Visual Literacy

Using Photographs from the web

The benefit of having so many visuals today is unbelievable. Since we have so visuals

today it makes it easier to communicate with people. We are able to communicate with people

without using any words, just using visuals. The new technology and resources like face book,

YouTube, and motion pictures. With this type of technology it makes it easier to communicate

without using words. It also expands your communication because now you’re able to

communicate with people that normally wouldn’t be able to communicate. Having

access to so many visuals you can further your education. Their also challenges you will

have to face having so many visuals at your dispense. Copyrights come in effect; you can’t just

use any photo for your benefit without having copyrights permission. Copyrights are their help

the artist so you will get credited. Using visual sometimes can lead to miscommunication if the

message is not interpreted right. Sometimes the visuals might mislead you if you don’t

comprehend the message.

These challenges with visuals could hurt you at the same it also can help you

achieve goals. Now on the legal side of copyrights, just because you don’t see the copyright

symbol doesn’t mean it’s not protected by copyrights because it is. You need permission if you

want to e-mail published research, put a report online post a news story and photocopies for

articles for meetings. The only thing that is not protected by copyrights is ideas, facts and data.

There is also an act called fair use where you can use commentary, parody, news reporting,

scholarly research, and education. The content used for educational purposes falls under the copyright doctrine of fair use. Fair use is the right to use copyrighted material without permission or payment under some circumstances. The US copyright act list for factors to help determine to use fair