Visual Material Research Articles

Французские куклы в региональных одеждах на почтовых открытках – изобразительный источник по истории традиционного костюма

The article is devoted to the study of postcards with images of dolls in the regional costumes of France. The visual appearance of the postcards, the nature of the images, and dolls’ garments have been analysed. The source base of the research is the author's philocartical collection, which is a part of the personal collection of ethnographic dolls "Peoples and attires". Single and serial postcards issued throughout the 20th century recorded the existence of exquisite, perfectly made miniature people, which makes these publications a historical source. Some of the postcards were printed for advertising purposes and reflected the products of a particular company; others captured museum and private collections. The postcards demonstrate a variety of regional costumes, the main details of which, although similar throughout the territory of France, differed in colour, shape or finishing details in each historical region, city, canton, and commune. A comparison of a real and a doll costume shows some conventionality of the latter and the fact that the creators focused on hats. The dolls reflect the following features of costume making: handwork, the use of natural fabrics and lace – the results of work by artisans of different specialties. With some reservations, postcards with images of costume dolls can be viewed as visual materials for studying costumes from different regions of France, as well as an important graphic source on this issue.

An Ethnographic Study Concerning the Implementation of Education on Ageing for Older Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability: The Perspective of the Educators.

Despite the fact that longevity in people with intellectual disability has increased at least as much as in the general population, there is a dearth of interventions related to ageing for these older people. Therefore, this study investigated educators' implementation strategies in a new tailor-designed educational intervention with the goal of supporting the process of ageing for people with mild intellectual disability. An ethnographic research design was employed, including participant observations, field notes, and 15 ad hoc interviews with educators, spread over two years in four towns. The strategies used for facilitating learning about ageing were expressed in the two themes promoting social togetherness through everyone's participation and learning together and from each other through recognition and consolidation. These strategies were applied to create a learning environment characterised by a good atmosphere and respectful interaction. Learning together involved consolidation through repetition, group discussions, the use of visual learning materials, and study visits. This new educational intervention about ageing is promising, but less resource-intensive interventions should also be developed and preferably integrated into the disability service. Before concluding whether this education supports the ageing process, it needs to be evaluated from the perspective of people with intellectual disability.

Implementation of the Cooperative Learning Model in Arts and Culture Subjects in Elementary Schools

This research aims to determine the planning, implementation and impact of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model on class V arts and culture subjects at SDN 1 Gumantar. The research subjects were the principal and teachers of arts and culture subjects. The research instruments are in the form of observation guidelines, interview guidelines and documentation guidelines that measure planning, implementation and impacts produced using the jigsaw type cooperative learning model in arts and culture subjects. Data collection techniques in this research used observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out using Data Reduction, Data Display (data presentation), Conclusion Drawing/Verification (drawing conclusions and verifying). There are various kinds of learning models that can be implemented in a learning activity. One of them is the jigsaw type cooperative learning model which is a learning model where students can learn to collaborate, work together and be responsible for understanding certain material and conveying it to their group friends. So that when implementing the jigsaw type cooperative learning model in arts and culture subjects, learning activities can indirectly foster the value of student cooperation. The objectives of this research are as follows: 1) to describe the planning of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model in arts and culture subjects, 2) to describe the jigsaw type cooperative learning model in arts and culture subjects, 3) to describe the impact of the jigsaw type cooperative learning model on The 11th unit of visual arts material culture lesson is making works of art from recycled household waste materials.

“And the Devil Marches with Us”: Aesthetics and Accelerationism in the Order of Nine Angles

ABSTRACT The Order of Nine Angles (ONA) is a complex group whose influence in far-right circles has been growing in recent years. Founded in the late 1960s in Britain, its writings are part of the accelerationist trend and blend a variety of ideological influences. This article aims to better understand the particular form its ideology takes through its aesthetics. I posit that ONA is best understood as a meta-ideology rooted in eschatology, dystopia and ultraviolence, whose visual and discursive material can be employed by a wide range of actors in the accelerationist milieu through a discourse of ultimate transgression.

