Visual literacy refers to a group of vision competencies a
human being can develop by seeing at the same time he has
and integrates other sensory experiences. The development of
these competencies is fundamental to normal human
learning. When developed, they enable a visually literate
person to discriminate and interpret the visible actions,
objects, and/or symbols, natural or man made, that he
encounters in his environment. Through the creative use of
these competencies, he is able to communicate with others.
Through the appreciative use of these competencies, he is
able to comprehend and enjoy the masterworks of visual
communication (p. 14).