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What defines a sound film?
What defines a sound film?
- A film projected without any images
- A film that only uses background music
- A motion picture with synchronized sound (correct)
- A motion picture that is entirely silent
What was the purpose of a telegram?
What was the purpose of a telegram?
- To communicate through video messages
- To send images over long distances
- To provide entertainment through music
- To convey important information quickly and concisely (correct)
What major development signified the beginning of the electronic age?
What major development signified the beginning of the electronic age?
- The advent of printed newspapers
- The invention of the telephone
- The invention of the transistor (correct)
- The development of the electric light bulb
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Information Age?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Information Age?
Which of the following inventions was introduced in 1951?
Which of the following inventions was introduced in 1951?
What was the primary use of punch cards?
What was the primary use of punch cards?
Which of the following advancements is associated with the Electronic Age?
Which of the following advancements is associated with the Electronic Age?
What role did the internet play in the Information Age?
What role did the internet play in the Information Age?
What was one role of media in a democratic society?
What was one role of media in a democratic society?
Which era is characterized by the use of electronic gadgets for communication?
Which era is characterized by the use of electronic gadgets for communication?
Which of the following is not a function of media in society?
Which of the following is not a function of media in society?
What does media act as, concerning democratic practices?
What does media act as, concerning democratic practices?
In which year was Internet Explorer released?
In which year was Internet Explorer released?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Information Age?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Information Age?
What is one application of media's role as a resource center?
What is one application of media's role as a resource center?
What is a task associated with personal media literacy?
What is a task associated with personal media literacy?
What was the Acta Diurna in Rome known for?
What was the Acta Diurna in Rome known for?
Which material was used to create early forms of paper in prehistoric times?
Which material was used to create early forms of paper in prehistoric times?
What technology was developed around 220 AD to aid in printing?
What technology was developed around 220 AD to aid in printing?
How did the sinking of the RMS Titanic relate to the development of media?
How did the sinking of the RMS Titanic relate to the development of media?
What ancient civilization created folding books known as codices?
What ancient civilization created folding books known as codices?
Which was NOT a feature of the Prehistoric / Pre-Industrial Age?
Which was NOT a feature of the Prehistoric / Pre-Industrial Age?
What significance does papyrus have in the context of ancient media?
What significance does papyrus have in the context of ancient media?
What was a common method for engraving text or images used in early printing?
What was a common method for engraving text or images used in early printing?
What was a significant technological development during the Industrial Age?
What was a significant technological development during the Industrial Age?
Who was the first to be granted a US patent for a device that replicated the human voice?
Who was the first to be granted a US patent for a device that replicated the human voice?
Which of the following is considered the oldest newspaper still in publication?
Which of the following is considered the oldest newspaper still in publication?
What phenomenon allows motion pictures to create the illusion of continuous movement?
What phenomenon allows motion pictures to create the illusion of continuous movement?
What is a typewriter primarily used for?
What is a typewriter primarily used for?
Which year is often cited as particularly fruitful for film as an art form?
Which year is often cited as particularly fruitful for film as an art form?
What device applies pressure to transfer ink onto paper?
What device applies pressure to transfer ink onto paper?
What was the main purpose of motion picture photography?
What was the main purpose of motion picture photography?
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Study Notes
Learning Competencies
- Identify traditional and new media, and their interrelationships.
- Editorialize the roles and functions of media within a democratic society.
Historical Events in Media
- The RMS Titanic sank on April 14, 1912, sparking questions about news dissemination then versus today.
Evolution of Media
Prehistoric / Pre-Industrial Age (Before 1700s)
- Discovery of fire, development of paper from plants, and crafting tools from various metals.
- Earliest forms of communication included cave paintings (35,000 BC) and papyrus in Egypt (2500 BC).
- Acta Diurna, established in 130 BC, is considered the first newspaper.
- Block printing technology emerged in 220 AD, allowing for early forms of mass printing.
Industrial Age (1700s-1930s)
- The power of steam revolutionized manufacturing, including book production via the printing press.
- The Oxford Gazette (1665) is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the UK.
- The typewriter was introduced in 1800, allowing for easier text production.
- The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
- Motion picture technology developed in the 1890s, leading to commercial film production.
Electronic Age (1930s-1980s)
- Transistors were invented, leading to the development of radios and early computers.
- Television became widely available in 1941, enhancing news and entertainment broadcasting.
- UNIVAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer, was introduced in 1951.
Information Age (1900s-2000s)
- The internet revolutionized communication, enabling rapid information exchange and social networking.
- Personal computers and mobile devices surged in popularity, with innovations like laptops (1980) and tablets (1993).
- Key software developments included Internet Explorer (1995) and blogging platforms emerging in the early 2000s.
Roles and Functions of Media in Democratic Society
- Channel: Facilitates communication, idea sharing, and public discourse.
- Watchdog: Holds government and private sectors accountable, ensuring transparent governance.
- Resource Center: Acts as an archive of community knowledge and history, fostering education.
- Advocate: Works to bridge gaps in access to information, promoting digital inclusivity.
Application Exercise
- Create a timeline to track personal exposure to various forms of traditional and new media, utilizing digital tools like Canva or Creately.
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