The significance of images and visual media in 21st century has an impact on the meaning of being literate. Television, advertising and press shows the great amount of visual materials used currently for communication. Digital technologies also accelerated the importance of images as a ways of communication in all domains. In the case of engineering, Graphic and Visual information involves all processes, since the statement of a technical problem to the presentation of the solution. In particular, digital devices in recent decades changed the involvement of engineers in visual communication. They must therefore develop the set of skills and knowledge to move in the technological environment, dominated by visual resources.
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Module 1 – What is Visual Literacy for Engineers? 9
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Video Overview of Module 1Module1.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 1’s Learning ObjectivesModule1.2
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Why Visual Literacy is importantModule1.3
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Case Study on Importance of Visual LiteracyModule1.4
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The role of Visual Literacy in EngineeringModule1.5
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Visual Literacy and CreativityModule1.6
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Visual Literacy in EngineeringModule1.7
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Digital technologies and Visual LiteracyModule1.8
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Test your knowledgeQuiz1.15 questions
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Module 2 – Digital Visual Tools for the effective use of images, graphics or objects for engineering tasks 5
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Video Overview of Module 2Module2.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 2’s Learning ObjectivesModule2.2
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Using Visuals as Resources in an Engineering ContextModule2.3
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Selecting the adequate tool for engineering tasksModule2.4
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Test your knowledgeQuiz2.14 questions
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Module 3 – Digital Visual Tools for Engineering Interpretation 7
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Video Overview of Module 3Module3.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 3’s Learning ObjectivesModule3.2
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Interpreting Visually in an Engineering ContextModule3.3
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Using Unity to “Interpret Forms”Module3.4
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Using Autocad to “Interpret Graphics”Module3.5
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Using Mathlab to “Interpret Data”Module3.6
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Test your knowledgeQuiz3.15 questions
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Module 4 – Digital Visual Tools for Engineering Analysis 12
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Video Overview of Module 4Module4.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 4’s Learning ObjectivesModule4.2
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Visualization techniques’ role in analytical processesModule4.3
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Basic visualization typesModule4.4
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Main directions of visualization techniques application in scientific analysisModule4.5
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Engineering disciplines that use various forms of visual analysisModule4.6
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New possibilities of engineering analysis in a digital worldModule4.7
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Data is everything, hence in a way everything can be visualizedModule4.8
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Visual analysis of engineering data representation in visualizations of BI systemsModule4.9
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Case Study 1Module4.10
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Case Study 2Module4.11
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Test your knowledgeQuiz4.15 questions
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Module 5 – Digital Visual Tools for Solving Engineering problems 6
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Video Overview of Module 5Module5.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 5’s Learning ObjectivesModule5.2
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Solving Visually in an Engineering ContextModule5.3
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Using UML Diagramming Tool to “Visualise Solutions”Module5.4
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Using Unity to “Explore”Module5.5
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Test your knowledgeQuiz5.15 questions
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Module 6 – Digital Visual Tools for Creating Engineering concepts and data 6
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Video Overview of Module 6Module6.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 6’s Learning ObjectivesModule6.2
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Creating Visually in an Engineering ContextModule6.3
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Using Coogle to “Envision”Module6.4
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Using Autocad LT to “Create Forms”Module6.5
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Test your knowledgeQuiz6.15 questions
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Module 7 – Digital Visual Tools for Engineering Communication 6
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Video Overview of Module 7Module7.1
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ACTIVITY: Download Module 7’s Learning ObjectivesModule7.2
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Communicating Visually in an Engineering ContextModule7.3
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Using Thinklink to “SHARE”Module7.4
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Using Draw IO to “DESCRIBE”Module7.5
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Test your knowledgeQuiz7.15 questionsFinal
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Why Visual Literacy is important
The significance of images and visual media
However, the importance of visual materials in engineering does not mean that engineers are well prepared to critically use, think and create visually. Current education curricula in engineering takes partially this need of having students visually literates.
Visual Literacy practices shall equip engineering students with the required skills, abilities and knowledge for enhancing their problem solving capabilities, as well as fostering creative thinking and innovative skills. They also shall become better at communication in a visual environment. The development of Visual Literacy skills is of fundamental importance for future engineers and technicians.
