Storytelling: Martin Scorsese on the Importance of Visual Literacy

The main point Martin Scorsese is trying to get across in his video "the Importance of Visual Literacy," is that seeing stories happen is just as important as hearing them. Martin mentions that a lot of thought and work goes into the process of making a film. You have to think about all the different angles, lenses and lighting to get your story across to the audience. He adds that there are "certain tools you use, and those tools become part of a vocabulary that's just as valid as that vocabulary that is used in literature and our language." By saying this, Martin is again stating that visual literacy is of the same importance as reading a book or hearing a story. In conclusion, Martin believes that students should get a chance to see stories, (visual literacy) along with reading and listening to them.

In my view, Martin is right because many people are visual learners along with auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. I think after reading a book, you should be able watch the movie if there is one, because it'll make it easier to remember for the visual learners. I myself am a visual learner, and I would remember a story better if I see it, rather than reading it or hearing it read to me. Therefore, I conclude that this video has helped me better understand what visual literacy is and why it's as important as reading, or listening to a story.