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audiences Flashcards

1
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who produced Luther?

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BBC

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what is BBC considered as?

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a public broadcaster

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what will audience be familiar with?

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BBC content

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what will audience have expectations on?

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have an expectation of a quality drama with high production values

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what slogan does the programmer use in the trailer?

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‘Original British Drama’

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why does the programmer use a specific slogan?

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to appeal to the audience suggesting the BBC’s investment in homegrown drama

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what is a popular genre with audiences?

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crime drama

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what is the BBC known for within the genre?

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producing successful programmes in this genre

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what is Luther’s aim?

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to reach a wide audience

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why does Luther aim to both men and women?

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due to its diverse range of characters

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what is a popular scheduling time slot for BBC’s highest rated shows? why?

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9pm placing it after the watershed highlights the adult content

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what is BBC’s target audience for the programme?

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25-40

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what is BBC’s target audience the fact that Luther appears on Netflix?

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a younger, 16-25 year-old, target audience who are more likely to binge watch the series

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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
how does the audience get to know the character of Luther?

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The use of teaser and longer trailers introduced to establish an enigma around the character

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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
how are the high production values obvious from the marketing material?

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they have the use of recognisable stars and the expectations related to the BBC branding

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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
why do they have the introduction of Luther and Alice?

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they are introduced as enigmatic characters to intrigue audiences and alice has become very popular

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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
what does the BBC website for the programme include?

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‘postcards from alice’ encouraging audiences to engage with the character’s story world

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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
what does the creation of other interactive and online feature extends?

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the world of the programme including ‘Ripley’s Video Diary’

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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
what does the ‘Ripley’s Video Diary’ involve?

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the audience by creating a backstory around Luther

20
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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
what does the blog from the writer Neil Cross include?

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gives and insight into the process of creating the programme

21
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The ways in which media organisations target audiences:
what does the BBC’s Writer’s room allow audiences to do?

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to read programme scripts

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The role of media technologies in reaching and identifying audiences, and in audience consumption and usage:
what has changes and developments in technology have had an impact upon?

A

the way in which audiences access, consume and respond to media products

23
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The role of media technologies in reaching and identifying audiences, and in audience consumption and usage:
what does audiences now have a range of?

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content to choose from on a range of different platforms to suit their needs and lifestyle

24
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The role of media technologies in reaching and identifying audiences, and in audience consumption and usage:

what 3 platforms are Luther available to watch?

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BBC, BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime,

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The role of media technologies in reaching and identifying audiences, and in audience consumption and usage:

why does Luther have a website?

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audiences can access extra information and videos related to the programme

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The role of media technologies in reaching and identifying audiences, and in audience consumption and usage:

how can the programme reach audiences through social media studies

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Twitter and Facebook allows the BBC to review audience reactions to characters and storylines

27
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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory:

why are there several theories written to explore what?

A

explore the relationship between audiences and media products

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory:

what does the uses and gratification theory first suggest?

A

that audiences can be active consumers of the media and seek out and use different media products in order to satisfy a need and to experience different pleasures

29
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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (entertainment/diversion):

why do audiences watch some media products including crime dramas?

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to escape from everyday life into a fictional world that absorbs their interest

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (entertainment/diversion):

what can audiences gain from Luther being an inverted detective story?

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gain pleasure from picking up clues and trying to solve the crime along with the detective

31
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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (entertainment/diversion):

what does it mean if audiences recognise the conventions of the genre in the programme?

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will predict certain outcomes, experiencing pleasure when they are correct in their assumptions.

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (entertainment/diversion):

how does Luther involve the audience from the beginning?

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by placing them in a privileged spectator position regarding the outcome of the chase and Henry Madsen at the start and the relationship between Luther and Alice

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (entertainment/diversion):

why may audiences be attracted to the actors?

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they are popular for example Iris Elba, Ruth Wilson and Saskia Reeves.l

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (entertainment/diversion):

why is Luther an enigmatic character?

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does not display the typical characteristics of his role and this may add to his appeal ‘When I type the end of any series I immediately start to miss him’ (Neil Cross, writer of Luther)

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (information and education):

what can crime dramas give audiences an insight of?

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an insight into another area of society with which they may not be familiar, in Luther this is the police procedures

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (social interaction):

what has this pleasure been enhanced by?

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developments in technology

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (social interaction):

what do audiences do whilst they watch episodes of Luther?

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at the same time interact with friends and family on social media

38
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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (social interaction):

what become examples as there are long gaps between series of Luther the first and following series?

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water-cooler television

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (social interaction):

what are these examples such discussed?

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by audiences in anticipation of their broadcast and during the series run

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Theoretical perspectives on audience: Blumler and Katz’s Uses and Gratifications theory (personal identity):

why might the programme appeal to the audience?

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because they relate to a character or a particular situation

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