MEDIA & INFORMATION LANGUAGES

Media languages

Are codes, conventions, formats, symbols, and

narrative structures that indicate the meaning of media

messages to an audience

Conventions

• Generally accepted way of doing things

• The standard or norm

• “Formula” for content presentation

codes

• symbols of interpretation

• “ingredients”

1. Technical

2. Symbolic

3. Written

Types of Codes

Technical Codes

Includes sounds, camera angles, types of shot, and

lighting

Symbolic Codes

Include the language, dress, or actions of characters or

iconic symbols that are easily understood

Written Codes

• use of textual layout and language style

• (printed material)