Kinds of
visual symbols
1.
Cartoons
Cartoons tell stories metaphorically through
pictures, which need no captions. Symbolism conveys messages, less words more
symbolism the better. The cartoon presents a certain issue or concern which
could be either for or against it.
2.
Posters
A poster is combination of bold designs and
color primarily intended to catch attention on a significant fact, idea or
message. Simply stated, a poster is a picture with appropriate caption.
3.
Drawings and Sketches
These are crude and simple lines, which are
effective in showing what needs to be shown with sufficient clarity, to make
the meaning vivid to learners or students.
They are drawings with no illusion of depth but
a smart teacher can use them in a very effective way in explaining and showing
ideas and concepts.
4. Diagrams
Diagrams
are simplified drawings designed to show interrelationship primarily by means
of lines and symbols. They are used
to explain rather than to represent. It is a drawing that shows arrangement and
relationship, as parts to a whole, relative values, origins and developments,
chronological flow, fluctuations and distributions.
5. Charts
Charts
are graphic or pictorial representations of a large mass of information or show
progression thru time and space of people or events, ideas and objects.
6. Graphs
Graphs present quantitative data for easier analysis and interpretation.
It shows comparative relationship of data involved in size, trends and growth.
Graphs are best used in developing and in summarizing a unit.
7. Strip Drawing or Comic Strip
Strip
drawings are recommended for their story value in adaptation of the classics.
They are affective in instruction not only because they are simple, clear and
easy to read but because they deal with materials that has been made personal.
8. Maps
Maps
are usually shown on flat surface and are used to represent the surface of the
earth or some parts of it, showing the relative size and position according to
scale or projection and position represented.
