BBC NEWS CASE STUDY 2

Basic detailsWhat do the letters BBC stand for?

British Broadcasting Cooperation
How is the BBC funded?

A conundrum in public service is how to ensure that a publically-funded broadcaster can remain independent from political control, 

What is the BBC's famous mission statement? (Clue: it's three words)

Inform, educate and entertain
What is BBC1's programme remit?

They have a remit to be the BBC's most popular channel and attract high viewing figures
How does the BBC News at Six fit into BBC1's remit?
Presenters
Who are the presenters of BBC News at Six?

Sophie Raworth and George Alagiah
What are the presenters wearing? What does this communicate to the audience?

The presenters of BBC News at 6pm wear smart casual clothes as Sophie Raworth wears dresses to show that she is smart but also casual to be presenting the news. George Alagiah wears a suit with a tie which shows that he is smart and intellectual enough to present the news and to show to the audience that he means business and that he is mature to present such important information to the members of the public
Why might a TV News programme use a variety of presenters?

The TV News programme might use a variety of presenters to make sure the viewers do not listen to just one presenter throughout the whole of the 28 Minutes which is good otherwise the audience will get bored of just listening to one voice to receive their news from
How are other reporters or presenters used in the TV news programme?

Other reporters/ presenters are used in the TV News Programme to present other news such as sports and celebrity news, also when they are doing a wider insight on news that are elsewhere from the studio they would use a presenter to show the location or show a different scenery than what the viewers are used to seeing.
Is there a balance between male and female presenters? What about race/ethnicity? What effect might these aspects have on an audience?

There is a balance between male and female presenters in this News Programme as they have one female and one male presenter that is always seen on the show which makes it easy and shows to the audience that they are a diverse company and programme. They are also equal regarding race and ethnicity as BBC News hasa variety of race and ethnicity's.

Opening sequence: Analyse the opening 2 minutes of the programme.
What is the very first shot?

The first shot is of Sophie R. sitting at her desk talking about the top story (on the 22nd April 2015 - the top story was Tesco's 6 and a half billion pound loss)
How does the opening sequence use graphics or images to grab the attention of the audience?

The opening sequence uses graphics and images to grab the attention as the animated screen is visible to the viewers which they can see the images and animated videos which gives more of an insight and a more entertaining aspect to what the presenter is talking about.How is music used in the opening sequence?

Music is used in the opening sequence, (tense music), to show when a news story is introduced which helps the audience know that it is a new topic. this happens throughout the whole of the programme which makes it more consistent
How are news stories introduced in the opening two minutes? Is there just one story or are the audience told what will be coming up later?

News stories are introduced in the opening two minutes to inform the audience what they will be talking about later on in the show which is convenient to the viewers so they stay watching until te story they are interested in comes on.


Studio mise-en-scene
What aspects of the studio can be seen by the audience?

The audience can see:
     - The workers at their computers - presumed to be collecting the news 

     - The camera's filming the presenter 

     - The presenter at the desk

     - The workers behind the desk through the glass screen

Are the presenters standing or behind desks? Why do you think this is?

During the opening sequence the presenters are sitting behind the desk whereas after the animation and the date appears on the screen the presenters are standing close to the animated screen which is convenient which makes the viewers see and hear what the presenters are talking about and can also see more information (important information)
Are journalists or technology visible? What might these things suggest to the audience?

Journalist are visible during the TV News programme, before the actual news headlines are mentioned, the journalist are shown through a crane shot of the studio, at their desk, this shows what they are always finishing new news for the viewers and that it is new and updated.How does the studio use colour?
The studio uses he colours, red and black.

How news stories are presented
How does the news programme typically present a story?
The news programme typically presents a story by:

1. The presenter talking to the camera about the news headline
2. They have animations giving more information with the presenter talking over the animation
3. Interviews with a significant person or members of the public
4. Back to the studio with the presenter

What different techniques does the programme use to present the news? (E.g. presenter to camera, reporter on location, interviews, graphics, images, video etc.)

1. Presenter talking to the camera
2. Reporter at a different location
3. Interviews with significant people or members of the public
4. Animations on the animated screen 

What types of news does the TV News programme typically cover? Give five examples (e.g. politics, international, sport etc.)
Political
International
Local (UK)
Sport
Celebrity 
Give two real examples of how news stories are presented to keep the interest of the audience.
The election
The migrants 

Running order: Watch the first 15 minutes of the programme – as recent as you can find.
What is the top story?
Tesco's £6.4bn lossHow long does the top story last for?
3/4 minutesWhat are the other stories the programme does or will cover? List them in the order they are presented in (the ‘running order’).

