Week 1 Discussion & Assignment CGD 218 Visual Literacy in Business

http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxDartmouth-Brian-Kennedy-Vis;search:brian%20kennedy

Week 1 - Assignment

Why is Visual Literacy Important

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.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.