Media Literacy

Film is a nineteenth century medium; video is a twentieth century medium.

The 21st century offers integration of increasingly sophisticated moving and interactive images and text. As we develop versions of virtual reality we see that film is a stepping stone towards full virtual reality and interactivity. Virtual field trips have real potential.

At the moment we must rely on short and small film clips alongside full colour, still graphics and extensive text, but continued improvements in broadband delivery mean that mixed media, including film, tied to ICT, can deliver complex scenarios and offers complex means of self expression.

The internet could be seen as the launch pad for digital film making.

Beyond Film	Film is a nineteenth century medium; video is a twentieth century medium. The 21st century offers integration of increasingly sophisticated moving and interactive images and text. As we develop versions of virtual reality we see that film is a stepping stone towards full virtual reality and interactivity. Virtual field trips have real potential. At the moment we must rely on short and small film clips alongside full colour, still graphics and extensive text, but continued improvements in broadband delivery mean that mixed media, including film, tied to ICT, can deliver complex scenarios and offers complex means of self expression. The internet could be seen as the launch pad for digital film making.