Visual Literacies as I see it Today

Well now that we are near the end of this class I've noticed quite a few things about myself. I also realized how this class has changed my perception of visual literacies. Before starting this class if someone was to ask me how I use visual literacies in everyday life....I probably would have said, I don't. But oh we do!!! Without even realizing it we definitely run across visual literacies at some point but the interpretations of it is the difference. 

Although I missed a class, that actually happened to be the most interested lesson for me. Being able to go look at art and interpret it in a way that only you see it. Taking special time to focus on textures, colors, and meaning. I did not have the chance to visit the art with the class and even though that was missed, I feel like being alone viewing the art was much more meaningful and  I really enjoyed it. I was able to view all the pieces and let the art choose me rather than choosing the art. I walked around one time and slowly viewed each piece. Since I had it in my mind how I should be thinking it took longer for me to look at art than it usually would before attending this class. 

Now, I would love to go to the Public Museum, or the Art Museum, and just look at art. I would actually enjoy it more than I have ever thought I would. Looking at textures, picking out focal points, and different aspects of the gray scale. It is all more interesting now than it has been before I sat in Dawn's class and for that, I appreciate this course.