Text
Information
and Media
Media and Information
Literacy
Group 4
What is
text?
･ a simple and flexible format of
presenting information or conveying
ideas whether hand-written,
printed or displayed on-screen
Text
Information
･ can be written in script using
the Roman Alphabet or
different script that is
appropriate to the language of
the reader
Creators
of Text
Pattern
Autho
r
･ he/ she writes stories or articles variety of
topics
･ he/she is also more associated with
scholarly works such as writing a
textbook or a general reference material
･ pertains to a writer whose work has
already been published
Writer
･ a person who is more associated
with writing literary works such as
poems and short stories
･ a writer usually writes article for lifestyle
feature and entertainment sections in
newspapers or magazines
Contributo
r
･ he/she also submits articles on
topics that are particular interest
･ however, articles written by
contributors only depending in the
theme space available
Columnis
t
･ he/she someone who writes his/her
opinions, insights and commentaries
about political or
social issues
･ the articles of a columnist appear
on a regular basis in a column in
newspapers or magazines
Blogger
･ he/she shares his/her reflection,
experiences
and activities through a blog entry
･ a blogger writes personal
opinions about issues or topics that
interest him/her
Editor
･ coordinating with author or writer,
so that all editorial and queries
pertaining to the content and format
of the manuscript are addressed
Publishe
･ris responsible for preparing,
acquiring and managing a
publication
･ he/she decides what type of
materials will be published whether
a book, a magazine, or a
newspaper
CLASSIFICATIONS OF TEXT
INFORMATION
Fiction Nonfiction
- stories that are - is based on facts and
imagined or not true reality
- Most works of fiction - These are often found
regarded as forms of in textbooks,
literature encyclopedia, and
journals
How Text
Information is
Produced?
1. The writer chooses a topic that he would like to talk about
2. The writer gathers information about the topic.
3. The writer makes an outline of the topic and writes the
draft
4. The writer reviews the draft and develops it into a full if
Advantages of Text Information
･ covers a wide range of topics
･ it is easy to access
･ it should be well-researched and discussed
comprehensively
Limitations of Text
･ Information
the book must be updated
･ finding information can mean browsing over
several materials, which can be time consuming
･ can be lengthy and hard or tiresome to
Types
of
Typefaces
Serif
- connotes formality and readability in
large
amount of texts, usually used for the body
text of books, newspapers, magazines and
research publication.
Ex: Times New Roman, Garamond,
Baskerville
Sans
Serif
- brings a clean or minimalist look to the
text
used for clear and direct meaning of text
such as road signage, building directory or
nutrition facts in food packages
Ex: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma,
Calibri
Slab
Serif
- carries a solid or heavy look to
text it can be used for large
advertising sign on billboards
Playbill
Ex: Rockwell,
Script
- must be used sparingly and not be
used in large body text and usually used
in wedding invitation cards or other
formal events.
Ex: Edwardian,
Vladimir
Decorativ
e
- creates a wide variety of emotions
(such as celebration, fear, horror,
etc.) or themes (such as holidays,
seasons, carnivals, kiddie, etc.)
Ex: Chiller, Jokerman,
Curlz MT
Design
Principles
and
Elements
Emphasi
s
- pertains to the force or intensity of
expression which contributes to the
importance.
A text can be enlarge, bold or italicized
darkened or lightened, or underlined.
Appropriatene
ss
- refers to how suitable or appropriate
the text for the target audience,
intention or purpose, or event.
- The selection created (tone, style,
purpose, clarity should followed in the
creation of text-based content.
Proximity
- refers to the distance of text
elements from each other. Things
that are closely related should be
brought together.
- For example, the placement of the
main title and subtitle are usually
close to each other.
Alignmen
t
- refers to the proper positioning or state
of adjustment of parts in relation to
each other.
- The text positioned in the page can be
left, right, center or justified.
Organizati
Refers to
on
the act or
Although elements
of the
process
text are sorted
of For example:
away from each
organizin This
other, they are still
g various arrangement
connected with the
elements
rest of the
of text in
elements in the
a page.
page.
Repetitio
Repetitio
n
Repetitio
n
n
- the repetition of some typefaces within the
page are encouraged. However, when various
typefaces are used on a page, it might result in
distraction and failure to communicate the
content of the text.
Contras
t
- refers to the degree of reference
between things having similar or
comparable natures.
- Contrast can be achieved when we
combine the following elements:
large fonts with small fonts, serif and
sans, thin and thick elements, and warm
and cool colors.
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Bueno, Menrick
Tan, Crisabel
Orlina, Carlo
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