MIL WEEK 4 - TEXT MEDIA AND INFORMATION

MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY (MIL) TEXT INFORMATION AND MEDIA

Definition of Text

  • Text: A simple and flexible format for presenting information or conveying ideas, whether hand-written, printed, or displayed on-screen (Source: MIL TG by CHED).

  • Refers to any "human-readable sequence of characters" that can form intelligible words (Rouse, 2015).

Formative Assessment

  • Objective: Understand how text is used in various media types.

Examples of Text in Media

Comic Message

  • Example Dialog:

    • Superman: "I hear we're teaming up! Can't wait to work with you. Just stay out of Gotham."

    • Batman: "No, I don't need you in Gotham smashing through buildings and killing thousands of people."

  • Source: Comic inspired by humor regarding superhero interactions.

Types of Text

  • TYPES OF TEXT AND COMMON FILE FORMATS (Page 7)

Types of Text Description

  • Hypertext

    • Links different electronic documents, enabling nonlinear navigation.

  • Plaintext

    • Fixed-sized characters with the same appearance, unformatted.

  • Formatted Text

    • Allows various font parameters: bold, italics, font size, color, etc.

Hypertext Examples

  • Hyperlinks:

    • Links to external sites, which enhance interactivity in digital documents.

    • Example: Link to SlideShare, YouTube.

Typeface and Font

What is a Typeface?

  • Definition: Refers to the representation or style of text in digital formats, encompasses alphabets, numbers, symbols, etc.

Types of Typefaces

  • Serif

    • Characteristics: Formal, readable in longer texts. Used for body texts in books and newspapers.

    • Examples: Times New Roman, Garamond.

  • Sans Serif

    • Characteristics: Clean, minimalistic; used for clarity in signage and web design.

    • Examples: Arial, Helvetica.

  • Slab Serif

    • Characteristics: Solid, robust personalities; suitable for advertising.

    • Examples: Rockwell.

  • Script

    • Characteristics: Decorative fonts that are not suited for large body text, often used in formal invitations.

    • Examples: Edwardian.

  • Decorative

    • Characteristics: Evokes emotions or themes, used for specific artistic designs.

    • Examples: Chiller.

Common File Formats

Document Types

  • TXT: Unformatted text, basic editing tools.

  • DOC: MS Word document, rich formatting capabilities.

  • PDF: For document exchange, supports images and graphics.

  • PS: Used mainly in desktop publishing, defines page layout.

Design Principles and Elements

Key Principles

  1. Emphasis

    • Importance is placed on certain text elements to highlight messages (e.g., bold, increased size).

  2. Appropriateness

    • Choosing suitable typefaces for specific audiences and messages.

  3. Proximity

    • Text elements related to each other should be placed close together (e.g., titles and subtitles).

  4. Alignment

    • Positioning text consistently: left, center, right, or justified.

  5. Organization

    • Structure text elements logically to enhance readability.

  6. Contrast

    • Visual interest created through differences (light/dark, size, typeface).

Formative Assessments

  • Application: Discuss how to apply design principles in different mediums, such as posters or announcements.

  • Questions: Consider fonts for application letters, readability principles for posters, file sharing options without edits, and classroom announcements.