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What are the distinct ways that audiences expect codes to be arranged in media referred to as?
What are the distinct ways that audiences expect codes to be arranged in media referred to as?
Which film genre typically portrays realistic characters and life situations?
Which film genre typically portrays realistic characters and life situations?
Which type of convention refers to the common narrative structures used in storytelling?
Which type of convention refers to the common narrative structures used in storytelling?
Which genre is characterized by exaggerated situations and humor aimed at provoking laughter?
Which genre is characterized by exaggerated situations and humor aimed at provoking laughter?
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What do the stakeholders such as libraries and archives contribute to in the media context?
What do the stakeholders such as libraries and archives contribute to in the media context?
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Which film genre often includes elements of magic and cannot occur in the real world?
Which film genre often includes elements of magic and cannot occur in the real world?
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What is the term for the information constructed by using creative language and specific rules?
What is the term for the information constructed by using creative language and specific rules?
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Which convention points to the common use of recurring themes, characters, and settings specific to a medium?
Which convention points to the common use of recurring themes, characters, and settings specific to a medium?
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What characterizes digital media in relation to traditional media?
What characterizes digital media in relation to traditional media?
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What best describes media convergence?
What best describes media convergence?
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What is a primary characteristic of indigenous knowledge?
What is a primary characteristic of indigenous knowledge?
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What was a significant innovation during the Industrial Age?
What was a significant innovation during the Industrial Age?
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Among the sources of information, which type is typically most detailed and in-depth?
Among the sources of information, which type is typically most detailed and in-depth?
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Which of the following best defines fairness in evaluating information?
Which of the following best defines fairness in evaluating information?
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Which of the following best describes the main characteristic of the Information Age?
Which of the following best describes the main characteristic of the Information Age?
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What is a common characteristic of scholarly articles?
What is a common characteristic of scholarly articles?
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What role does the monitoring function of media serve in a democratic society?
What role does the monitoring function of media serve in a democratic society?
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What invention was pivotal in ushering in the Electronic Age?
What invention was pivotal in ushering in the Electronic Age?
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Which of these is NOT a factor in evaluating the accuracy of information?
Which of these is NOT a factor in evaluating the accuracy of information?
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Why is evaluating the currency of information important?
Why is evaluating the currency of information important?
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Which medium became prominent for social networking in the Information Age?
Which medium became prominent for social networking in the Information Age?
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What is a primary characteristic of horror films?
What is a primary characteristic of horror films?
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What is one of the primary purposes of media in educating the audience?
What is one of the primary purposes of media in educating the audience?
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Which of the following represents a technological advancement in the Electronic Age?
Which of the following represents a technological advancement in the Electronic Age?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of camera angle?
Which of the following is NOT a type of camera angle?
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Which act provides legal protection for cybercrime?
Which act provides legal protection for cybercrime?
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Which function of media allows for public opinion and expression of dissent?
Which function of media allows for public opinion and expression of dissent?
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What does a trademark signify?
What does a trademark signify?
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Which type of intellectual property grants exclusive rights for an invention?
Which type of intellectual property grants exclusive rights for an invention?
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What is digital citizenship primarily concerned with?
What is digital citizenship primarily concerned with?
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Which of the following best describes animation?
Which of the following best describes animation?
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Which legal document addresses the creation of literary and artistic works?
Which legal document addresses the creation of literary and artistic works?
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What does the term 'geographical indication' refer to?
What does the term 'geographical indication' refer to?
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What is a key characteristic of cyberbullying?
What is a key characteristic of cyberbullying?
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Which statement best defines plagiarism?
Which statement best defines plagiarism?
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What does 'fair use' allow individuals to do?
What does 'fair use' allow individuals to do?
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What is the primary focus of netiquette?
What is the primary focus of netiquette?
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Study Notes
Evolution of Media
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Pre-Industrial Age (Before 1700s): Major developments included the discovery of fire, creation of paper from plants, and forging of tools and weapons.
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Notable historical media artifacts: Cave paintings (35,000 BC), clay tablets (2400 BC), papyrus (2500 BC), Acta Diurna in Rome (130 BC), dibao in China (2nd century), Mayan codex (5th century).
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Early printing press using wood blocks introduced around 220 AD.
