Media Information Literacy - Visual Information and Media, Audio and Media Information

Visual Information and Media

materials, programs, applications used to formulate new information to aid learning through the use, analysis, evaluation and production of visual image

Non-Projected Visual Media

requires no projection material or electric power

Projected Visual Media

requires electronic power; uses bright light to pass through a transparent picture, by means of a lens

Infographics

representation of information in graphic format

Visual Design

principles and elements in production of visual media and information

Elements

tools used to make art

Principles

use of the tools

Line

mark connecting two points (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, zigzag, curved)

Shape

series of lines (geometric, organic). self contained area from a series of lines

Value

degree of lightness and darkness, contrast between black and white and all the tones in between

Texture

way a texture feels/perceived to feel, can be created when a single element is repeated (sometimes with variation) resulting to a pattern

Color

sensation generated from the eyes of the beholder due to differences in frequencies

Hue

name of the color

Intensity

purity of the hue

Form

figure having volume and thickness

Center of Interest

area that first attract interest/attention, area is more important

Consistency

consistency of margins, typefaces, typestyle, and color

Balance

how elements are arranged symmetrically or assymetrically to create the impression of equality in weight or importance

Harmony

brings composition with similar units

Contrast

creates visual interest, differences are highlighted

Rhythm/Movement

use of recurring events to direct movement

Perspective

created through arrangement of objects in 2D spaces

Audio

sound either recorded/transmitted/reproduced

Audio Media

communicating through sound

Radio Broadcast

transmission of live audio signals through air

Music

vocal/instrumental sound combined to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion

Sound Recording

recording of an interview, meeting, sounds from the environment

Sound Clip/Effect

reproduced to create an effect in a dramatic presentation

Audio Podcast

part of themes series, downloaded from a website

Dialogue

spoken words

Sound Effects

sounds other than speech/music, used to add excitement

Music

establishes mood/emotion

Silence

absence of audio/sound

Intensity

loudness/softness of the sound

Duration

length of time

Pitch

highness/lowness of sound

Timbre

tone color

Mixing

combination, balance, control of sound effects

Pace

time control, editing or audio effects

Transitions

how you can get from one segment to another

Segue

one element stops and the next begins

Cross Fade

one element faes out and the next fades in

V Fade

first element fades to inaudible before second element fades in

Fade to Black

V fade with some silence between elements

Waterfall

first element fade out, second element begins at full volume

Stereo Imaging

using left and right channels to create depth, applied to create a surround sound

Hearing

perceiving sound by the ear

Listening

requires concentration so brain could comprehend and lead to learning