Visual communication design students’ self-perception of their visual literacy competency in determining, retrieving, interpreting, and evaluating visual materials

In today’s world, visual competence plays an increasingly important role. Proficiency in visual literacy is an essential competency in various fields, including marketing, design, education, and journalism. The competency to convey messages effectively, attract audiences, and promote engagement is crucial for success in these industries. At the university level, visual literacy is an essential competency for university students studying visual communication. A lack of sufficient visual literacy leads to several key challenges. Research indicates that most university students in China do not have sufficient visual literacy competencies. However, there has been a dearth of scholarly inquiry looking specifically into the visual literacy competency standards of students studying visual communication design in China despite its close association with visual literacy. The study aimed to evaluate the visual literacy competency of students majoring in visual communication design in Shanghai, China, through interviews. The interview questions utilised in this study were developed based on four visual literacy standards created by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). This study includes the competencies to determine visual materials needed, efficient image retrieval, interpret visual materials’ meanings, and evaluate image credibility when performing visual artworks. The study’s results indicate that students face difficulties in analysing and evaluating images due to their limited exploration of images related information, background, technology, and design elements. Consequently, they encounter challenges such as an inability to distinguish authenticity and judge reliability. These findings are valuable for the curriculum development of students majoring in visual communication design.

Readability and Suitability of Local Disaster Preparedness Materials in Predominantly Hispanic Border Communities: A Case Study of Cameron County, Texas

Abstract Community awareness is a key component of disaster resilience and numerous agencies developed a plethora of preparedness materials. Previous studies evaluated national-level resources and social media content indicating that these efforts are not effectively reaching vulnerable populations, as the information is provided at or above the secondary education level. However, the local-specific content has been mostly overlooked in the analyses, subsequently neglecting the needs of areas with specific demographics and hazards, like predominantly Hispanic border communities. Thus, this study turns to local preparedness and mitigation materials, rather than general internet searches or national level documents. We analyze information provided on 239 webpages of local authorities in Cameron county in the southernmost tip of Texas. We evaluate: 1) the availability of languages and visual materials, 2) the reading difficulty level, and 3) the suitability of content. Our results demonstrate the lack of suitable and readable information provided on the local authorities’ websites with the average readability level implying “difficult” to “very confusing”, and the average suitability score equivalent to “below average/adequate”. Moreover, the lack of Spanish-language content indicates an under-utilization of the otherwise vernacular language. We discuss those results in the socio-cultural context of the border community.

Effects of a Reality Therapy-based Classroom Counseling Training Program Using Visualization Materials on Elementary School Teachers’ Life Guidance Efficacy and Teacher-student Communication

Effects of a Reality Therapy-based Classroom Counseling Training Program Using Visualization Materials on Elementary School Teachers’ Life Guidance Efficacy and Teacher-student Communication

Analytical Study: the Use of Digital Technology-Based Learning Media at Alam Surya Mentari Elementary School

This research is motivated by examining the use of digital technology-based learning media at Alam Surya Mentari Elementary School, where the existence of digital technology-based learning media is important for teachers to use in the current 4.0 era. Digital technology-based learning media is a means of supporting learning activities using digital media as a tool used by teachers in providing effective, creative and efficient learning activities to students according to the learning that will be discussed. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the use of digital technology-based learning media that teachers have used during learning activities with students at SD Alam Surya Mentari, because basically the school is a natural school that adheres to a direct learning system with nature. This research uses qualitative research methods, with a case study design. The data that has been collected in this research was carried out using interview data, observation and documentation. The analysis technique uses three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this research show that teachers at SD Alam Surya Mentari have carried out teaching and learning activities using digital technology-based learning media as a tool if learning material media for students cannot be obtained directly around the school. So from this research it is concluded that learning media with a learning system with nature remains the main media for Alam Surya Mentari Elementary School teachers, while learning media based on digital technology is only used to support visual material.

