It has been said that “every photograph is a self-portrait.” Reflect on this statement and what you’ve learned in this course.
In a brief 1-page essay, explain what is meant by the statement above and how you can apply your learning from this course to your future career.
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In our world, we are bombarded by thousands of images each day. Our media is extremely complicated and consists of broadcast television, radio, the Internet, in addition to traditional print like newspapers and books. Simply by existing, we live in a world of competing images that are constantly being manipulated; by the creators of these images, by the media, and by consumers. As a business person, you need to know how to deconstruct these images and how to interpret the message behind the media.
Visual communication is somewhat of a misnomer. Visual communication is really about visual literacy. Literacy in the sense that the visual aspect of our world needs to be understood before it can be enjoyed and appreciated. Through analysis, discussion, writing, and image creation, you will become more aware of the visual world around you.
The career that should be mentioned is banking, or finance related.