Reflection on session 2
The visual designs of Giant SquidFrom the image no. 1,
compared with other images, it is actually not appealing to viewers at all. However, it has interesting and special titles in relation to the learning object, such as “Wanted or alive, Giant Squid”. It provides with other perspective to the subject, like “Criminal history of Giant Squid”, which directs readers not just understand its physical features, but also brings some other impacts, probably emotional impacts, a sense of humor or whatever to viewers.From image no. 2, 3 and 5,
I find there are quite lengthy of lines with the illustrations.
“Well designed graphics are far more effective than words”(Turft, 1983).
It recalls me what I have learnt from the last module I did, Literature for young people in a digital age. Children are bored with heavily text-laden illustration. With its similar vein, too many words could be a burden to effective visual presentation.
“ It is not how much information is there but rather how effectively it is arranged.” (Turft, 1990). Well-designed illustrations goes well with refined context can trigger readers’ inquisitiveness to further explore the learning objects.
From image no. 4,
there is a photograph showing a man with the Giant Squid. It really makes readers vividly understand how giant the squid is. No wonder photorealistic image is viewed as a powerful media. The impacts of a good photograph can influence viewers emotionally and rationally.
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