Come Sail Away

What I enjoy about my newfound media literacy.

Freedom: While it may sound as though we live in a dystopian future where humans are serialized and monitored, the mainstream media attempts to do just that (to some extent). Media literacy has allowed me to be aware of the media’s attempts to control or sway public opinion. Because of this, I am more firmly resolved in my own decisions as the feel especially like my own beliefs and not what some other force is telling me to think.

Creativity: Media literacy has also allowed me to become more creative. I can now express myself through different channels such as Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator or more. Now, to some extent, I can be a force in visual culture through the use of the previously mentioned programs and the internet. (This blog, for example)

Communication Skills: With my newfound knowledge of the previous programs and my discerning eye toward visual culture, I can connect with others on a new level. Conversation with others who are media literate could draw some interesting conclusions about society and the mainstream media.