"why were viewing outcomes introduced into the curriculum?"
• Visual texts are more popular
• Most common text
• Need the skills to analyse
• Inter-textuality
• Complimentary
• Engages
• Market economy, value and attitudes.
This is just a short list of why these we should consider viewing as a part of the curriculum.
Skills and conventions
• Interpretation
• Themes
• Juxtaposition
• Lighting
• Sound
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Symbolism
This all ties in with the purpose and audience.
So putting this all into a context, we looked some picture books.
The rabbits by john Marsden & Shaun Tan outline the settlement of the Europeans through the device of fable. Using rabbits to represent the Europeans and possums to represent the natives. This is a text that conveys the message of settlement and its impact on the the environment. The message is conveyed through symbolism.
So who are picture books made for?
The answer to this question is subjective and the audience is not always limited on specific demographic. I believe picture books can offer a message to everyone. These meanings come in a visually engaging way and thus have the ability to capture a wider audience.
Picture texts can be taught to any age group and should be considered for future lesson planning.
