Tag Archives: community media

Themes for 2010

Posted on February 3, 2010 by arthit

Two main themes we are thinking about for this 2010 camp: 1) Open mobile technologies for community communication, public health, and disaster relief; and 2) DIY information activism and citizen journalism. What do you think?

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Paper Tiger Television: a community TV for social change

Posted on January 25, 2010 by arthit

Paper Tiger has been creating fun, funky, hard-hitting, investigative, compelling and truly alternative media since 1981! The programs produced at PTTV have inspired media-savvy community productions and activism around the world. Our archive includes shows that provide critical analysis of … Continue reading →

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Pubic-access TV, community access television

Posted on January 16, 2010 by arthit

“The rationale for public access television was that the airwaves belong to the people, that in a democratic society it is useful to multiply public participation in political discussion, and that mainstream television severely limited the range of views and … Continue reading →

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UC-IMC: integrating media, arts, and activism

Posted on January 16, 2010 by arthit

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as tools for promoting social and economic justice in the Champaign County area. We foster the creation and distribution of media, art, and narratives … Continue reading →

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