The Importance of Digital Visual Learning Materials for Enhancing Middle School Students' Academic Performance in Islamic Subjects in the Sidikalang District

The purpose of this study is to characterize the importance of digital visual learning materials for raising student learning outcomes. The topic of discussion is Islamic religious education courses in the junior high schools in the Sidikalang District, namely SMPN 1 Sidikalang, SMPN 2 Sidikalang, and SMPN 3 Sidikalang, with a research background. This kind of research, which is being conducted from November 2023 to March 2024, is qualitative and uses a descriptive analytical study method. In order to gather factual information from schools, data was first collected through observation techniques. Later, data was collected through interview techniques and documentation studies. The study's findings demonstrate that representative photos, diagrams, and graphs are used in digital visual media for teaching the Islamic faith at three SMPN Sidikalang District locations, LCD or projector is used to operationalize the media. The steps involved in creating digital visual learning materials are needs analysis, planning, design, development, assessment, revision, implementation, long-term use, and ongoing evaluation. Digital visual learning materials have the potential to improve comprehension, jog memory, pique students' interest, and provide a contextual link between the content being taught and real-world experiences.

The possibilities of using historical data on Tambov church monuments of the late 18th – first half of the 19th century in the development of an interactive map

Importance. A number of factors are considered: the possibility of providing relevant historical information to a wide audience, the use of modern technologies for analyzing and distributing historical information, and the significant interest of historians in working within the framework of the methodology used. The purpose of the study is to offer a resource for popularizing the church history of the region. The main sources are used in the work are plans of the city of Tambov and documents from the funds of the Tambov City Duma (16) and the Mezhevaya Chancellery (29) of the State Archive of the Tambov Region, some reference and visual materials, as well as a view of the city of Tambov in 1799.Research Methods. Both classical historical methods and the methodology of historical informatics are used.Results and Discussion. The relevance of modern information technologies use in scientific and educational activities is substantiated. A historiographical analysis of the problem has been carried out, which relates to the theoretical part of the study. The problems associateы with the localization of lost objects on modern maps and their solutions are described, which can be attributed to the practical part. Variants of references of the church history objects of Tambov city for an interactive map of the church history objects of Tambov at the end of the 18th – first half of the 19th century are proposed for consideration. The process of collecting and systematizing information for the formation of historical references of ancient religious buildings in Tambov: the Znamenskaya Church, the Church in the name of the Great Martyr Barbara and the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity is described.Conclusion. The main result of the study is the images demonstration of attaching cartographic, visual and descriptive data on the history of specific monuments of church history to maps.

Agricultural implements of medieval Novgorod: systematization, chronology

Over a long period of archaeological study of Novgorod, a rich collection of medieval antiquities was accumulated, which reflects all areas of activity of its inhabitants in the Middle Ages. In particular, household items are widely represented, among which a small group of agricultural implements stands out, which makes it possible to trace the history of the development of agricultural technology for the territory of Novgorod. The article provides a detailed description of the collection of agricultural implements, and the necessary research has been carried out to systematize them based on classifications developed by domestic archaeologists. The chronological framework of the work covers the period from the mid-10th to the 15th centuries, which is due to the peculiarities of the preservation of the cultural layer on the territory of Novgorod. Written, visual and ethnographic materials were also analyzed as part of this study.

COMMUNICATION PATTERNS OF VIRTUAL IDOL “PLAVE” AND FANS THROUGH THE YOUTUBE APPLICATION ON @PLAVE_OFFICIAL

YouTube has become a platform that makes it easy for its users to exchange messages. On this platform, a new phenomenon has emerged regarding virtual streamers who use avatars to interact with viewers on their YouTube channels. This study uses a qualitative method with a netnographic approach that emphasizes direct observation with visual materials in collecting data and in-depth interviews with 2 informants. The researcher aims to formulate an interaction process that is woven from existing communication patterns, which will produce certain outcomes. The researcher made the virtual idol PLAVE the subject of the study and found that the interactions carried out by the virtual idol with his fans formed a communication pattern that encouraged the formation of a virtual community. In this community, there was finally an exchange of messages that influenced each other. Therefore, a strong sense of loyalty and emotional synchronization was formed between the virtual idol and his fans.

