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Towards a Theory of Art- and Media-Based Communication of Knowledge
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: Received: 12 September 2023 / Approved: 13 September 2023 / Online: 13 September 2023 (10:42:06 CEST)
How to cite: Hu, J.C.H. Towards a Theory of Art- and Media-Based Communication of Knowledge. Preprints 2023, 2023090868. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0868.v1 Hu, J.C.H. Towards a Theory of Art- and Media-Based Communication of Knowledge. Preprints 2023, 2023090868. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0868.v1
Abstract
This paper applies conceptualization from Paulo Freire, Tracey Nicholls, and bell hooks to develop a framework to understand art- and media-based communication of knowledge. Increasing use of art and digital media in research and formal educational settings emphasize knowledge-communication intent, and the theory attempts to rationalize why individuals potentially devalue, discard, or misconstrue messaging. Drawing upon two case studies: children’s literature, and existing scholarship on true crime as a media genre, the framework proposes art and media consumption based on perceived task-applicability of art and media. Stemming from the complex nature of socially-imposed, self-determined, and art- & media-instated tasks that an individual may face throughout their lifetime, an individual may be drawn to Freirean power and privilege - even fictional depictions - as societal structures can grant power and privilege with universal task-applicability. Potential usage of this framework towards participatory, qualitative inquiries conclude the paper, in attempt to support future art and media designed with knowledge-communication intent.
Keywords
inequalities; digital media; communications; pedagogy; mental health
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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