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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication · 2026-27

Topics in Characteristics of New Media

1

Concept of New Media

  • New media is digital, interactive, and networked communication using computers and the internet.
  • It includes websites, blogs, social media, online videos, mobile apps, and virtual reality.
  • Unlike print or TV, new media combines text, images, sound, and video in one platform.
2

Characteristics of New Media

  • Interactivity: Users can respond, comment, and create content (e.g., blogs, comments).
  • Multimedia: Combines text, audio, video, animation, and graphics for better understanding.
  • Hypertextual: Contains clickable links that connect to other pages or resources.
3

New Media vs Traditional Media

  • Print media uses only text and static images; new media uses dynamic, interactive content.
  • Television provides audio-visual content but lacks user interaction; new media allows feedback.
  • Radio is audio-only and linear; new media is non-linear and user-controlled.
4

Advantages and Limitations of New Media

  • Advantages: Fast information access, global reach, interactive learning, multimedia support, 24/7 availability.
  • Allows creation of blogs and user-generated content.
  • Helps in research and education through vast online resources.

Key Concepts

Central concept: New Media

InternetInteractivityMultimediaNarrative StyleConvergenceAdvantages of New MediaDisadvantages of New MediaComparison with Traditional Media

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Key topics in Characteristics of New Media include Concept of New Media, Characteristics of New Media, New Media vs Traditional Media, Advantages and Limitations of New Media. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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