Module 5: Media & Visual Literacy
This chapter delves into media literacy, focusing on analyzing various forms of media texts and understanding their construction, purposes, and influences. It emphasizes the critical evaluation of media, identification of target audiences, and the strategies used in advertisements and propaganda. In addition, it explores navigating the information landscape, especially concerning news, social media, and the importance of digital literacy.
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What we have learnt
- Media texts can include various forms of communication that utilize technology, extending beyond traditional print.
- Visual elements, sound, and language choices work together to convey specific meanings and influence audiences.
- A critical understanding of media is essential to navigate and discern the credibility and intentions behind media messages.
Key Concepts
- -- Media Texts
- Any form of communication that uses technology to convey a message, including images, sounds, and interactive elements.
- -- Target Audience
- The specific group of people that media creators aim to reach, often identified by demographics and psychographics.
- -- Propaganda Techniques
- Systematic efforts to influence public opinion, often involving biased or misleading presentation of information.
- -- News Literacy
- The ability to identify credible news sources, distinguish news from opinion, and recognize misinformation and disinformation.
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