Understanding Different Types of Media
Print media includes traditional stuff like books, newspapers, and magazines - anything that uses paper and ink. Text media is broader and includes digital text too, with typography being super important for readability and visual appeal.
Visual media is all about communicating through sight - photos, graphics, infographics, cartoons, and photography. Graphic design is everywhere in visual media, from candy wrappers to billboards to your favorite app icons.
Broadcast media uses airwaves to reach audiences through radio and TV. Multimedia combines everything - text, graphics, video, audio, and animation - usually through computers and digital devices.
New media integrates different technologies on digital platforms, like podcasts, augmented reality, video games, blogs, and wikis. The coolest part? Media convergence means your smartphone can do what used to require separate devices - camera, radio, TV, computer, and more!
Think About It: Your phone is basically a multimedia powerhouse that would have seemed like magic to people just 30 years ago!