Learning Media Arts
Why study Media Arts?
Firstly, what is Media Arts?
Media Arts or more specifically Media Studies, is the study of media such as film, television, video games, advertising, photography, and social media.
So why should I study/teach it?
We are constantly surrounded by media in our everyday lives and learning and understanding will allow us to be more critical of what we see and consume. This means we become media literate where we are able to access, analyse, and evaluate information that we receive through media. As we become media literate, we can create media messages using the technological tools that are available to us. It also allows us to develop understanding of our own and other cultures.
Media Arts or more specifically Media Studies, is the study of media such as film, television, video games, advertising, photography, and social media.
So why should I study/teach it?
We are constantly surrounded by media in our everyday lives and learning and understanding will allow us to be more critical of what we see and consume. This means we become media literate where we are able to access, analyse, and evaluate information that we receive through media. As we become media literate, we can create media messages using the technological tools that are available to us. It also allows us to develop understanding of our own and other cultures.