Saturday, November 7, 2015

Considering Visual Elements

In this post, I will consider the visual elements of the genre I will be writing in for my Public Argument.

Vector open stock. "Visual artists elements." 07/07/2014 via Flickr.
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Visual Coherence:
  • If my project uses graphics - such as Smart Art in Microsoft Word - are these graphics appropriate to the visual-rhetorical tone of my project? 
    • I would include an image that relates to the argument in order to grab my readers' attention. I would avoid images that are too distracting and not related to my topic.
  • How might I vary the fonts used in my project for emphasis, such as in the title and body of my project?
    • I do not plan on varying my fonts for emphasis because I do not want different fonts to be distracting for readers. I will change font size for emphasis, but not style. 
  • Do the headings for different sections of my argument stand out and break the text up clearly?
    • I plan on making my headings stand out by increasing the font size. I will make it clear where a new section begins with this approach. 
Visual Salience:
  • If the image is a graph or chart, does it clearly support a major point of my argument, or is it superfluous?
    • Graphical data provides a better representation of my claim and will support my argument. I think proper usage of charts can be beneficial to my readers to help clarify certain aspects of my claim. 
  • Does the image inform or emphasize my argument in an important way, or does it seem superficial or unrelated to my argument?
    • My goal is to include images that relate directly to my argument and still grab the attention of my readers. I do not want to appeal to emotion, but instead want to intrigue my readers with the images. 
Visual Impact: 
  • Looking back at your images, are they placed or sequenced in the most persuasive way?
    • I think that the images will be sequenced in the most persuasive way as long as I do not stray from my argument with the images. When I am explaining a topic, the image should represent it. Avoiding images that are distracting or unrelated will keep the sequence of my images persuasive.

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