IB Digital Society Unit 4 Terms

Popular culture

culture based on the tastes of common and ordinary people; as opposed to an elite. Expressive media enjoyed by a society such as performances and art or trends

Genre

a category of artistic composition characterized by similarities in form, subject matter, or style. Often music or literature

Form

 a particular way in which a thing exists physically; of an art, such as theatre versus painting.

• Google has 13 different definitions for the word form

Technique

way an artist uses their technical skills to carry out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work

Streaming

multimedia, video and audio, delivered digitally with little to no intermediate storage

• revolutionizes film and entertainment industry by bringing content anywhere, especially homes

online exhibition

 an exhibition in a virtual venue or cyberspace. Aids in interactivity, convenience, and immersion

Online forum

 any platform users can use as a medium to post and discuss ideas and views on particular topics. Usually comes with comment and message features. Notably Reddit, 4chan, Quora, Wattpad

Influencer

also called internet celebrities a person or figure that has become well known online with a large number of followers. Able to promote or recommend easily

smart homes

home equipped with internet-connected devices

gig economy