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Revolutionizing Visual Communication and Digital Creative Engagement: The Game-Changing Impact of TikTok
Revolutionizing Visual Communication and Digital Creative Engagement: The Game-Changing Impact of TikTok

Author(s): Wojciech Kułaga
Subject(s): Media studies, Communication studies, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: TikTok; multimodal analysis; qualitative methodology; social media; visual communication

Summary/Abstract: TikTok, a swiftly expanding social media platform, has emerged as a potent catalyst in transforming the realm of visual communication and digital interaction. This paper explores the evolving landscape of TikTok, focusing on its technological advancements, emerging forms of expression, and distinctive features in reshaping visual communication. It delves into the platform’s unique capabilities for audiovisual messages, highlighting its transformative impact on digital culture. Through its unique blend of short-form videos, innovative build-in editing tools, and algorithmic recommendation system, TikTok has democratized content creation and consumption, enabling users worldwide to engage in creative expression and community-building. The aim of this paper is to qualitatively and exploratively delve into the structures of TikTok messages and the forms of visual communication that appear on it. The author employed deep observation and multimodal analysis for this purpose.

  • Issue Year: 20/2024
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 212-235
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English
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