Abstract
The present study focuses on using films in education, exploring the potential differences in impact between watching films in a conventional movie theater and on personal screens such as PCs, tablets or smartphones. It is based on empirical data, involving field research with students (N = 324) aged between 12 and 18 years old. Online questionnaires, accessible via QR codes, were used to collect the data at the end of the film screenings. The results indicate that the traditional movie theater viewing experience leads to a higher level of impact and increases the predisposition to engage with the content translated into more extensive and in-depth comments within the field research.Furthermore, it is noted that students who watched films on personal screens attributed less importance to visual aspects, particularly screen size and resolution, being a potential indicator of less attention and focus on what is being presented. Above all, this study demonstrates the importance of creating movie theaters-like atmosphere in educational settings to provide students with a more intense and effective audiovisual experience.
Translated title of the contribution | Comparando o impacto do tamanho do ecrã na perceção dos alunos: um estudo de salas de cinema vs. outros ecrãs pessoais |
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Original language | English |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Comunicação Pública |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 34 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Audience reaction
- Screens
- Films
- Students
- Perception