Notes on Media and Information Languages

Defined as codes, conventions, formats, symbols, and narrative structures that communicate the meaning of media messages to the audience.

Symbolic Codes: Represent deeper meanings beyond the visible. Examples include:
Objects: Such as a red rose symbolizing romance or love.
Body Language: Interpretations can vary significantly across cultures.
Color: Colors convey specific messages (e.g., red for stop, green for go).
Written Codes: Concern the use of language style and textual layout. Key elements include:
Headlines: Capture attention and summarize the content's focus.
Captions: Provide context or additional information for images.
Speech Bubbles: Used in comics or illustrations to depict dialogue and character expressions.
Technical Codes: Refer to the ways in which media equipment is employed to convey messages. Important components involve:
Camera Angles & Shots: Influence how a story is perceived by framing perspectives.
Lighting: Sets the mood and tone of scenes.
Sound: Enhances storytelling, whether through music, dialogue, or environmental sounds.

Conventions are norms or standards that guide behavior in media production.
They are generally accepted practices that dictate how things should be done, helping to create consistency across media formats.

Message: The information conveyed from a source to a receiver; it encapsulates what the producer intends to communicate.
Audience: The target group for whom the media message is tailored, though anyone exposed to the message may also be influenced.
Producers: Individuals or teams responsible for the creation and assembly of media content, transforming ideas into finished products.
Stakeholders: Entities involved in or affected by media processes, including libraries, archives, museums, and internet providers.