English Language Arts and Reading

Visual Media Analysis and Production

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

11 standards
  • The student recognizes/interprets visual representations as they apply to visual media (1)
    • VMAP.ELAR.1.A

      Identify the historical development of visual media; Page 24 August 2020 Update.

    • VMAP.ELAR.1.B

      Distinguish the purposes of various media forms such as information, entertainment, and persuasion.

    • VMAP.ELAR.1.C

      Recognize strategies used by media to inform, persuade, entertain, and transform culture such as advertising, perpetuation of stereotypes, use of visual representations, special effects, and language.

  • The student analyzes and critiques the significance of visual representations (2)
    • VMAP.ELAR.2.A

      Evaluate the persuasive techniques of media messages such as glittering generalities, associations with personalities, logical fallacies, and use of symbols.

    • VMAP.ELAR.2.B

      Compare and contrast media with other art forms.

    • VMAP.ELAR.2.C

      Analyze techniques used in visual media.

    • VMAP.ELAR.2.D

      Explore the emotional and intellectual effects of visual media on viewers.

    • VMAP.ELAR.2.E

      Recognize how visual and sound techniques convey messages in media such as special effects, editing, camera angles, reaction shots, sequencing, and music.

  • The student produces visual representations that communicate with others (3)
    • VMAP.ELAR.3.A

      Use a variety of forms and technologies to communicate specific messages.

    • VMAP.ELAR.3.B

      Use a range of techniques to create a media text and reflect critically on the work produced.

    • VMAP.ELAR.3.C

      Study the relationship between subject matter and choice of media for presenting that subject.