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Characteristics of New Media

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

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Topics in Characteristics of New Media

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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.
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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.
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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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