Images and Innovation

Synopsis

Images of new technology are often gained from the mass media, especially television. Examines how the Horizon programme NOW THE CHIPS ARE DOWN, made in 1978, about the impending changes to society caused by the development of the silicon chip, came to be made and why it had such an impact. The final section looks at how new images of technology are created.

Series

Design and Innovation, Course T362

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.

Year of production

1986

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Design; Media studies; Sociology; Technology

Keywords

mass media; technological innovation; television broadcasting

Credits

Producer

Andrew Millington

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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