Revolutionizing Creativity: The Impact of AI on Textual and Visual Literacy

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly altering the landscape of creativity, reshaping the ways we create and interpret both text and images. Traditionally, visual and textual literacy have been cornerstones of communication, but the advent of AI calls for a reevaluation of these fundamental skills.

The latest research published in the Journal of Visual Literacy highlights the critical skill sets required at every stage of AI image generation. The need for new literacy forms extends beyond reading and writing, encompassing the ability to navigate visual, audio, and digital materials, as defined by institutions like the Australian Curriculum and the European Union.

As generative AI continues to evolve, users are encouraged to cultivate 'multimodal' literacies that bridge visual and textual modes. With AI becoming more integrated into platforms, the ability to adapt and critically assess these tools becomes vital, enabling the creation of more human-centric visual narratives.

(With inputs from agencies.)