1) Watch yesterday's Newsround on BBC iPlayer (it's on the CBBC channel) plus the YouTube clips here:
How does Newsround use the key conventions of TV news?
Newsround uses the key conventions of:
- Music whilst they introduce the key headlines
- The headlines are introduced before they go into detail on each one
- They have the presenter talking to the camera during the package
- They are not biased when introducing stories
Why do Newsround have a variety of presenters?
It is important to have a variety of presenters to appeal to a wider audience also, since BBC is a British broadcasting cooperation it is important to have a wide representation of the UK
Are any other presenters or reporters used?
The studio is very futuristic as it has the colour scheme of: White, Blue, purple and pink which also appeals to a young audience as they are bright colours which would appeal MORE to a younger audience than an older audience.
How is technology used in programme?
Technology is used to show the detail of the news stories for example in a TV Bulletin about the UK Election 2015 they had an interview with a significant member of the Labour Party and the children who were interviewing the member all had tablets which influences the idea that they can get more information from online, also, after this interview was finished they had an animated tablet on the screen showing how the audience can get more information about the topic - UK Election 2015 - this was shown through an animated person using it which was shown on the screen.
Another way in which technology is used in the programme is when the presenter (__) announces a new headline the animated screen behind him shows a moving picture relating to the topic that was announced.
Lastly, the programme also uses technology of giving the website for the users to use for more information on the show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
What is the opening sequence to Newsround?
The opening sequence to Newsround is of the presenter talking to the camera about the headlines (fast paced music in the background), this also contains short clips of footage of the related topic
Does it fit the key conventions of TV news?
This fits the key conventions of TV news as it starts of with the Presenter introducing himself to the camera (audience) which almost all TV News programmes start of with, then the presenter leads on to what the headlines of the day is and what s alos coming up.
How does Newsround typically present a news story? (E.g. presenter to camera, reporter on location, interviews, graphics, images, video etc.)
Newsround tend present a news by:
- Presenter talking to camera
- Still image with presenter talking over it
- Video footage
- Animated screen with more details on the 'tablet'
- Presenter in the studio
Who is the target audience for Newsround? You may want to research this online.
Target audience for newsround is:
- 6-12 year olds
- Girls and boys equally
- Living in the UK
Do young people feature in the news programme at all?
Young people feature in the news programme quite often as they are the main target audience so they can understand and relate in some circumstances with the young people featured in the programme
What news stories are covered in the broadcasts you have watched? List ALL the stories that are covered AND the order that they appear in. How long does each story appear for?
2nd February 2015
- Elderly disabled man was robbed outside of his home so a girl raised £280,000 to help him.
- Journalist freed after being in jail - friends still in prison
- Important scroll that could 'unlock' hidden writing
BBC3 60 Second News
1) Watch these YouTube clips of the BBC3 60 Second News:
How does the BBC3 60 Second News use the key conventions of TV news?
BBC3 60 second news uses key conventions of TV news as they talkk about news, they introduce the headlines and they have music in the background , however BBC3 60 second is very different to news such as
Who are the presenters for the BBC3 60 Second News? What do you notice about their age and how they are dressed?
Sam Naz on weekdays and Ben Mundy on Fridays,
Are any other presenters or reporters used?
There aren't another other presenters or reporters used during the show which is inefficient to some extent as you have the same presenter each time the show is aired which could get boring.
What does the studio look like?
The studio is completely animated which would appeal to a younger audience as they have loads of different things happening at the same time on the screen
How is technology used in programme? How are graphics used in the presentation of the news?
Technology is used in this programme a lot as they repetitive have the banner across the bottom of the screen to go to "the BBC news app, the twitter page or the website" this is encouraging the audience to use technology aswell as using it themselves which is an effective way of using it.
6) What is the opening shot of the BBC3 60 Second News?
The opening shot of the BBc3 60 second News is of the presenter introducing her/his name informally to the audience and the first news bulletin is introduced due to the fact that it is only 60 seconds long
Does it fit the key conventions of TV news?
This doesn't completely fit the key conventions of TV News as usually TV news programmes tend to have an introduction of all the news headlines that they will talk about then have a short animation almost like the identity of the TV news programme, therefore this 60 second news is different to a lot of usual TV news and the way that they open their news programme.
How does the BBC3 60 Second News typically present a news story? (E.g. presenter to camera, reporter on location, interviews, graphics, images, video etc.)
BBC3 60 second News typically present a news story by:
- Presenter talking to camera
- Two screens showing separate video footage
- Presenter talking over the story
Who is the target audience for the BBC3 60 Second News? You may want to research this online.
- 18-34 year olds
- UK based
- educated
- Voter
Why does the BBC feature news on a predominantly entertainment-based channel?
BBc feature news on a 'predominantly entertainment-based channel as it has to fit their remit of -Educated, inform and entertain' and since their comedy based programmes are entertaining they need a short, snappy way of also informing and educating which has been very successful.
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme?
There isn't an oppurtunity for young people to get involved in the programme however they do announce a twitter page, a website and an app that young people can use to associate themselves with the programme.
Do young people feature in the news programme at all?
Young people themselves don't tend to feature in the news programme themselves however story's about them are featured for example on the 2nd February 2015, they introduced a story on whether or not the audience knew their 12 times table which wwas relevant for young people as they are now meant to know their 12 times table by the age of 11 years old.
What news stories are covered in the broadcasts you have watched? List ALL the stories that are covered AND the order that they appear in. How long does each story appear for?
Journalist who were held in prison for presenting false news
The famous tennis player Djokavic
Extension activities
1) Find as many episodes of both Newsround and the BBC3 60 Second News online and embed the videos in your blog.
2) List the stories that each broadcast covers and why these might appeal to the audience for these programmes.
3) Choose the three most memorable stories as examples that you can use in Task 1 in the exam. Why are they good examples that reflect that programme's style?
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