Visual Analysis - Yr 8

A value is

• something expensive

• something we hold near and dear to us

a belief is

• an unshakable way if thinking

• not easily swayed or influenced

• the same as a value

Examples of values include

• education

• wealth

• justice

• family

images can present values and beliefs. True or False?

• true

• false

Colour is

• a symbolic element

• a technical element

the colour blue in an image may symbolise

• sadness and calm

• fear and trepidation

the colour red in an image may symbolise

• charm and charisma

• passion and anger

• sadness and calm

• fear and trepidation

the colour black in an image may symbolise

• sadness and calm

• passion and anger

• fear and trepidation

• earth and nature

The concept of symbolism is most likely defined as

• the use of elements that represent deeper ideas or issues

• values and beliefs

• the way in which colours are used

• the use of characters in a picture

select the right answers: the way you interpret a symbolic element in an image depends on

• your life experiences

• your age

• your gender

• your perspective