Media and Communication PDF

Running head: MEDIA IN COMMUNICATION
Media in Communication
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MEDIA IN COMMUNICATION 2
Introduction
In today’s world, different forms of media exist all around us. We watch and listen to the
messages that they send out sometimes even without intention. This essay conducts an
exploration into my interaction with media. It provides perspectives on how media may have had
influence on me from childhood through to adulthood and gives a recap of how this course’s
reading has shaped my perceptions towards media.
For fun during free time, I spend time watching different items on a variety of platforms.
Movies always make for a first choice when it comes to time for watching. Media watching takes
the greatest share of my entertainment time. Sometimes usually, music videos can be accessed
online through applications such as YouTube. Besides this, I take pleasure in watching plenty of
funny videos which are also accessible on YouTube right in the comfort and privacy of my
personal computer. According to David (2017) we are in the age of the triumph of image factory
is; images are powerful means of social control today. When I was younger, I enjoyed watching
TV. Cartoons were especially my favorite. Like most other children, video games were a must
too. Back then, I would listen in to children’s programs on radio or watch them on TV.
Of late, my preference for mainstream media such as TV and radio is thinning as online
entertainment sources take over. These media outlets have had impacts in my life right from
childhood. As posited by Theodore & Max (1944) mass media sources control the individual
consciousness. Most of the content that I viewed in childhood introduced me to violence which
strained my relationships with others for a long time. At the same time, media content has helped
my psychological development throughout life. Watching movies for instance, helps to stretch
my imagination. It would be fair to accept susceptibility to media messages. Specifically, media