Visual Literacy in American Indian

Studies 101Robin Miller

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

StandardsStandard 3, Indicator 2 Standard 4, Indicator 2

Evaluates the effectiveness and

reliability of images as visual

communications

Situates an image in its

cultural, social, and historical

contexts

American Indian Studies 101

Broad spectrum of students

Major research assignment

Course-integrated information literacy instruction

Cultural research

Research project +

presentation

Origin story

Material culture

Art

Celebrations Language

Social organization

Major historical

events

Contemporary issues

“Untitled.” Created by Jeremiah M. Murphy. Creative Commons licensed image accessed via Flickr,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmm7/5070389438/

“Scalp Dance, Sioux.” 1845-1848. Created by George Catlin. Collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Lesson PlanInteractive discussion

Locate images

Partner activity

DiscussionImages + Questions

Who or what do you see represented in this image?

Do you have any personal knowledge that helps you to interpret this image?

Can you draw any conclusions about what this image represents?

What else do we need to know?

Who or what do you see represented in this image?

Do you have any personal knowledge that helps you to interpret this image?

Can you draw any conclusions about what this image represents?

What else do we need to know?

Finding images

LibGuide

Images and more…

Partner activity

Find images

Discuss

Write observations

Assessment

ReflectApply

Embedded assessment

Thank you!Robin MillerResearch & Instruction/Government Publications

LibrarianMcIntyre Library, University of Wisconsin-Eau Clairemillerob@uwec.eduhttp://libguides.uwec.edu/aisimages