ANALYSING VISUAL LANGUAGE

Unit 1 English - Using Language to Persuade

Coursework Our focus for study is how visual

language is used in an attempt to manipulate and persuade the reader.

Use your “Questions for analysing visual language” on your handout and make notes on the following slides.

For coursework you will choose 3 slides to write detailed paragraphs on.

The SACOral presentation - Analysing a non-print media text

You will identify and analyse persuasive techniques in presenting ideas and information in a series of visual texts (at least 3) on the same issue.

Your presentation will focus on how viewers are being influenced or persuaded to share a point of view.

Topic: You will select your own topic. Time limit: 5 minutes for individuals or 10 minutes for

pairs Date: Term 2, Week 2  This task will account for 20 % of your Unit 1 mark.

WhalingAlan Moir cartoon 09.01.2010 (Sydney Morning Herald)

WhalingMark Knight cartoon - 22/02/10 (Herald-Sun)

WhalingBill Leak Car toon for Saturday 19.2.10 (The Australian)

WhalingNicholson cartoon 20.1.10 ( The Australian)

Whaling

MySchool websiteMark Knight cartoon - 02/02/2010 (Herald-Sun)

MySchool websiteKudelka cartoon 29.1.2010 (The Australian)

MySchool WebsiteKudelka cartoon 28.1.2010 (The Australian)

My School website

Photograph in Daily Telegraph – Julia gillard answering questions on the My School website in parliament

(ABC News file photo) used to accompany article on technical problems with My School website

Other possible oral presentation topics

Australian flag/patriotism Asylum seekers Global warming Insulation batt controversy Political rivalry – Rudd v Abbott Other ideas?

Australian FlagKudelka cartoon 26.1.2010 (The Australian)

Asylum seekers Mark Knight cartoon - 08/02/2010

Asylum seekers

Photograph from Herald-Sun 21.01.2010

Global Warming Alan Moir cartoon 09.01.2010 (Sydney Morning Herald)

Insulation batt controversyMark Knight cartoon 23.02.2010 (Herald-Sun)

Insulation batt controversy

Kathleen Thrush in her house at Mt Helena, in Perth, which nearly burned down because of faulty installation of ceiling insulation. Picture: Colin Murty Source: The Australian

Environment Minister – Peter Garrett. Photograph accompanied article in Sydney Morning Herald (12.02.2010) titled, “Fading Star”.

Oral presentation Got the idea?

Now it is time to get your oral presentation ready

You need to be ready to present in the second week of Term 2