Media language

media language

1. Media Language

2. Media Language Media  Media Language Types of Media Languages 2

3. Introduction to Media  The term Media, which is the plural of  medium,  refers to the communication channels through which we transmit news, music, movies, education, messages, and other Datas. It includes physical and online newspapers and magazines, television, radio, telephone and the Internet. 3

4. Media Language Every medium has its own ‘language’ – or combination of languages  that it uses to communicate meaning. Television, for example, uses verbal and written language as well as the languages of moving images and sound. We call these ‘languages’ because they use familiar codes and conventions that are generally understood. Particular kinds of music or camera angles may be used to signal particular emotions, for example; a page of a newspaper or a sequence of shots in a film will be put together using a certain kind of ‘grammar’. By analyzing these languages, we can come to a better understanding of how media make meaning. 4

5. What   Does Media Language Involve? Form Style Genre Conventions Narratives 5 Messages/Meanings

6. Example 6 Messages/Meanings :   The setting of the film is on a boat travelling from London to America. As you can see on the poster, the boat is obviously really big, which symbolises how important it is to the movie. Form : movie poster Style : minimal  Genre : drama, romance Conventions : recognizable characters Image : long shot, positioning Narrative :  At the top of the poster there is a soft lighting, which suggests that there is some kind of romance going on.

7. Types of media  Language Written Language Verbal Language Non – Verbal Language Visual Language 7

8. Written Language In print-based media, also in text such as captions for photographs. The language chosen generates meaning. Captions allow the publication to present a story in a particular way. 8

9. Verbal Language In media areas such as television, radio and film. How the language is delivered and its context used are important factors in the way meaning is generated for the audience. 9

10. Non Verbal Language Non-verbal language is communication through signs different from those of language, but which can be received through various senses, such as sight, smell or touch. This includes gestures, movements, sounds that are not very intelligible but may be understandable, etc. 10

11. Visual Language In televisions and films what is on the screen has been chosen specifically to generate a series of effects and meanings. Specific camera angles and movement are chosen to tell the story and meaning of that scene. 11

12. THANK YOU Sample Footer Text Presenter name Email address Website 12