Visual+Literacy

= Visual Literacy   =

The "Overprotiened" table shown overall has a very positive influence on the reader. The information given in the table is interesting information, and the title grabs the attention of the reader immediately.

As far as the PAT model goes this example uses the model very well. The perception piece of this example uses gestalt with the use of the similarity and proximity tools. The boxes are split into equally sized columns, using the same font, and bolding the first part of the statistic (the number associated with the statistic). The action piece of the example uses contrast, repetition, and alignment. The contrast is seen in the bolding and sizing of the number at the beginning of each statistic followed smaller font. Repetition and alignment are shown quite clearly with the spacing of each column throughout the table. The color, typography, shapes and depths used in this table are used very well. Lots of color is used, which catches the reader’s eye and sparks attention. The typography and depth work together in this table, and the pictures/clip art compliment the piece well.

As far as improvements to the model, I don't think I would necessarily change anything, but maybe add a little more contrast and enlarge the font of the numbers associated with the statistics, to create more of an emphasis on the shocking facts given in this table.

== Review:  After doing this assignment I became very familiar with what makes a visual appealing and therefore what makes it effective. This was a great topic to discuss in this class as I used the information throughout the whole semester.==