The document examines the visualization of language through graphic visual mapping and its role in structuring complex information. It discusses various tools and techniques for information visualization, such as mind maps and cognitive maps, while exploring the interdisciplinary approach involving communication, education, and psychology. The text raises questions about the importance of self-identity in visual communication and the effectiveness of different graphic mapping techniques in presenting knowledge clearly.

1. AN EXPLORATION OF COMMUNICATION WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO THE VISUALISATION OF LANGUAGE AS GRAPHIC VISUAL MAPPING By Chris Watson Visualthinkmap.ning.com

2. Large Complex World of Information/Data Structuring information tools Innovation and Creativity graphic techniques Understanding & knowledge acquisition Interdisciplinary approach Participatory Action Research (PAR) Self Identity Internet website resource

6. EXAMPLES OF STRUCTURING INFO/DATA TOOLS – VISUAL MAPS Mind Map Brainstorm / Spider Diagram Concept Map Cognitive Map / Artefact Topographic Map (sometimes known as a meander map) Notebook / Sketchbook / Visual Diaries

7. MIND MAP BY TONY BUZAN

8. BRAINSTORM / SPIDER DIAGRAM BY VISUAL THEASAURUS

9. CONCEPT MAP BY FREDERIC VAVRILLE http://www.musicplasma.com/

10. COGNITIVE MAP / ARTEFACTS BY TELEGEOGRAPHY http://www.telegeography.com

11. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP BY BURN EVERYTHING

12. NOTEBOOK / VISUAL DIARY BY LAURA JACKSON

13. MORE TYPES OF VISUALISING/VISUAL COMMUNICATION BY RALPH LENGLER & MARTIN J EPPLER Interactive Version here

15. ANTHROPOLOGY

16. CARTOGRAPHY

17. SEMIOTICS

18. GRAPHIC DESIGN

20. PSYCHOLOGY

21. EDUCATION

22. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

23. ABSTRACTION TECHNIQUES

24. HOW WE ABSTRACT

25. ABSTRACTING THROUGH WRITING & SKETCHING/DRAWING WORD & IMAGE

26. PICASSO’S DRAWINGS FOR GUERNICA

27. Picasso states, ‘ When I paint, my object is to show what I have found and not what I am looking for.’ (Frayling, 1993/4, p.2). Frayling in Research in Art & Design states, ‘ how can I tell what I am till I see what I make and do?’ (Frayling, C, 1993/4, p.5).

28. FINAL THOGUHTS These visualisations I have made are what I have found about who I am. So for communication of knowledge should self be made visible explicitly in the visualisations? If so which voice (self), and to what degree? Or should the findings be presented/visualised without these elements of self to aid in clearer communication? Also what is the best visual graphic mapping technique at capturing attention and clearly presenting knowledge/information of a complex subject in easy to interpret visual layout?

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