1. Tesco's loss
2. Migrants
3. On-line Paedophiles
4. The Hacker in America
5. Election 2015

How long is each story shown for?
2/3 minutes each Why do you think each story was shown for the time it was?
The less importance the story has to the UK the less time BBC tends to spend on it 

Audience
What is the target audience for this BBC News at Six? Research online – you should be able to find plenty of suggestions to the target audience if not the official target audience of the programme.

What are the viewing figures for BBC News at Six?

Why might someone choose to watch this TV news programme over others?
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or comment?
What audience pleasures (Uses and Gratifications theory – Blumler and Katz) does the programme offer?


Institution
What other news programmes and services does the BBC offer in addition to the BBC News at Six?
What role does OFCOM have in making sure TV News is fair and accurate?
The BBC has been accused of 'dumbing down' the News at Six. What does this mean? Do you agree with the accusation that the news is 'dumbed down'?


TV News and New/Digital Media
Does the TV News programme have a dedicated website?
What does the website offer viewers?
Does the TV News programme have a Twitter feed?
How does the Twitter feed promote the programme?
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or submit news stories?

CHANNEL 4 NEWS CASE STUDY

CHANNEL 4 NEWS CASE STUDY

 

 

Basic details

1.             When is Channel 4 News on?

Channel 4 news is aired at 7:00pm. Running time is 55 minutes

2.             When was the programme first broadcast?

First broadcast in 1982.

3.             What awards has the programme won?

International Emmy Award for News 2004, 2013, 2014. BATA Award for best news and current affairs journalism 2012. British Academy Television Award for Best News and Current Affairs Journalism 1994, 1993

4.             What is the media institution that produces Channel 4 News?

The institution that produces is ITN

 

Presenters

1. Who are the presenters?

Jon Snow

Presenter

 

 

 

 

 

Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Presenter

 

 

 

 

Cathy Newman

Presenter

 

2.    What are the presenters wearing? What does this communicate to the audience?

The male presenters all wear formal suits and sensible ties, with the exception of their main presenter Jon Snow who is renowned for wearing creative and colourful ties this communicates to the audience that Channel 4 news is not like the traditional news channels but is more innovative and different which relays their remit. The female presenters wear smart dresses of different colours, this would portray to the audience that all members of the news team were of a professional background and were ready to report things in a different perspective.

 

3.    Why might a TV News programme use a variety of presenters?

To show that they appeal to all of their audiences and all members of their demographic,

4.    How are other reporters or presenters used in the TV News programme?

They are used to report certain stories or to interview different people.

5.    Is there a balance between male and female presenters? What about race/ethnicity? What effect might these aspects have on an audience?

In Channel 4 news there is not a balance of male and female presenters of race and ethnicity. These aspects may communicate to the audience that Channel 4 news feel as if males can do a better job presenting and giving an introduction to certain stories than other gender or ethnicity.

Opening sequence

       Analyse the opening 2 minutes of the programme.

1.             What is the very first shot?

Amateur footage medium shot of drowning migrants in the Mediterranean sea and a voiceover of presenters introducing the story.

2.             How does the opening sequence use graphics or images to grab the attention of the audience?

In the opening sequence the use of small video tabs which contains user generated content is able to suggest to the audience that the stories that will be reported in the news programme will have an investigative style and they will present it in; a raw authentic style as they use original and genuine footage.

3.             How is music used in the opening sequence?

Music is used in the opening sequence to create a certain tone after the story and to show the News programmes brand and style. For instance, in channel 4news there is a serious yet lighter sort of fanfare for their opening sequence which enable not only the news show but the audience to find out what kind of show it is and the sort of tone it has.

4.             How are news stories introduced in the opening two minutes? Is there just one story or are the audience told what will be coming up later?

News stories are introduced by using the presenter talking to the camera and a video footage with voice-over to explain: local, international and borough news. They introduce the stories that are coming up later on the show by having the time with the event next to it to tell the audience how long they want you to watch the news for, they introduce many news stories that will appear to keep the audience entertained. 

