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====Print media====
====Print media====
Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press. [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg|thumb|Johannes Gutenberg]] This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.</ref>
Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> [[File:Johannes Gutenberg.jpg|thumb|Johannes Gutenberg]] This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref>


In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century. Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.</ref>
In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.</ref> Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online. <br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>


In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741. The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.</ref>
In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref> The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.<br /><ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.</ref>


====Motion Picture and Sound Recording====
====Motion Picture and Sound Recording====
The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. [[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg|thumb|Edison and phonograph edit2]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892 [[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg|thumb|Kinetophonebis1]] With the kinetoscope, an individual would be able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device. Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize into a projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. As the motion picture industry was finally established, emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings produced a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.</ref>
The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>
[[File:Edison and phonograph edit2.jpg|thumb|Edison and phonograph edit2]] His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5. </ref>[[File:Kinetophonebis1.jpg|thumb|Kinetophonebis1]] With the kinetoscope, an individual would be able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>
Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize into a projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref> As the motion picture industry was finally established, emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings produced a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.</ref>However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.


====Broadcast media====
====Broadcast media====
With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying TV’s first patent in 1927.[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg|thumb|Philo T Farnsworth (cropped)]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 11.</ref>
With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref> Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying TV’s first patent in 1927.<ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6. </ref>[[File:Philo T Farnsworth (cropped).jpg|thumb|Philo T Farnsworth (cropped)]] There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. <ref> Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.</ref>


====New media====
====New media====

Revision as of 06:44, 7 February 2017

Mass Media is a communication technology that has the capacity to reach large audiences among vast populations.

Background

The term mass media was coined during the 1920s with the rise of radio, newspapers, and magazines. [1] Some types of mass media include print media, motion picture and sound recording, broadcast media, and new media. [2]

Types of mass media

Print media

Print media was considered to be the first mass medium. In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg, a printer from Germany, invented the printing press.[3]

Johannes Gutenberg

This allowed for the production of books, pamphlets, and other types of similar items at a cheap price[4]. The invention allowed for knowledge to spread and be recorded for future generations and uses. In 1607, the colonies created their first printing press in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[5] During this period, printing of religious texts was rather popular.
[6]

In 1833, mass-circulation of newspapers began, which grew increasingly during the 19th and 20th century.[7] Statics in the textbook by Ott and Mack show that approximately 92 percent of US households were subscribed to a daily newspaper in 1973. Unfortunately, the production and circulation of the newspaper has been in decline since, as news is typically viewed online.
[8]

In regards to magazines,the first US magazine, titled American Magazine, was published in 1741.[9] The industry however did not take off until the mid-nineteenth century, but like the newspaper, magazines have also been in decline, specifically in the number of titles and paid circulation.
[10]

Motion Picture and Sound Recording

The history of motion picture and sound recording stems back to Thomas Edison. After the creation of print, Edison followed with two other mass medias. In 1877, Edison invented the phonograph, which played record sounded. [11]

Edison and phonograph edit2

His other invention, the kinetoscope, was created in 1892. [12]

Kinetophonebis1

With the kinetoscope, an individual would be able to view a silent film through what was considered to be a motion picture device. [13]

Edison wanted to combine the two so that the audio and film would synchronize into a projector that would create a viewing experience for more than one individual. [14] As the motion picture industry was finally established, emphasis was then placed on sound recording. Sound recordings produced a great profit, which lead to the further developments of magnetic tapes (1926), LP records (1948), compact and audio cassettes (1963), and eventually compact discs (CDs) in 1982. [15]However, these are only some of the formats, as there has been many others before and since.

Broadcast media

With the development of broadcast media, media was now brought to audiences through public airwaves. [16] Radio was the first type of broadcast media to rise, with broadcasts already taking place during the 1920s. [17]TV then followed, with CBS creating the first television schedule in 1941, and Philo T. Farnsworth applying TV’s first patent in 1927.[18]

Philo T Farnsworth (cropped)

There has been a great amount of growth in both commercial radio and tv stations since 1950. [19]

New media

Uses in other disciplines

Aside from its use in media studies, mass media is also a term used in journalism.

According to the New World Encyclopedia:

"The term "mass media" is mainly used by academics and media professionals. When members of the general public refer to "the media" they are usually referring to the mass media, or to the news media, which is a section of the mass media." [20]

See also

Make connections and links to connected keyterms and articles. Remember to consult the guide for links.

References

  1. ↑ "Mass Media", New World Encyclopedia.
  2. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.
  3. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.
  4. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.
  5. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.
  6. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.
  7. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 3.
  8. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.
  9. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.
  10. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 4.
  11. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.
  12. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.
  13. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.
  14. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.
  15. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 5.
  16. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.
  17. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.
  18. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.
  19. ↑ Ott and Mack, "Critical Media Studies: An Introduction" (New York; Wiley & Sons, 2014), 6.
  20. ↑ "Mass Media", New World Encyclopedia.

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