Media Language and Communication

Media Language

Codes, conventions, formats, and symbols utilized in media to convey meaning to an audience.

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.

Symbolic Codes

Codes that reveal deeper meanings or iconic symbols that are easily understood.

Extreme Wide Shot

A shot that captures expansive scenery, crowds, or large subjects.

Establishing Shot

A shot that introduces the location or setting of a scene.

Low Angle Shot

A shot framed below the subject's eyes, often emphasizing power dynamics.

Rule of Thirds

A compositional technique that positions subjects to show their relationship to other elements in a scene.

People Media

Refers to individuals involved in the creation and use of media.

Print Journalist

A journalist who writes news articles for newspapers or magazines.

Citizen Journalist

An individual who reports news without professional journalism training.

Hypertext

Text displayed on a computer or other electronic device with links to other text.

Audio Media

Forms of media communication that utilize sound recordings.

WAV

A Microsoft audio file format standard for storing audio bitstreams on PCs.

Mixing

The process of combining, balancing, and controlling different audio elements.

Motion Media

Visual media that gives the impression of movement.

Multimedia

Media that