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Section A Flashcards

1
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Who created the uses and gratifications theory?

A

Blumler and Katz

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2
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State the elements of the uses and gratifications theory

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identity, escapism, entertainment, social discussion, education

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3
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What is gatekeeping?

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Censoring what is appropriate to be included in the news, decided at a DISCO meeting

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4
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Who developed the news values?

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Galtung and Ruge

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5
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State each news value and a story to support

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Proximity - car fire on Whalley Red
Unexpectedness - KFC runs out of chicken
Threshold - Manchester attack
Negativity - Grenfell fire
Continuity - Brexit
Elite People - Royal wedding
Elite Nations - USA and North Korea meeting
Visual imperative - Jamie Carragher spitting from car
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6
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What are the sources of news?

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news outlet
files
news agencies
aggregators 
tip off
press release 
eyewitness
website
social media
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7
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How many sources would a journalist check before publishing a story?

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at least three t check details and credibility

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8
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What is the convergence of media?

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Media available on multiple platforms which support each other
Always accessible in some form

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9
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What are some codes and conventions of a news broadcast?

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Anchor, studio, branding, direct mode of address, formal clothing, SOT, diegetic and non diegetic sound, headlines, sting, headlines, hard news then soft news, weather and sport to end

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10
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Why is the same news anchor used regularly?

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  • continuity
  • audience develops a personal connection
  • trustworthy
  • part of someone’s daily routine
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11
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What is an ideology?

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an opinion of belief

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12
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What narrative structures can be identified in the news?

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Propp’s character functions
Levi Strauss’ binary opposition
Todorov’s narrative structure

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13
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Who regulates the news?

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OFCOM

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14
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Why does the news need regulating?

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  • false accusations
  • children
  • privacy
  • offence and harassment
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15
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Describe the broadcasting code

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  • created in 2003
  • inciting violence
  • privacy
  • no sponsorship
  • record of transmission
  • defamation / slander
  • impartiality
  • contempt of court
  • protect under 18s
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16
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Name different camera angles

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medium shot, long shot, close up, birds eye view, worm’s eye view, panoramic

17
Q

What is meant by representation?

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How different groups and demographics are shown in media

18
Q

What is the difference between diegetic and non diegetic sound?

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Diegetic
- natural
- source can be seen 
 Non diegetic 
- artificial
- sound effect
- source isn’t visible

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