Pett, Dennis W.

Educator in the field of visual literacy.

From the description of Dennis W. Pett papers, 1943-1986. (Scottsdale Public Library). WorldCat record id: 26377354

Dennis W. Pett earned his diploma from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Photographic Technology in 1949. Later, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Science and both a Master's and Doctoral degree in Audio Visual Communication at Indiana University. In 1951, Pett accepted a joint appointment with the Indiana University School of Education and the Audio Visual Center, which he maintained until 1989. In addition to administering the Audio Visual Center, Pett taught a variety of courses including Media Utilization, Graphics, Photography, and Visual Perception. Pett has been responsible for numerous workshops and institutes, including the ICIA/NAVA Institute for Effective Communication and the Institute of Professional Development. He has given presentations on such topics as Color Theory, Visual Literacy, and Materials Design and Development. A member of the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA), Pett is a past Executive Secretary for the IVLA as well as a former Editor of the Visual Literacy Newsletter. Pett has also published articles on Visual Literacy, Instructional Media, and Audio Visual Production.

From the guide to the Dennis W. Pett Papers, 1943-1986, (Arizona State University Libraries Visual Literacy Collection)