Lesson 3 Types of Communication

Verbal Communication

It is the process of sending and receiving messages with words, including writing and sign language.

Visual Communication

The practice of using visual elements to get a message across, inspire change, or evoke an emotion

Appearance

Clothing, hairstyle, neatness, use of cosmetics (speaker); room size, lighting, decorations, furnishings (surrounding)

Verbal Communication - Oral

Spoken words are used It includes face-to-face conversations, telephonic video, radio, television and voice over internet.

Verbal Communication – Written

Written signs or symbols are used to communicate

∙ Messages can be transmitted via email, letter, report, memo, etc.

∙ This is the most common form of communication in business

Body language

facial expressions, gestures, postures

Sounds

voice tone, volume, speech rate

Communication design

crafting a message that educates, motivates and engages the viewer

Graphic design

uses design principles to communicate that message in a way that is clear and eye-catching to the intended audience

Intrapersonal Communication

communication is communication with oneself. There are many other names for the same concept – self-talk, internal monologue, inner speech, inner experience, and internal discourse. They all describe pretty much the same concept: the voice inside your head.

Interpersonal Communication

involves the information, ideas, and feelings being exchanged verbally or non-verbally between two or more people.

Two types of communication

According to Modes

According to Contents