Studio mise-en-scene



What aspects of the studio can be seen by the audience? (Desk, cameras etc.)

The camera's as they show the studio,

The desk and the animated screen also different parts of the studio such as the interview location can also been seen when watching the news.Are the presenters standing or behind desks? Why do you think this is?

The Presenters are standing, i think this because it is almost like they are communicating WITH the audience and inform them about the news stories instead of telling the information TO the audience which makes the aduience want to know more as it ais almost like a conversation. Are journalists or technology visible? What might these things suggest to the audience?


How does the studio use colour?

The studio uses colour to present to the audience that they are futuristic and that they are modern to appeal to a wide range of audiences (mainly teenagers) the colours represent vibrant and bright days which appeals to young people also. 









How news stories are presented



How does the news programme typically present a story?

Animation on screen with text with audio

Presenter talking to camera

Interviews or live footage

Back to presenter talking to camera

 

What difference techniques does the programme use to present the news? (E.g. presenter to camera, reporter on location, interviews, graphics, images, video etc.)
Channel 4 news tends to go into more detail with the news stories as they have a live footage with text on screen which reads the important facts and figures which other news programmes such as Sky and BBC present their news. Also, the presenters are standing up most of the time which s different to other news programmes as they tend to sit behind the desk.

What types of news does the TV News programme typically cover? Give five examples (e.g. politics, international, sport etc.)

Give two real examples of how news stories presented to keep the interest of the audience.





Running order

Watch the first 15 minutes of the programme – as recent as you can find.



What is the top story?

Tesco loses 6 and a half billion pounds

 

How long does the top story last for?


What are the other stories the programme does or will cover? List them in the order they are presented in (the ‘running order’).

Tesco's economic loss

Election

Refugees found How long is each story shown for?

Why do you think each story was shown for the time it was?

depending on the importance and significance it was showed for depended on the time it was shown for, for example, the election went into more detail than Tesco's economic loss rather than the refugees being found.





Audience



What is the target audience for this TV News programme? Research online – you should be able to find plenty of suggestions to the target audience if not the official target audience of the programme.


16-34 year Old
Living in the UK
Educated
Adults of the class of ABC1
Independent companies
Who want to know what is happening in the world - news wise

Why might someone choose to watch this TV News programme over others?

Unlike most news programmes, Channel 4 is fairly modern and has an enjoyable, happy atmosphere which many members of the audience (target audience) warm to. Also, the amount of depth channel 4 go into is also, more interesting as they have more live interviews and facts and figures as well as the main facts that the news almost has to give.Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or comment?

There aren't many opportunities for the audience to get involved at it doesn't to be as modern as it seems to be however, there are opportunities online for example, they have a YouTube website which has a more relaxed feel as it goes into more detail in topics which the viewers are possibly more interested in.What audience pleasures (Uses and Gratifications theory – Blumler and Katz) does the programme offer?





Institution



Who owns, runs or produces this TV News programme?

OFCOM own this TV Programme which is in agreement with the secretary of State for Culture, media and sport.

Which is shown on Channel 4

Does the institution own, run or produce any other TV News programmes, channels or newspapers?

OFCOM also, regulate other companies such as TV and Radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services and the airwaves over the country which is what wireless devices connect to.

Channel 4 also present well known shows such as Hollyoaks, Big Brother and come dine with me.How does the programme fit the TV channel it is on?

Channel 4 is known for the bold approach on learning that they present through their programmes, which demonstrates that the programme fits the channel it is on as the news demonstrates a factor of learning as it presents the news of the day.What role does OFCOM have in making sure TV News is fair and accurate?

OfCOM play a huge role in making sure TV News is fair and accurate as it makes sure explicit content is only shown after 9pm which is fair as every programme under the regulation of OFCOM has to follow these rules, also, they have to sow the right amount of accuracy (Right facts and figures), they have to be true facts, they cannot be biased.





TV News and New/Digital Media



Does the TV News programme have a dedicated website?

Channel 4 News does have its own website which gives links to the YouTube channel which shows exclusive detail about a couple of news headlines which were on the live show.What does the website offer viewers?

The website offers access to more detail and more headlines of the show.Does the TV News programme have a Twitter feed?

YesHow does the Twitter feed promote the programme?

It gives links and more interesting news headlines which the younger generation would be more interested in which allows more citizen journalism and more people talking about facts and headlines Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or submit news stories?