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Design principles for developing visual literacy applications for pre-K children

Lopatovska, Irene; Barsan, Erin; Mbaye, Ayana; Skinner-O'Neill, Rachel; Ward, Andrew

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Title
Design principles for developing visual literacy applications for pre-K children
Author(s)
Lopatovska, Irene; Barsan, Erin; Mbaye, Ayana; Skinner-O'Neill, Rachel; Ward, Andrew
Issue Date
2016-03-15
Keyword(s)
  • visual literacy
  • design principles
  • children
  • education
  • program development
Abstract
In a world where the influence of visual culture is only increasing, it becomes critical to develop visual literacy skills early on in life. Art museums are well positioned to provide early visual literacy education and often offer programs for older children and adults. However, programs designed for pre-kindergarten children are largely lacking. This paper reviews several trends in current visual literacy programs, outlines several design principles for visual literacy applications for children, and provides a visual example of using artwork to introduce children to colors, shapes and other basic visual literacy elements.
Publisher
iSchools
Series/Report Name or Number
IConference 2016 Proceedings
Type of Resource
text
Language
eng
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/89380
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/16205
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