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SH1904 Media Through the Ages Prehistoric Era (200,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE)...

SH1904 Media Through the Ages Prehistoric Era (200,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE) When we speak of history it refers to written records and records itself. During this era, humans made use of pigments from plants to not write – but draw. Illustrations, dances, and oral communication were the key channels of information. Information was limited and were shared in small circles and were prone to being lost due to the immature methods of recording. Petroglyphs, cave paintings, dance, body art, and stone tools Source: www.andantetravels.co.uk Ancient Era (3,000 BCE – 100 CE) The ancient era, although not too different from the prehistoric era, showed great improvements in the record of information. Humans made use of paper and formed an alphabet to communicate better. Culture was better recorded and passed on between generations. Paper, Writing (Cuneiform script, hieroglyphs), Alphabet (Phoenician, Greek), Drama Source: www.art.com Industrial Era (1440 - 1890) With the rise of the industrial revolution and insurgence of steam powered machines, different types of media were invented. The way information was stored and shared changed greatly, wherein humans could now reach larger audiences. Film, Telephone, Dry plates, Telegraph, Phonograph, Printing press Source: www.kisspng.com Electronic Era (1906 - Present) Communication became much more efficient due to the harnessed power of the transistor. Mass communication became popular and geographic limitations were completely overcome. Television, Computer, Radio, Internet, Mobile phones Source: www.lifewire.com REFERENCE Revano, T. F. (2016). Media and information literacy for senior high school. Manila: Mindshapers Co., Inc. 02 Handout 2 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 1 of 1