The Significance of Photographs and Cartoons in Print Media
Photographs and
Cartoons in Magazine
Ganesh Kumar Ranjan
Faculty, MJMC, MMHAPU,
Patna
Photographs and Cartoons in Magazine
In contemporary society, newspaper and
magazines remain among the media of mass
communication through which people are
informed. These newspapers and magazines
are filled with photograph and cartoons that no
one can at this time imagine or think of any of
such publications without photographs and
cartoons. Indeed they have become an
indispensable part of the print media
especially when they contribute immensely in
the process of informing, educating and
entertaining the readers.
Meaning of Photojournalism
Photo-journalism means communicating
to a mass audience by means of
photographs or pictorial communication.
Reporters with the use of words paint
mental pictures in an effort to describe
reality. But, there are limits to which
words can go in this effort. So, to drive
the point home or bring reader closer to
the scene, print media practitioner resort
to the use of photographs. Photographs
add credibility to a story.
Meaning of Cartoons
Cartoons are humorous drawings or art
work, often used in newspaper and
magazines to communicate to the
readers. Although cartoons are often
accompanied with words, a typical
cartoon can exist and achieve the
intended meaning without words
(Nwodu, 011). Like photographs, cartoons
have become an indispensable part of the
print media that most often, some
publication have editorial cartoon
expressing the view of the publication in
a satirical way.
Why Newspapers//Books/Magazines
Use Photographs
There are so many reasons newspapers
and magazines use photographs in their
publications. These include:
• to beautify the page or page make-up
• as proof of reality/authenticity
• to show that the media house was at
the scene of the event
• attract the attention of readers.
• they could be used as fillers.
Why Newspapers and Magazines Use
Cartoons
There are so many reasons newspapers
and magazines make use
of cartoons. These include:
• to beautify the page
• present serious issues in humorous way
• to avoid legal action
• attract the attention of readers
• appeals to both literate and illiterate
audience
• acts as a weapon against social vices.
No doubt, newspaper and magazines resort to
the use of cartoons to attract the attention of
the readers, educate, inform and entertain
them. More so, cartoons present serious issues
in a satirical way and can appeal to all and
sundry irrespective of the social status or
literacy level.
Resently, photographs and cartoons have
become a common feature of newspapers and
magazines. In this unit, you were exposed to
the meaning of photojournalism and cartoons
in newspapers and magazines, and why they
use them.
ASSIGNMENT
Suppose you are given a task of
reviewing your departmental
magazine which was published
without photographs and carton. Tell
the editor why photographs and
cartoons are important. Record the
discussion ( with your class friends).
In contemporary society, newspapers and magazines heavily rely on photographs and cartoons to inform, educate, and entertain their readers. Photojournalism enhances storytelling by communicating through images, while cartoons offer a humorous approach to discussing serious issues. Both mediums play crucial roles in attracting readers' attention and adding credibility to published content.
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Photographs and Cartoons in Magazine Ganesh Kumar Ranjan Faculty, MJMC, MMHAPU, Patna
Photographs and Cartoons in Magazine In contemporary society, newspaper and magazines remain among the media of mass communication through which people are informed. These newspapers and magazines are filled with photograph and cartoons that no one can at this time imagine or think of any of such publications without photographs and cartoons. Indeed they have become an indispensable part of especially when they contribute immensely in the process of informing, educating and entertaining the readers. the print media
Meaning of Photojournalism Photo-journalism means communicating to a mass audience by means of photographs or pictorial communication. Reporters with the use of words paint mental pictures in an effort to describe reality. But, there are limits to which words can go in this effort. So, to drive the point home or bring reader closer to the scene, print media practitioner resort to the use of photographs. Photographs add credibility to a story.
Meaning of Cartoons Cartoons are humorous drawings or art work, often used in newspaper and magazines to communicate readers. Although cartoons are often accompanied with words, a typical cartoon can exist and achieve the intended meaning (Nwodu, 011). Like photographs, cartoons have become an indispensable part of the print media that most often, some publication have expressing the view of the publication in a satirical way. to the without words editorial cartoon
Why Newspapers//Books/Magazines Use Photographs There are so many reasons newspapers and magazines use photographs in their publications. These include: to beautify the page or page make-up as proof of reality/authenticity to show that the media house was at the scene of the event attract the attention of readers. they could be used as fillers.
Why Newspapers and Magazines Use Cartoons There are so many reasons newspapers and magazines make use of cartoons. These include: to beautify the page present serious issues in humorous way to avoid legal action attract the attention of readers appeals to both literate and illiterate audience acts as a weapon against social vices.
No doubt, newspaper and magazines resort to the use of cartoons to attract the attention of the readers, educate, inform and entertain them. More so, cartoons present serious issues in a satirical way and can appeal to all and sundry irrespective of the social status or literacy level. Resently, photographs and cartoons have become a common feature of newspapers and magazines. In this unit, you were exposed to the meaning of photojournalism and cartoons in newspapers and magazines, and why they use them.
ASSIGNMENT Suppose you are given a task of reviewing your magazine which without photographs and carton. Tell the editor why photographs and cartoons are important. Record the discussion ( with your class friends). departmental was published
