Clip from BBC Newsround for use with sample paper Section A

Sample Exam Paper

Section A - TV NEWS: ALL you need to know: Possible Questions. Watch and make notes.

SECTION B - NEWS WEBSITES: All You need to know. Watch and make notes.

The Key Codes and Conventions (INGREDIENTS) of a TV News Programme

Terminology for TV News Websites

Example answers for Issues in the news - Grenfell and Knife Crime

What are the main differences between TV news and TV news websites?

TASK:

After you have finished your OWN news website and evaluated what it does and why to attract a 13-16 audience, do this:

Make your own notes on the differences between TV news programmes and TV news websites from the document below:

Mr G's Example of TV News Website aimed @13-16

Section B of the exam: Planning a News Website

How is technology affecting News media?

Watch the video and record at least 5 ways technological development is affecting news production/creation, distributing/sharing and audience use.

What are the key conventions/features of a news studio? (REVISION)

Anchor, seating area, color scheme of significance, logo, high key lighting, interviewee, backdrop-graphics, image screen, desk, computer, backroom/newsroom


TIF: Explain the purpose of 3 of these features

Technology is seriously effecting how news is gathered, broadcasted and how we consume it...

Starter: What’s the problem with news
on Social Media e.g. your Facebook/Twitter page?

Know...CITIZEN JOURNALISM

TASK 1: View the video on Citizen Journalism. Listen to how technology has changed the way news is ‘captured’ and ‘shared’ and fill in the handout sheet

We could get a question like this in the exam:

KQ - How has TV news been affected by technology over recent years? (10 marks)

Let's take it further:
TASK 2: Add 3 more ways technology is affecting NEWS after reading the article from the BBC

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30897482

CASE STUDY 2 - The representation of gender and race in the news

View the news clip twice.

Exam Type Question: Q3 in exam you make reference to news you have studied in class (e.g. Grenfell fire)

Q: How was gender and/or race represented in a news clip you have studied in class? (10 marks) (Point, Evidence, Audience x3)

KEYWORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR TV NEWS SECTION A

TASK: Aim to learn at least 3 keywords on your first viewing then learn ALL the rest at home

HOMEWORK CHALLENGE : Create a TV news terminology Quiz for a special letter home and a prize! Send the quiz to Sir's email by Sunday the 25 April (this Sunday)!

Have a look...

So what did you get? Tell the nearest...

EXAM CASE STUDY 1: The representation of an event: Grenfell Fire Disaster

EXAM KEY QUESTION:

How did the ITV breakfast show ('Good Morning Britain') represent (portray) the tragedy of Grenfell, the morning after the event?
 (10 marks)

Success Criteria:
mention the use of camera, choice of interviews, use of sound and for A* the use of editing to inform the audience.
(Structure: Point, Evidence, Audience:

EXAMPLE: The anchors/presenters are represented as upset and concerned The use of the two mid shot is close enough to show this, particularly their facial expression. The mid shot also allows the audience to see the image of St Pauls which reminds audiences it is London news.The overall effect is that the audience will be shocked and surprised as they announce the headline of Grenfell. (3 marks)

#You repeat this structure TWICE and share your answer with Sir!

Use this clip...

TIF: Choose 3 significant points from BBC NEWS at 6pm, applying the same question as above

ANALYSING A TV NEWS PROGRAMME - Newsround

BEFORE WE START - LET'S CHECK LAST WEEK'S LEARNING...

1. Give a definition of news: _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

2. What are 'Gatekeepers' in the news industry?

3. Name 3 factors/values that influence news being broadcast to audiences (e.g. Shocking)


TODAY'S KEY EXAM QUESTIONS BASED ON THE EXTRACT FROM BBC NEWSROUND

- PUT YOUR ANSWERS WITH YOUR OTHER DOCS ON 'NEWS EXAM'

Watch the Clip Twice...

OPENING/TITLE SEQUENCE

1. What messages does it create about the programme? (try to mention colours, graphic choice, name, sound)

STUDIO MISE EN SCENE

2. What can we say about the choice of props, colour and lighting?

REPRESENTATION OF ANCHOR & OUTSIDE REPORTER

3. What can we say about Ethnicity, Dress Codes, Body Language/Facial Expression, Tone of Voice?

SELECTION OF NEWS STORIES (Hard/Soft)

4. What news items are selected and how do they match the target audience (start with who is the target)?

TIF:

TECHNICAL CODES/ELEMENTS: 

5. How does camera create meaning?

 e.g. a close up is used when_________, this highlights___________so the audience feel____________

MOCK EXAM PRACTICE - KNOWLEDGE YOU NEED!

LINK FOR BBC NEWS CLIP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I7DlZiqHUE

LINK FOR GRENFELL CLIP : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZei96VKscM

LINK FOR PERISCOPE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2wYMFcsw4A

LINK TO FIRST NEWS HOMEPAGE: https://live.firstnews.co.uk/