CGD218 Visual Literacy in Business

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The Evolution of Media 

Over the past several decades, communication media have evolved significantly. In addition to communicating messages through books, newspapers, and magazines, we now have the ability to communicate through blogs, websites, and social media like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Now, more than ever, the average person is capable of creating and distributing professional-looking visual communication. This supports what your textbook identifies as perhaps the most significant change; these “new technologies are forcing journalists, advertisers, PR professionals, and entertainment executives to relinquish their role as ‘gatekeepers’ of information."  

Taking a look at one of the professions listed in this quote, or even your own profession, reflect on how the role of “gatekeeper” is being redefined, given these new technologies. What are the benefits and challenges associated with this change, both from a business perspective and a social perspective? Are there any ethical concerns associated with this shift? 

This journal entry should allow you to thoroughly reflect upon what you have learned thus far in class, and provides you an opportunity to relate this learning to your professional and/or personal experiences. Your journal entry may be written in a more informal style, with a focus on clearly conveying your ideas. APA formatting elements are not required for your journal entry, but you are expected to adhere to conventional rules of grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation.

 

 

 

 

 

Watch Brian Kennedy’s  TedTalk: Brian Kennedy: Visual Literacy and Why We Need It  (http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxDartmouth-Brian-Kennedy-Vis;search%3Abrian%20kennedy), and address the followings: 

  1. Compare and contrast Kennedy’s definition of visual literacy with the textbook’s definition.
  2. Which of the two definitions do you believe is more accurate in today’s world? Discuss and support your position.
  3. Explain how visual literacy can be considered a universal language.
  4. Discuss how visual literacy can impact communication and global understanding..

Submit to your instructor your two- to three-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outline in the approved APA style guide, and must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the textbook. 

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