The Evolution of Media Arts

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    Media Arts Technology

  • Radios

    Radios
    The radio was able to bridge the divide in American culture from coast to coast when it was invented. The radio could share more things than print media could.
  • Silent Movies

    Silent Movies
    Silent films have been loved by many people because they were a new way to tell stories. Silent films are popular because they are funny and entertaining.
  • Electric Guitars

    Electric Guitars
    The invention of the electric guitar brought a big change to musical technology and has also shaped the sound and direction of modern musical styles.
  • Swing Music

    Swing Music
    Swing Music became popular because The Great Depression was finally ending in America and people were now ready to relieve the pressure of that time. Swing music has a comfortable smooth beat and is easy to listen to.
  • Swing Music

    Swing Music
    Swing Music became popular because The Great Depression was ending in America and people wanted to relieve the pressure of those sad times. Swing Music is easy to listen to and has a smooth comfortable beat.
  • Television

  • Televison

    Televison
    Televison was important In the 1940's because it was the first device to give you an audiovisual experience from your home. The Television was good for entertainment.
  • Comic Books

    Comic Books
    Comic Book sales increased a lot and became more popular during World War II. They were very cheap, entertaining, and creative.
  • 3D Wide Screens

    3D Wide Screens
    3D Wide Screens were important because they attratced a lot of people to theatres, and also offered something people couldn't have at home. One film that was very popular was called "House of Wax".
  • Coloured Televisions

    Coloured Televisions
    Coloured Televions were important because many people enjoyed coloured TV more than black and white. This made more people wanna watch TV.
  • Push Button Phones

    Push Button Phones
    The push button phone was important because it was one of the first electronic push button systems with touch tone dialing to be made. These were really easy to use and people enjoyed using them.
  • Computer Mouses

    Computer Mouses
    The computer mouse was important because it was a easy way to interact with computers. The computer mouse was a lot better and a lot more interactive than command-line interfaces.
  • Journalism

    Journalism
    Journalism was important because it pushed the boundaries of traditional journalism and nonfiction writing.
  • The Cell Phone

    The Cell Phone
    The Cell Phones were important because they were the first ever handheld phones to be made. This was a big achievement and milestone that was made. The first ever cell phone was a Motorola.
  • Personal Computers

    Personal Computers
    The personal computer was important because it was a big leap forward in electronics, which led to a big increase in performance in smaller computer systems.
  • CD Player

    CD Player
    CD players were important because they provided digital sound which was a big improvement in the sound of other vinyl records and cassette tapes. CD players were also a lot clearer.
  • Camcorder

    Camcorder
    Camcorders were important because they were advanced 8mm-based electronic video camcorders and were very high resolution. People didn't have many cameras like this until this camcorder came out.
  • The Internet

    The Internet
    The internet was important because this creation was a huge achievement and was the first way people could share anything to eachother online. People could also keep in contact through the Internet.
  • Sony Playstation

    Sony Playstation
    The Sony Playstation was important because it introuduced players to a whole new dimension in games. There were 3D and 2D games that pushed the boundaries of what was supposed to be possible for video games you play at home.
  • Text Messages (SMS)

    Text Messages (SMS)
    Text Messages were important because they marked a big change in how people can interact online, and connect, which made the groundwork for todays wireless messaging.
  • IPods

    IPods
    IPods were important because they gave people new ways to enjoy and discover music in a better way than the Walkman.
  • Blackberry Phones

    Blackberry Phones
    Blackberry Phones were important because they were well built, and had cool functions such as emails and calendar which were new to people. There was also a Blackberry Messenger.
  • IPads

    IPads
    IPads are important because even though they have big screens, they are way more light and mobile compared to any laptops or computers.
  • Smartphones

    Smartphones
    Smartphones are important because they have improved hardware and faster wireless communicaton and also boosted the growth of the smartphone industry.
  • Unhackable Internet

    Unhackable Internet
    Unhackable Internet was important because it was a safe way to use the internet and it was very unlikely to be hacked or have anything suspicious happen.
  • Inclusive Gaming

    Inclusive Gaming
    Inclusive Gaming was important because it was inclusive to everyone and there were games for almost anyone to enjoy. You could play whatever game you wanted.