Media Products Flashcards
The Five W’s are?
Who what, when, where, and why
anchored on accuracy and pursuit of the truth, news writing requires a skillful presentation of facts which is the purpose of the Five W’s
Journalism
Focus on the subjects or the people
- Who Angle
Are those that talk about an event, a project, an idea, or a problem.
- What Angle
Helps writers and journalists consider the timeliness of the topic or when events will happen (or happened) and for how long.
- When Angle
Focuses on area, location, or destination.
- Where Angle
Emphasizes the need for stories to be explained in a clear and concise way.
- How Angle
- This model functions as a reminder that the most important facts should be placed at the very beginning of the story
The inverted Pyramid
Basic Design in Newspaper
Common Designs to guide the readers:
- Informal / Contrast and Balance
- Brace / Focused
- Modular / Quadrant
In an informal Design, elements are arranged according to importance or reader interest
Informal Design
Elements are arranged in such a way that the reader’s focus is at the center, where the most important story is placed
Brace / Focused
The page is divided into horizontal and vertical shapes which allow for the placement of related or contrasting stories next to one another.
Modular / Quadrant
Design Principles
- Balance
- Proportion
- Repetition and Variety
- Sequence
- Unity
- Emphasis and Economy
