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Audiovisual Resources

Streaming videos are viewable online. Search for more using the Films on Demand Database or AVON: Academic Video Online.

Mashed Media: The Changing Face of Journalism

From the offices of insolvent newspapers to the vibrant yet uncertain online publishing scene, journalists are struggling to reinvent a troubled industry. This program follows bloggers, hackers, independent publishers, and social media mavericks working in the trenches of Chicago, a hub of digital media innovation.

Digital Communication Skills: Dos and Don’ts
From texting to email to video calls, digital technology has transformed how we communicate with each other. But in formal situations like at work or in school, which forms of communications are appropriate, and when? Viewers of this video, especially digital natives, may be surprised to discover that communicating isn’t just about sharing information—it’s creating it—and that the ways in which emails, texts or voice messages are composed and conveyed may make the difference in impressing or disappointing an employer or co-worker.
Foundations of Communication Series
This classic ten-part series features distinguished scholars who gathered during the last decade of the 20th century to discuss the study of communication, its history and future. The Foundations of Communication Series introduces course materials, generates class discussion, and widens your students' horizons.
Issues in Journalism Series
These topical ABC News programs spotlight four subjects that have had a profound effect upon the presentation, practices, and policies of the mass media: the genesis of television news documentaries, the risks and responsibilities of using live news coverage, the impact of competition on reportage in today’s overcrowded news industry, and the implications of publishing news on the Internet.

History of Communications Media

Journalism: Yesterday and Today

Judging from headline news reports, the evolution of broadcast and print journalism may seem abrupt, but in truth it has been going on for decades. The NewsHour taps longtime industry insiders to provide perspective on the Fourth Estate in flux in this video compilation—a mix of classic and recent segments.

CNBC Titans: Ted Turner
CNBC tells the story of the man who jump-started the cable revolution with a groundbreaking news channel, eventually dominating the media landscape and forever altering the world of TV journalism.
The Story of Film, TV, and Media Series
The first step to understanding the present is to study the past. This eight-part series traces the composite history of the mass media, industry by industry, from their roots as novelty attractions to their crucial role in society today. 8-part series, 28 minutes each.