TEXT MEDIA

INTRODUCTION

  • Media and Information Literacy: Focus on dimensions of text information and media.

  • Presented by: Ms. Rachelle Joan M. Torentera, LPT.

OBJECTIVES

  • By the end of the lesson, students will:

    • Identify different dimensions of text information media.

    • Understand how text information and media are formally and informally produced, organized, and disseminated.

    • Appreciate the reliability and validity of text information and media sources using selection criteria.

PARTS OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

  • Text Information and Media:

    • Dimensions

    • Design principles and elements

    • Production and evaluation

VISUAL INFORMATION AND MEDIA

  • Importance of News: Discuss why news is crucial in society.

  • Evaluating Information: Consider how to determine if information from text media is genuine.

MEDIA USER REFLECTION QUESTIONS

  • Importance of reflecting on information presentation:

    • What is the message?

    • Who created the text?

    • What style and techniques were used?

    • Purpose of the text?

    • Target audience?

    • Tone of the writer?

    • Views and beliefs included or omitted?

  • Examples of media: newspapers, blogs, advertisements, emails, magazines.

TYPES OF TEXT

  1. Plain Text:

    • Fixed-size characters with the same style.

  2. Formatted Text:

    • Variations in typefaces, colors, and font sizes.

  3. Hypertext:

    • Links that redirect to other web pages or documents.

TYPEFACE TYPES

  • Typeface Definition: Digital representation of text, known as font type or font face.

    • 1. Serif: Curvy style for formality and readability (e.g., Times New Roman, Garamond).

    • 2. Sans Serif: Clean, minimalist design suitable for web (e.g., Arial, Tahoma).

    • 3. Slab Serif: Heavy and strong style; used in billboards (e.g., Rockwell, Paybill).

    • 4. Script: Brush stroke style for special printing (e.g., Vladimir, Edwardian).

DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF TEXT

  • Appropriateness: Suitable text based on intentions and audience needs.

  • Proximity: Distance between text elements for highlighting.

  • Alignment: Positioning of text on the page (e.g., center, right).

EMPHASIS AND ORGANIZATION

  • Repetition: Grouping similar elements for uniformity.

  • Contrast: Effect created when different elements coexist.

CREATIVE TEXT-BASED PRESENTATION

  • Importance of Text: Essential for any publication design; key information.

  • Poster Example:

    • Features a main idea, pictures, and message; typically uses present tense.

POSTER ELEMENTS

  1. Heading: Main idea or title.

  2. Picture: Illustrations to reinforce the message.

  3. Message: Details regarding the main topic.

BROCHURE MEDIA

  • Brochure Description: Commonly used in marketing to inform about goods and services.

  1. Name and Logo: Should be short, catchy, and visually appealing.

  2. Brochure Cover: Includes images that work with text.

  3. Slogan: Short, meaningful catchphrase.

  4. Main Text: Contains detailed information, mixing plain and formatted texts.

  5. Contact Information: Critical for client communication about products/services.

CONCLUSION

  • Thank You: Presentation on Creative Portfolio, November 2026.