«Снежная королева» Х.К. Андерсена: зримый образ и скрытый смысл в детской иллюстрации

<p>The article examines the visible image and hidden meaning in children's illustrations using the example of comparing drawings by artists of from different periods of the XX — early XXI centuries: V.S. Alfeevsky, N.K. Golts and V.E. Yerko to the fabulous story of the Danish writer H.Chr. Andersen "The Snow Queen" (the third story "The Flower Garden of a woman who could conjure"). The main idea of children's illustration as a visual material for rational analysis is the correlation of pictorial matter and the possibilities of verbal interpretation of plots and motifs. The aim of the work was to identify the hidden meaning in the visual image of a children's illustration. The material for the analysis was the drawings of the artists, as well as the text of the work itself. It is proved that children's illustration is a synthesis of arts in which visual spatial art depicts the same idea as verbal art, but does it by other means: color, light, volume, composition, space, line, texture, etc. Pictorial (material) metaphor through a dialogical system (author-artist-reader) it affects the perception and understanding of the meaning of a work of art and the author's idea. The novelty of the research is seen in the expansion of ideas about the synthesis of visual image and verbal in the perception of an artistic work.</p>

Procedurally generated AI compound media for expanding audial creations, broadening immersion and perception experience

Recently, the world has been gaining vastly increasing access to more and more advanced artificial intelligence tools. This phenomenon does not bypass the world of sound and visual art, and both of these worlds can benefit in ways yet unexplored, drawing them closer to one another. Recent breakthroughs open possibilities to utilize AI driven tools for creating generative art and using it as a compound of other multimedia. The aim of this paper is to present an original concept of using AI to create a visual compound material to existing audio source. This is a way of broadening accessibility thus appealing to different human senses using source media, expanding its initial form. This research utilizes a novel method of enhancing fundamental material consisting of text audio or text source (script) and sound layer (audio play) by adding an extra layer of multimedia experience – a visual one, generated procedurally. A set of images generated by AI tools, creating a story-telling animation as a new way to immerse into the experience of sound perception and focus on the initial audial material. The main idea of the paper consists of creating a pipeline, form of a blueprint for the process of procedural image generation based on the source context (audial or textual) transformed into text prompts and providing tools to automate it by programming a set of code instructions. This process allows creation of coherent and cohesive (to a certain extent) visual cues accompanying audial experience levering it to multimodal piece of art. Using nowadays technologies, creators can enhance audial forms procedurally, providing them with visual context. The paper refers to current possibilities, use cases, limitations and biases giving presented tools and solutions.

Audio Visual Material for Safety Briefing Learning for Students in School Laboratories

This study aims to explore the perceptions of students and teachers regarding the effectiveness of audio-visual teaching materials in enhancing the understanding of occupational health and safety in school laboratories. The study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing descriptive methods to gather and analyze data. The research was carried out at Al-Ittihad Cianjur Vocational School, a technical and vocational education institution. The informants for this research were the Head of the Laboratory Program, the Person in Charge of the Laboratory, the School Principal, 7 teachers who taught in the laboratory, and 100 students. Data were collected through various techniques, including observations, document analysis, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). To determine the level of reliability or trustworthiness of data, this research uses credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The data analysis technique uses qualitative data which includes stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research results concluded that the provision of audio-visual teaching materials in the form of videos was very good and had a positive impact on learning. The students have quite good attitudes when carrying out learning activities, especially regarding their work safety in the laboratory. These findings also provide awareness about the importance of increasing digital competence so that teachers can be more creative and innovative in creating learning resources.

Narrative strategies of visualizing in the public pages the heads of regions (the VKontakte's case)

The article examines the main narrative communication strategies of Russian regional politicians in visual storelling. The research methods are discourse analysis in the interpretation of N. Fairclough and the approach of P. Sztompka. The sample of the research was composed of publications with visual materials: the 15 most popular blogs of the heads of regions of Russia on the VKontakte. Chronological framework: the period from March 1, 2023 to November 1, 2023. The results of the research allow to identify four key narrative strategies of visual storytelling. They are "hero’s path", "stability", "friend or foe" and "future plans". It is concluded that each of these narratives is involved in one way or another in each of the reviewed blogs. The most popular is the "hero’s path". The presentation of each strategy in the visual storytelling is different in the cases considered. This allows to suggest that the demonstration of a particular strategy depends both on the target audience of the public (in this case, residents of the region) and on the personal characteristics of politicians.

