- Sensory Response When analyzing the viewers sensory response to a particular visual, it is important to consider the visual elements that attract the eyes. Close your eyes when considering a visual. When you open your eyes, what are the first visual elements that you see? When analyzing a viewers Sensory Response, you may consider analyzing at least two of the following effects:
- Colors
- Lines
- Shapes
- Balance
- Contrast
- Perceptual Response When analyzing a viewers perception of visuals, it is important to consider the audience. Consider who is or is not attracted to this type of visual communication. When analyzing a viewers Perceptual Response, consider at least two of the following effects:
- Target audience specifics (age, profession, gender, financial status, etc.)
- Cultural familiarity elements (ethnicity, religious preference, social groups, etc)
- Cognitive visuals (viewers memories, experiences, values, beliefs, etc.)
- Technical Response When analyzing a viewers response to certain visuals, we need to consider the technical visual aspects that may affect perception. Describe how visuals affect the interpretation of the intended media communication message. Address specific technological elements that impact perception. When analyzing the Technical Response, consider the Laws of Perceptual Organization (similarity, proximity, continuity, common fate, etc), and at least two of the following types of visuals:
- Drop-down menus
- Hover-over highlighting
- Animations
- Quality of visuals
- Emotional Response When analyzing a viewers Emotional Response, it is important to consider the targeted audience preferences and emotional intelligence. Discuss what the viewer might want to see and what type of visual presentation will set the tone for that response. When analyzing the Emotional Response, consider the effects of at least two of the following types of visuals:
- Mood setting colors
- Mood setting lighting
- Persuasive images
- Positioning of search or purchase buttons
- Social media icons and share options
- Ethical Response – When analyzing a viewers Ethical Response, it is important to consider the targeted audience values and beliefs. Identify any negative messages about certain ideas, groups, or cultures. Describe and pinpoint images that may be inappropriate for a variety of viewers. Keep in mind that your website can be accessed by all ages and groups. When analyzing the Ethical Response, consider at least two of the following types of visuals:
- Visual stereotypes
- Limitations in diversity
- Inappropriate images for all audiences
- Digital alterations
- False representation or advertising
