Woman's hour Terminology Flashcards

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What is the ‘BBC’

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British Broadcasting company

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What is ‘An Audience’ ?

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The consumers / viewers of a media product

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What is a ‘Discussion based radio’

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  • such as Woman’ s hour
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4
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What are the types of audiences ?

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. Mainstream audience
. Niche audience

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What is a ‘Mainstream audience’ ?

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What is a ‘Niche audience’ ?

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A minority of people who would be interested in a programme of text

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Who regulates TV and Radio ?

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OFCOM

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What is ‘OFCOM’

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a regulatory body that regulates TV and Radio to ensure that content is impartial, accurate and sutible for viewers

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What is a ‘Podcast’ ?

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A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device that typically is available as a series - new instalments of which can be received by subscribers automatically

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How can audiences interact with a Podcast ?

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These include :

. Callins

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What are the conventions of a podcast ?

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These include :

. A presenter
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What is a presenter ?

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What is ‘Prime time’ ?

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The time at which most people watch TV or listen to radio

  • usually the time when companies get the biggest viewing figures - 7pm - 10pm
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13
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What time does ‘Woman’s hour’ run ?

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14
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What is a ‘PSB’

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Public service broadcast

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What is a ‘Public service broadcast’ ?

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15
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Define ‘Scheduling’

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the time at which a programme or a radio is on and :
. What channel it is on
. What day the programme or radio is airing

  • these scheduling choices are designed to appeal to the target audience
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What is a ‘spectator’ ?

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an individual member of the audience with a personal response to the media text

17
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What is ‘Watershed’

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9am - the time at which broadcasting rules change and more adult content is allowed to be shown - ( Late night woman’s hour )
- language choices, nudity, sexual content, violence ect