Media Forms: Film and Literature

Media Forms

Film

• A visual storytelling medium using moving images and sound
• Can be fiction (narrative) or non-fiction (documentary)
• Genres: action, comedy, drama, horror, romance, etc.
• Filmmaking involves scriptwriting, casting, directing, editing, and production

Literature

• Written works of fiction and non-fiction
• Includes novels, poetry, plays, short stories, and essays
• Genres: romance, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, etc.
• Literature can be oral (spoken) or written (printed or digital)

Music

• An auditory art form consisting of sound and silence
• Genres: classical, jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, electronic, etc.
• Music can be instrumental or vocal
• Composing, performing, and producing are key aspects of music creation

Video Games

• Interactive digital entertainment using computers or consoles
• Genres: action, adventure, role-playing, strategy, sports, etc.
• Players engage with virtual environments and characters
• Game development involves programming, design, and storytelling

Journalism

• The practice of gathering, processing, and disseminating news and information
• Forms: print (newspapers, magazines), broadcast (TV, radio), and online (digital media)
• Journalists research, write, and present news stories to inform the public

TV

• A broadcast medium using video and audio signals
• Programming includes news, dramas, comedies, documentaries, and more
• TV can be live or pre-recorded, free or subscription-based

Podcasts

• A series of digital audio files released on a schedule
• Topics range from news, education, comedy, to storytelling and interviews
• Podcasts are often subscription-based and can be streamed or downloaded

Digital Art

• Visual art created using digital tools and software
• Forms: graphic design, digital painting, animation, and computer-generated imagery (CGI)
• Digital art can be interactive or static, and is often displayed online or in exhibitions

Advertisements

• Paid messages or announcements promoting products, services, or ideas
• Forms: print, broadcast, outdoor, and digital (online) advertising
• Advertisements aim to persuade audiences to take action or adopt a particular attitude

Other

• Other forms of media include:
  • Radio: audio broadcasts using radio waves
  • Photography: capturing images using cameras
  • Theater: live performance art using drama, music, and dance
  • Comics: sequential art using images and text
  • Social Media: online platforms for sharing and interacting with content

Media Forms

Film

• Visual storytelling medium using moving images and sound
• Can be fiction (narrative) or non-fiction (documentary)
• Involves scriptwriting, casting, directing, editing, and production

Literature

• Written works of fiction and non-fiction, including novels, poetry, plays, short stories, and essays
• Genres include romance, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror
• Can be oral (spoken) or written (printed or digital)

Music

• Auditory art form consisting of sound and silence
• Genres include classical, jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic
• Can be instrumental or vocal, with key aspects including composing, performing, and producing

Digital Media

Video Games

• Interactive digital entertainment using computers or consoles
• Genres include action, adventure, role-playing, strategy, sports, etc.
• Involves programming, design, and storytelling, with players engaging with virtual environments and characters

Journalism

• Practice of gathering, processing, and disseminating news and information
• Forms include print (newspapers, magazines), broadcast (TV, radio), and online (digital media)
• Journalists research, write, and present news stories to inform the public

TV

• Broadcast medium using video and audio signals
• Programming includes news, dramas, comedies, documentaries, and more
• Can be live or pre-recorded, free or subscription-based

Podcasts

• Series of digital audio files released on a schedule
• Topics range from news, education, comedy, to storytelling and interviews
• Often subscription-based and can be streamed or downloaded

Visual Media

Digital Art

• Visual art created using digital tools and software
• Forms include graphic design, digital painting, animation, and computer-generated imagery (CGI)
• Can be interactive or static, and is often displayed online or in exhibitions

Advertisements

• Paid messages or announcements promoting products, services, or ideas
• Forms include print, broadcast, outdoor, and digital (online) advertising
• Aim to persuade audiences to take action or adopt a particular attitude

Other Media

• Radio: audio broadcasts using radio waves
• Photography: capturing images using cameras
• Theater: live performance art using drama, music, and dance
• Comics: sequential art using images and text
• Social Media: online platforms for sharing and interacting with content