International Visual Literacy Association

Welcome to the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) web site. IVLA is a not-for-profit association of researchers, educators, designers, media specialists, and artists dedicated to the principles of visual literacy.

IVLA was formed for the purpose of providing a forum for the exchange of information related to visual literacy. We are also concerned with issues dealing with education, instruction and training in modes of visual communication and their application through the concept of visual literacy to individuals, groups, organizations, and to the public in general.

Our members represent a wide range of disciplines including the arts, sciences, education, communication, business, videography, photography, instructional technology, health, and computer applications. We invite you to join us in the lively debates of our field, and we look forward to forming lasting professional and personal friendships.

SAVE THE DATES: OCTOBER 6-9, 2009
International Visual Literacy Association
41st Annual Conference
"Critically Engaging the 21st Century Learner in Visual Worlds and Virtual Environments"
Conference Venue: DePaul University- Chicago, US

Conference Website

Proposals Due: March 30th, 2009 via ivla09@gmail.com

Call for Proposals

Position Announcement: JVL Editor
The International Visual Literacy Association has an opening for JVL Editor. Please review the position announcement for more information.

For more information on IVLA membership, contact IVLA Membership Committee Chairs, Dr. Lucinda Willis at willisl@iup.edu or Dr. Rhonda Robinson at rrobinson@niu.edu; For more information on IVLA publications, contact IVLA Publications Chair, Drs. Steven Seidman at seidman@ithaca.edu & Carla Spinillo at cgspin@terra.com.br.