Introduction to Visual Literacy Module
Understanding the Challenges of Effectively “Seeing”
Seeing More Effectively Requires A Systematic Approach
We are bombarded by millions of pieces of data every minute but can only deal with a small percentage. At any given moment you are only seeing 10% of what you think you’re seeing; the remaining 90% is filled in by our brain. This inbuilt coping mechanism can inevitably lead to errors that are caused by bias, assumption, and miscommunication. And these errors can lead to serious injury or death.
This Introductory Module Establishes A Baseline Understanding That Allows You To Take A Deeper Dive Into The Application Of Visual Literacy To Specific Aspects Of A Safety Program In The Subsequent Modules.
Program Overview
In this introduction to Visual Literacy, you’ll learn the visual language process, which includes the Elements of Art – line, shape, color, texture, and space – that are applied to recognizing and communicating hazards. The module provides a roadmap to help prioritize and implement mitigation of risk by learning about Seeing the Whole PICTURE™ – catching and communicating details that lead to better risk management, safety observation, and hazard identification. Seeing the Whole PICTURE™ will enable participants to better prioritize and implement risk mitigation through identifying and communicating details that lead to better risk management, safety observations, and hazard identification.
Participants will:
- Understand the challenges of effectively “seeing”
- Employ the visual language process/roadmap to prioritize and implement risk mitigation
- Practice recognizing the Elements of Art
- Practice using Seeing the Whole PICTURE™
- Plan how to implement Visual Literacy in current work processes
- Practice using a common language to ensure consistency in effectively evaluating hazards and communicating them to team members
- Analyze others’ communication styles and adapt the message to the audience
- Use the Visual Literacy language to enhance communication
MODULE Includes:
- Facilitator guide
- Presentation deck
- Participant workbooks
- Accompanying exercises
MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
- Approximately 4 hours in length
- Inclusive under the license agreement
- Train-the-Trainer facilitated or On Demand
The Introduction to Visual Literacy is also offered as an On Demand Module
Learn more about COVE’s Introduction to Visual Literacy Module in our program sheet.
