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Unit 4 Types of Media

This document summarizes different types of media, including print media like books, newspapers, magazines and journals; broadcast media like radio and television; and new media on the internet. Print media refers to physically printed materials and some now have digital versions. Broadcast media airs audio and visual content for public information and entertainment. New media on the internet includes webpages, email, e-books and online shopping. The document also briefly discusses two important religious books: the Doctrina Christiana, the earliest printed book in the Philippines, and the Holy Bible, the most translated book in the world.

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Unit 4 Types of Media

This document summarizes different types of media, including print media like books, newspapers, magazines and journals; broadcast media like radio and television; and new media on the internet. Print media refers to physically printed materials and some now have digital versions. Broadcast media airs audio and visual content for public information and entertainment. New media on the internet includes webpages, email, e-books and online shopping. The document also briefly discusses two important religious books: the Doctrina Christiana, the earliest printed book in the Philippines, and the Holy Bible, the most translated book in the world.

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CHAPTER 4: TYPES OF MEDIA

Print Media
• refers to paper publications such as books, newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, and other materials that are
physically printed on paper.
• At present, some form of print media have digital versions and are available for download through applications or
websites.
1. Book
▪ reading material that can either be fictional or nonfictional.
▪ Students use books in school as reference materials,
2. Newspaper
▪ printed on a daily or weekly basis
▪ contains a wide range of articles which appear on the different sections, such as news, business, lifestyle,
sports, and entertainment sections.
▪ has editorial page where editors of the newspaper share their views and opinions on relevant and current
issues.
▪ has two types: the Broadsheet and the Tabloid.
3. Magazine
▪ a periodical publication released weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
▪ contains articles on various topics depending on the subject or area the magazine covers.
4. Journal
▪ Similar to both newspaper and magazines.
▪ contains informative articles and provides accurate reports on specific topic, such as medicine.
▪ it targets a particular type of audience, such as medicine students or practitioners.
5. Newsletter
▪ organizations or companies release newsletters for special purposes. A newsletter is published either
weekly or monthly.
▪ it can be a bulletin where a company or an organization informs its readers about the updates and
happenings in the institution or community.
▪ contain special features on topics which might be of interest or value to its targeted readers.
6. Gazette
▪ pertains to the official publication of a government organization or institution, which is intended for public
notices or listing of appointments.
7. Pamphlet
▪ contains detailed, yet easy to understand text with images.
8. Brochure
▪ a small book or magazine that contains pictures and information about the products or services offered by
a company or organization.
9. Flyers and Leaflet
▪ refer to printed sheet of paper which contains information about a product for advertising purposes.
▪ distributed and given free to targeted customers to promote a product.
Broadcast media – consists of programs produced by television network and radio stations. Contrary to print media,
broadcast media airs audio and video materials for the public’s information, interest, or leisure.
1. Radio
▪ the first known radio is attributed to the Italian inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, when he made the wireless
telegraph in 1895.
▪ radio announcers or DJs deliver the news or play music through airwaves.
▪ can be set in an AM or FM mode. AM – amplitude modulation FM – frequency modulation
2. Television
▪ one of the most visible appliances at home.
▪ equipped with electronic system capable of sending images and sounds by a wire through space.
3. Film
▪ is similar to a television show as it offers a variety of themes and genres.
▪ it can be about drama, comedy, horror, action, animation, or documentary.
▪ also called movies or motion pictures.
TV and Movie Classification Ratings
▪ G – stands for general patronage.
▪ PG – means that the show requires parental guidance.
▪ SPG – means that strict parental guidance is required as the show may have themes that involve violence,
horror, and inappropriate language that are not suitable for young audiences.
▪ R – means a show is restricted for a particular age.
Ex. R-13, R-16, R-18
New Media (Internet)
▪ Internet – is an electronic communications network that connects people through various networks and
organizational computer facilities around the world.
Features of New Media (Internet)
1. Webpage 5. Distance Education

2. Hypertext 6. E-book

3. Instant Messaging 7. Online Shopping

4. E-mail 8. Media convergence

Doctrina Christiana
▪ the earliest printed book in thePhilippines.
▪ It was published in 1593 and was written by a Franciscan priest named Fray Juan de Plasencia.
▪ The book was used by the priests for their catechism class to teach about Roman Catholicism.
Holy Bible
▪ The most translated book in the world is the Holy Bible, which is available in 2800 languages.
▪ The Holy Bible is also called the scripture because it contains religious writings bearing the Word of God.
▪ The word Bible comes from the Greek word biblia which means “books”.
▪ The Bible can be considered a library as it has 73 books (43 books in the Old Testatament and 27 books in the
New Testament).

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