the author: John Burningham
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Avocado baby
Author: John Burningham
Illustrator: John Burningham
Red Fox , London 2000
SCIS 1018341
Cover reproduced with kind permission of Random House,
London
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Where’s Julius
Author: John Burningham
Illustrator: John Burningham
Red Fox , London 2001
SCIS 1049777 |
| Burningham, J. (1976) The adventures of Humbert, Simp and Harquin, Book Club, London. |
SCIS 638488 |
| Burningham, J. (1990) A good job, Walker, London. |
SCIS 653815 |
| Burningham, J. (1989) A grand band, Walker, London. |
SCIS 653120 |
| Burningham, J. (1993) Aldo, Random Children’s, London. |
SCIS 757706 |
| Burningham, J. (1989) Animal chatter, Walker, London. |
SCIS 682086 |
| Burningham, J. (1972) Around the world in eighty days, Cape, London. |
SCIS 21037 |
| Burningham, J. (2000) Avocado baby, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 1018341 |
| Burningham, J. (2003) Borka, Jonathon Cape, London. |
SCIS 1136312 |
| Burningham, J. (1999) Cannonball Simp, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 972418 |
| Burningham, J. (1988) The car ride, Walker, London. |
SCIS 469747 |
| Burningham, J. (1999) Cloudland, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 974935 |
| Burningham, J. (2003) Colours, Walker, London. |
SCIS 1129873 |
| Burningham, J. (1992) Come away from the water, Shirley, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 751414 |
| Burningham, J. (1996) Courtney, Red Fox. London. |
SCIS 888570 |
| Burningham, J. & Fleming, I. (1971) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: the complete adventure of the magical car, Cape, London. |
SCIS 19308 |
| Burningham, J. & Grahame, K. (1983) The wind in the willows, Penguin (Puffin), Harmondsworth. |
SCIS 138036 |
| Burningham, J. (2003) Granpa, Random House Children’s, London. |
SCIS 1123092 |
| Burningham, J. (1990) Granpa [videorecording], Weston Woods, Connecticut. |
SCIS 1141308 |
| Burningham, J. (2000) Harquin: the fox who went down the valley, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 1018339 |
| Burningham, J. (2004) Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas present, Walker, London. |
SCIS 1196046 |
| Burningham, J. (2000) Humbert, Mister Firkin and the Lord Mayor of London, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 1017245 |
| Burningham, J. (2000) Husherbye, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 1064501 |
| Burningham, J. (1984) Jangle twang, Random Children’s, London. |
SCIS 195018 |
| Burningham, J. ( 2000) John Patrick Norman McHennessy – the boy who was always late, Random House Children’s, London. |
SCIS 1045050 |
| Burningham, J. (2004) The magic bed, Random House Children’s, London. |
SCIS 1189279 |
| Burningham, J. (2002) Mr Gumpy’s motor car, Random House Children’s, London. |
SCIS 1105645 |
| Burningham, J. (1995) Mr Gumpy’s outing, Holt, N.Y. |
SCIS 1121609 |
| Burningham, J. (1991) Oi! Get off our train , Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 699592 |
| Burningham, J. (1993) Seasons, Random Children’s, London. |
SCIS 750775 |
| Burningham, J. (1992) The shopping basket, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 751415 |
| Burningham, J. (1999) Time to get out of the bath, Shirley, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 1010498 |
| Burningham, J. (2001) Trubloff: the mouse who wanted to play the balalaika, Random House Children’s, London. |
SCIS 1049191 |
| Burningham, J. (2000) Whadayamean, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 1020077 |
| Burningham, J. (2001) Where’s Julius ?, Red Fox , London. |
SCIS 1049777 |
| Burningham, J. (1994) Would you rather-, Red Fox, London. |
SCIS 792694 |
Related texts: grandparents and fiction
| Allen, P. (2003) Grandpa and Thomas, Penguin/Viking, Camberwell, Vic. SCIS 1150648. Picture book, reviewed in Scan 23(3), p. 62. |
Airey, M. (2002) No hat brigade, Random House. SCIS 1075791. Picture book, reviewed in Scan 21(4), p. 60. |
Beale, F. & Mansfield, D. (1995) Dear Pop, Macmillan Education, Australia. SCIS 843310 |
| De Bode, A. & Broere, R. (1997) Grandad, I’ll always remember you, Evans, London. SCIS 918325. Picture book, grandparents and death. |
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Dumbleton, M. (2001) Passing on, Random House. SCIS 1050996. Picture book, reviewed in Scan 21(1), p. 64. |
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Guo, J. & Wu, D. (2001) Grandpa’s mask, Benchmark. SCIS 1050927. Picture book, reviewed in Scan 21(1), p. 13. |
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Hilton, E. & Hurley, R. & Long, D. (2004) The old willow tree, AccessEd, Coorparoo, Qld. SCIS 1161371. Indigenous early reader series. |
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McQuade, S. & Rogers, G. (1994) Great-Grandpa Propappous, Nelson Australia, Melbourne. SCIS 799522. Picture book, parallel Greek translation. |
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Morgan, S. & Bancroft, B. (1996) Dan’s grandpa, Fremantle Arts Press. SCIS 883567. |
| Morgan, S. & Bancroft, B. (1997) In your dreams, Fremantle Arts Press. SCIS 913136. Picture book, reviewed in Scan 17(2), p. 57. |
| Norman, L. & Young, N. (2004) Grandpa, Scholastic, Lindfield. Picture book, grandparents and death SCIS 1198336. |
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Simon, F & Melling, D. (2004) The adventures of Harry, Hodder, London. SCIS 1168552. Picture book, reviewed in Scan 24(1), p. 69. |
About raps
| Bowie, B. & Mackinnon, G. (2000) ‘Book raps: be tempted', Scan 19(1), pp. 4–5. |
| Cutler, L. (2005) ‘Book raps supporting literacy in the English Years 7–10 syllabus’ Scan 24(1) pp. 8–11. |
| Field, T. (2002), ‘Evidence based practice at Five Dock Public School: Adventures in self directed learning and student engagement in raps', Scan 21(4), pp. 18–19. |
| Longworth, A. (2000) ‘Book rapping at Hay War Memorial High School ', Scan 19(1), pp. 10–11. |
| McLean, I. (2004) ‘Using ICT with K–2 students. Book rap diary: Possum magic at Penrith Public School’, Scan 23(3), pp. 9–13. |
| Scheffers, J. & Bohman, J. (2003) ‘Evidence based practice at Marayong Public School: The enhancement of student learning through participation in a book rap’, Scan 22(1), pp. 10–12. |
| Taylor, K. (2000) ‘The Maddie book rap at Barham High School ', Scan 19(1), pp. 6–7. |
Credits
Thank you to Jenny Williams, Early Literacy Initiative Consultant, Sandra Rowan, English K–6 Consultant, and Leanne Samootin, ICT K–12 Consultant, for developing the programming and support material. Thanks also to Annalies van Westenbrugge, Senior Curriculum Adviser English K–6, Curriculum K–12 Directorate.
Additional resources provided by the School Libraries and Information Literacy unit.
This rap is a joint project of the School Libraries and Information Literacy and English Units, Curriculum K–12 Directorate.
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