The Visual Mode
In the visual mode, meaning is represented through images, signs, or other visuals like color, shape, line, and vector. For instance, an infographic uses the visual mode to convey its message through visual means, such as still images as well as moving images. Altogether, the visual mode delivers understanding without having to implement an alphabetic text, but it can complement an alphabetic text. The representations of the visual you see here are listed alphabetically by composer.
London Stevenson
University of Alabama in Huntsville Course Selection
Description: This infographic details the two ways students may select and register for their classes. The arrows down the page suggest that viewers should follow the process in a specified order. The use of color to create sections on the page indicates separation between the two methods students may follow. The information is presented utilizing the University’s brand kit, creating a sense of authority and confidence that the information is correct.
Tate Youngblood
Civil War/Reconstruction Era
Description: This infographic traces major events of the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era, showing how deep national divisions grew from secession through pivotal moments like Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Sherman’s March. The crack running through the document symbolizes the nation’s fractured state during the war. As the timeline reaches 1865, the crack closes with the Union victory and Lee’s surrender, representing the beginning of national healing. The Reconstruction era and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments highlight how the country worked to rebuild, expand rights, and move toward unity.
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