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Industrial Age (1700s-1930s): The steam engine and machine tools revolutionized production, leading to advancements in mass communication.
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Significant inventions: mass printing press (19th century), The London Gazette (1640), typewriter (1800), telephone (1876), motion picture photography (1890), sound motion pictures (1926).
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Electronic Age (1930s-1980s): Introduction of the transistor revolutionized communication, giving rise to radios and early computers.
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Key inventions: transistor radio, television (1941), EDSAC (1949), UNIVAC 1 (1951), mainframe computers (IBM 704, 1960), personal computers (Apple 1, 1976).
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Information Age (1900s-2000s): The Internet enabled rapid communication and social networking.
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Emergence of web browsers (Mosaic 1993, Internet Explorer 1995), blogs (Blogspot 1999), and social networks (Facebook 2004, Twitter 2006).
Roles and Functions of Media in Democratic Society
- Monitoring Function: Keeps citizens informed about current events.
- Education: Provides meaningful information to audiences.
- Public Discourse: Offers a platform for expressing public opinion and dissent.
- Digital media encourages interactive communication and engages users in two-way interactions.
Media Convergence
- The integration of traditional (print, broadcast) and digital media creates a dynamic communication environment.
- Facilitates the flow of content across various platforms, changing how media is consumed.
Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and Media
- Indigenous Knowledge: Local knowledge typically unique to a culture, in opposition to global scholarly knowledge systems.
- Indigenous Media: Media managed by indigenous communities, tailored to their cultural and language needs.
Types of Information Sources
- Books: Provide in-depth topic coverage.
- Articles: Include scholarly journals for researchers, trade publications for professionals, and magazines for general audiences.
- Newspapers: Offer current information for a wide audience.
- Internet: A vast resource but requires careful evaluation of sources.
Evaluating Information
- Accuracy: Ensure content is grammatically correct and verifiable.
- Authority: Assess the creator's credentials.
- Currency: Information should be current and frequently updated.
- Fairness: Content needs to present multiple viewpoints.
- Relevance: Ensure information is pertinent to the topic or research.
Media Messages and Conventions
- Messages: Comprised of creative language and follow particular rules.
- Conventions: Accepted standards in media, including form conventions (arrangement of codes), story conventions (narrative structures), and genre conventions (use of themes/tropes).
Film Genres
- Action: High-energy plots with physical stunts.
- Comedy: Light-hearted and humorous, exaggerated situations.
- Drama: Realistic characters and intense interactions.
- Romance: Focus on relationships.
- Fantasy: Involves magical or impossible elements.
- Adventure: Exciting narratives often paired with action.
- Horror: Designed to evoke fear and shock.
- Science-Fiction: Features imaginative elements and technology.
- Animation: Created from frame-by-frame illustrations.
- Musical: Emphasizes song and dance integration.
Camera Techniques
- Camera Shots: Wide shot, full shot, medium shot, close-up, extreme close-up.
- Camera Angles: Dutch angle, low angle, high angle, bird’s eye view.
Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media
- Digital Citizenship: Ability to responsibly navigate and engage online, adhering to ethical standards.
- Intellectual Property: Protects creations of the mind, governed by laws such as the Intellectual Property Code and Cybercrime Prevention Act.
Types of Intellectual Property
- Copyright: Rights of creators over their works.
- Patent: Exclusive rights for inventions.
- Trademarks: Distinguishing signs for products/services.
- Industrial Design: Aesthetic features of articles.
- Geographical Indications: Signs indicating specific origins.
Issues in Digital Communication
- Piracy: Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted content.
- Cyberbullying: Intimidation via digital means.
- Netiquette: Guidelines for acceptable online behavior.
- Computer Addiction: Excessive use of technology can pose risks.
Ethical Use of Information
- Plagiarism: Using others' work without acknowledgment.
- Common Knowledge: Widely recognized facts don't require citations.
- Quotations and Paraphrasing: Properly document sources, using quotation marks for direct quotes.
- Fair Use: Legal allowance to use copyrighted material under certain conditions.
- Creative Commons: Licenses that allow creators to specify terms for the use of their work.
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This quiz explores the evolution of media from the Pre-Industrial Age to the present day. It highlights key developments in media and information literacy, emphasizing how individuals can protect themselves online. Test your knowledge of historical milestones in media creation and usage.
