This study portrays the current status of preserving moving images in Egypt. It investigates diff... more This study portrays the current status of preserving moving images in Egypt. It investigates different moving images archives, with emphasis on the National Film Archives and the Egyptian Television Archives. Five major obstacles were identified; fragile application of the deposit law, lack of qualified personnel, poor preservation conditions, and ineffective information retrieval systems. Recommendations to overcome these problems as well as a proposal to establish a new national film and television archives to assume the responsibility of the management of the moving image heritage in Egypt were put forward.
Visual communication has become especially important within the context of today’s digital societ... more Visual communication has become especially important within the context of today’s digital society, where information and communication technologies pervade all corners of everyday life. The importance of images and visual media in contemporary culture is determining what it means to be literate in the 21st century. Today's society is highly visual, and visual imagery is no longer supplemental to other forms of information. The pervasiveness of images and visual media means that individuals should be able to critically view, use, and produce visual content. Individuals must develop these essential skills in order to engage capably in a visually-oriented society. Visual literacy empowers individuals to participate fully in a visual culture. This has posed new challenges for users and information professionals alike. This paper addresses the emergence of Media and Visual Literacy as integral component in today's culture and highlights its status in the Arab World. Revision of ...
Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation o... more Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation of Qatari women in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in general and the use of the internet in particular. Female participation and involvement in this field ...
Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, 2010
Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation o... more Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation of Qatari women in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in general and the use of the internet in particular. Female participation and involvement in this field ...
This study portrays the current status of preserving moving images in Egypt. It investigates diff... more This study portrays the current status of preserving moving images in Egypt. It investigates different moving images archives, with emphasis on the National Film Archives and the Egyptian Television Archives. Five major obstacles were identified; fragile application of the deposit law, lack of qualified personnel, poor preservation conditions, and ineffective information retrieval systems. Recommendations to overcome these problems as well as a proposal to establish a new national film and television archives to assume the responsibility of the management of the moving image heritage in Egypt were put forward.
Visual communication has become especially important within the context of today’s digital societ... more Visual communication has become especially important within the context of today’s digital society, where information and communication technologies pervade all corners of everyday life. The importance of images and visual media in contemporary culture is determining what it means to be literate in the 21st century. Today's society is highly visual, and visual imagery is no longer supplemental to other forms of information. The pervasiveness of images and visual media means that individuals should be able to critically view, use, and produce visual content. Individuals must develop these essential skills in order to engage capably in a visually-oriented society. Visual literacy empowers individuals to participate fully in a visual culture. This has posed new challenges for users and information professionals alike. This paper addresses the emergence of Media and Visual Literacy as integral component in today's culture and highlights its status in the Arab World. Revision of ...
Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation o... more Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation of Qatari women in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in general and the use of the internet in particular. Female participation and involvement in this field ...
Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, 2010
Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation o... more Abstract The State of Qatar has exerted relentless efforts towards activating the participation of Qatari women in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in general and the use of the internet in particular. Female participation and involvement in this field ...
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