Images communicate everything at once. Images offer immediacy and capture the entirety of a view. Representational images don't require decoding because they convey information literally. Viewers need not follow a particular path when looking at the elements in an image, they can choose the order of inspection. Images limits confusion on the interpretation however, teachers should be aware of students' culture. It is always advisable to make sure that there is only one interpretation on pictures that are vague. http://nikpeachey.blogspot.com/
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ReplyDeleteYou can design every aspect of your character, and move it into any pose you want. All you have to do is click-and-drag to change or reposition any part of it - the creative and artistic possibilities are endless!
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