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The 'World Window' of Animations

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wide range of subject, however, in the broadest of senses the window in the world argument cannot be seen as anything other than true, as it is within this world  that the media originates. This means that there will be an influence on the media, even where it is fantastic, futuristic or abstract, there are influences which have led to  the creation of the media. With some types of media the reflection and window on the world is more obvious than others .Factual programmes are a direct window on the  world, even if it a window from a specific perspective. However, this does not mean other media is any less effective if it is not factual. Fiction is sometimes seen  as more accurate in showing culture and the world that some factual media, often due to its wider scope. Television programmes such as soap opera are free to explore many  scenarios that are true to life, characters in book may be stereotyped, but will serve as a focus which the reader may identify with, either personally or recognising those that  they know. This can teach and lead to greater understanding of a range of issues. Indeed, television is seen as playing an important role in education, especially for children. In  a recent UK Communications Reform White Paper it was stated that "TV schedules provide the second curriculum outside the classroom and TV plays a vital role in childrens emotional and  intellectual development", this can only be achieved though its ability to act as a window on the world, guiding the vision of those watching it (Tongue, 2000). When consider  children the role of animation is also important. Animation was once a simplistic art form, with the advent of the Disney School of fantasy the window on the world was