Photocommunication Across Media is a must-have for aspiring mass media professionals who are striving to compete in the new landscape of convergence journalism and media. You will learn principles of photography both still and video and how to incorporate them into your storytelling. That’s no longer a specialty skill—in today’s world of media, it’s a necessity. Editors Ross Collins and Keith Greenwood collaborate with highly accomplished photographers to make the concepts and techniques of today’s mass media photography accessible to all readers. Photocommunication Across Media speaks directly to journalists, advertisers and professional communicators who want to round out their toolkit without sifting through dense texts meant specifically for photographers and photojournalists. This guide, edited by experts who teach these concepts to the next generation of media professionals, is everything you need to know—and nothing you don’t—to take the next step for your career in communication.

'I was rejuvenated by the opportunities for exciting and meaningful instruction. My creative thoughts ran rampant with how I could use these ideas with my novice teachers as well as within my classroom' --Jayne Englert-Burns, Consulting Teacher, Special Education Montgomery County Public Schools, Germantown, MD 'The authors have done a nice job of describing how to make teaching student-centered by focusing on individual student interests and learning styles and by making classroom instruction exciting and fun' --Dennis H. Reid, Director Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center Teaching literacy to secondary students with significant disabilities can prove challenging when available reading materials often don't match students' reading levels and interests. This accessible, step-by-step guide shows teachers how to match students with appropriate texts and develop inventive themed units that encourage literacy learning. Teachers can build whole units around a selected text and create hands-on activities that engage multiple senses. This valuable resource includes sample activities and lesson plans, ideas for adapting general education materials, and essential information on how to: - Build vocabulary and use retelling and guided reading - Teach functional skills on a daily basis - Incorporate media and assistive technology - Coordinate with general education teachers and involve parents - Assess students' learning and meet IEP goals Perfect for special education and inclusive classrooms, this resource features everything teachers need to motivate students with disabilities and help them develop literacy skills!

“Scotland - The Storyteller’s Photo Guide” is a unique adventure that seamlessly blends a captivating narrative with a practical photo location guide. It stands out from conventional travel guides with its refreshing approach and will be your helpful tool for planning and on-location-references at the same time. Meet some quirky Scottish characters, solve intriguing mysteries, and immerse yourself in the vibrant Scottish culture, all while discovering breathtaking photo spots. 155+ Photo Locations: Detailed information on each location, including coordinates, timing, and access, alongside 570+ additional destination suggestions to inspire your photography journey. Diverse Scenery: A curated selection of coastal, highland, historical, and landscape spots from the South to the remote Isles. Photography Expertise: Explore photo techniques, learn from tutorials, and practice your skills with “Shutter Challenges.” 400+ Photos: Stunning visuals showcase Scotland’s beauty, complementing the narrative. Sustainable Travel Ideas: A dedicated chapter on eco-conscious travelling. This book is not just for photographers; it appeals to any traveller seeking an authentic Scottish experience. Whether using a professional camera or a smartphone, you will be captivated by Joana’s journey and inspired to embark on your own photographic Scotland adventures.

Media Todayputs students at the center of the profound changes in the twenty-first century media world - from digital convergence to media ownership - and gives them the skills to think critically about what these changes mean for the role of media in their lives. Media Today, Fourth Edition is built around four key concepts: A media systems approach allows students to understand the interconnected cultural, political, and economic forces that shape media they encounter every day. Unique insights into media trendsgive students an insider's perspective on how media industries are responding to changes from globalization to social networking. Focus on digital convergence shows in each chapter how digital media is transforming traditional mass media such as newspapers, magazines, and television. A media literacy goalencourages and builds critical skills to make students more informed and engaged citizens in our media-driven society. Completely revised with updated examples, new case studies, and new online video resources, the 4th edition of Media Today connects the latest trends, debates, and technologies to the history of media, highlighting the impact and meaning of today's changes to the media landscape, especially how traditional industries have blurred together with digital convergence. Additional learning resources including a new set of online video resources, interactive quizzes, study resources, and instructor guides are available on the free companion website at: www.routledge.com/textbooks/mediatoday4e.

This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment, ACE 2013, held in Boekelo, The Netherlands, in November 2013. The 19 full paper and 16 short papers presented together 42 extended abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 133 submissions in all categories. The papers cover topics across a wide spectrum of disciplines including new devices; evaluation and user studies; games as interface to serious applications; creating immersion; interfaces; new experiences; procedural approaches and AI; and theory. Focusing on all areas related to interactive entertainment they aim at stimulating discussion in the development of new and compelling entertainment computing and interactive art concepts and applications.

Discusses various career possibilities for those interested in photography.