Efficient synthesis of quaternary piezo-photonic materials for pressure visualization and E-signature anti-counterfeiting

Mechanoluminescence (ML) offers a novel approach to photon emissions without requiring extra electrical input. In recent decade, a variety of ML materials have afforded advantageous prospect for various potential applications. Nevertheless, the material composition optimization and application progress are limited by the time-consuming and complicated preparation methods. Here, a one-step rapid microwave-assisted solid-state (MASS) synthesis approach is firstly employed for the preparation of CaZnOS-based quaternary ML materials with lanthanide/transition metal dopants and variable compositions. Notably, this method only takes a total synthesis duration of 20-minute microwave radiation, which can greatly facilitate the efficient preparation of a variety of ML materials. Moreover, bright host emission from the CaZnOS matrix is unexpectedly induced, providing a new opportunity for manipulating multicolor luminescence. Finally, we have proposed that the people’s writing characteristics can be analyzed by using these ML materials, which offers a great potential for pressure visualization, individualized E-signature anti-counterfeiting applications and beyond. This work not only provides a facile one-step synthesis method for the preparation of CaZnOS-based quaternary ML materials that featuring unique host emission, but also suggests the ML materials to be applied in advanced E-signature and on-demand information identification applications, which is of significance for integrated optoelectronic devices in future.

Moving boundaries: visual sociology meets border studies

This essay aims to raise awareness among visual scholars of the multidisciplinary study of borders as a very promising and varied topic of inquiry, particularly when considering the various ways in which borders and border matters are interpreted and experienced. To this end, several fundamental ideas and problems of this expanding field are addressed, and the potential for a more visual version of border studies in many of their manifestations is elucidated. Border-related visual materials created in a research and teaching context serve to support and illustrate some of the discussed aspects and viewpoints.

Unveiling ‘HEREDIAQUA’: An Exploration of Association Picture Storytelling in Documentary Filmmaking

This study explores the application of the “association picture story” genre in documentary filmmaking, particularly focusing on the film “Herediaqua,” to effectively communicate water sustainability issues. The research employs a three-stage methodology: exploration (field research, observation, interviews, and collection of visual materials), experimentation (applying association picture story techniques in short film formats and testing with audiences), and creation (synthesizing findings to produce a cohesive and impactful film).Results indicate that “Herediaqua” successfully uses strong visual symbolism and narrative to convey messages about the interconnectedness between humans and nature, effectively enhancing audience awareness and understanding of water sustainability issues. The film employs powerful visual language to communicate its environmental message, evoking emotional responses from viewers. Positive audience feedback confirms the film’s success in communicating its message, demonstrating the effectiveness of the association picture story technique in visual narration. The conclusion asserts that the “association picture story” technique is a powerful tool for conveying environmental messages through visual storytelling. “Herediaqua” serves not only as a viewing experience but also as an educational medium and a catalyst for inspiring environmental conservation efforts. By leveraging compelling visual narration and engaging storytelling, the film promotes awareness and encourages concrete actions for sustaining the planet’s life. This research contributes to advancing documentary filmmaking by highlighting the effectiveness of combining visual symbolism with strong narrative techniques.

Hakikat Media Pembelajaran Membaca di Kelas Tinggi

The use of learning media in high-level reading classes plays an important role in improving students' reading abilities. Various types of learning media, including visual, audio-visual, and interactive computer-based materials, are used for this purpose. The process of utilizing learning media includes analysis of student characteristics, design, development, implementation and evaluation of learning outcomes. This learning media has various functions in teaching reading, such as facilitating access to information, motivating students, helping understanding and retention of information, fostering critical thinking skills, enabling differentiated learning, encouraging independent learning, and developing digital literacy skills. In addition, many studies have investigated the effectiveness of various learning media, such as comics, modules, computer-based interactive learning, and picture cards, in increasing elementary school students' interest in reading and academic achievement.