Basic details
When is Channel 4 News on?
Monday-Friday at 7pm-7.55pm
When was the programme first broadcast?
November 2nd 1982
What awards has the programme won?
International Emmy Award for NewsBritish Academy Television Award for Best News Coverage British Academy Television Award for Best News and Current Affairs JournalismWhat is the media institution that produces Channel 4 News?
The Media institution that produces Channel 4 News is ITN
Monday-Friday at 7pm-7.55pm
When was the programme first broadcast?
November 2nd 1982
What awards has the programme won?
International Emmy Award for NewsBritish Academy Television Award for Best News Coverage British Academy Television Award for Best News and Current Affairs JournalismWhat is the media institution that produces Channel 4 News?
The Media institution that produces Channel 4 News is ITN
Presenters
Who are the presenters?
Jon Snow, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Cathy Newman, Matt Frei
What are the presenters wearing?
Channel 4 News readers are told never to wear anything that is too colourful in the studio, but the story of Jon's ties is a bright one: recently one of them sold at a charity auction for £600.
What does this communicate to the audience?
This makes the audience more interested because in the Channel 4 website they have link to Jon Snows tie in which you click and it takes you to all the news.
Why might a TV News programme use a variety of presenters?
Because they want difference presenters as they attract different audiences. e.g having a women for one bulletin.
How are other reporters or presenters used in the TV News programme?
They are presented to be slightly informal and controversial since that is channels 4 job to deliver news in that way.
Is there a balance between male and female presenters?
yes there is but there is slightly more male presenters but channel 4 try to deliver both gender groups.
What about race/ethnicity?
Channel 4 deliver news for different ethnic groups. They are also multicultural and fair towards their audience.
What effect might these aspects have on an audience?
The audience will watch channel 4 as they have their specific ethnic group in which
Who are the presenters?
Jon Snow, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Cathy Newman, Matt Frei
What are the presenters wearing?
Channel 4 News readers are told never to wear anything that is too colourful in the studio, but the story of Jon's ties is a bright one: recently one of them sold at a charity auction for £600.
What does this communicate to the audience?
This makes the audience more interested because in the Channel 4 website they have link to Jon Snows tie in which you click and it takes you to all the news.
Why might a TV News programme use a variety of presenters?
Because they want difference presenters as they attract different audiences. e.g having a women for one bulletin.
How are other reporters or presenters used in the TV News programme?
They are presented to be slightly informal and controversial since that is channels 4 job to deliver news in that way.
Is there a balance between male and female presenters?
yes there is but there is slightly more male presenters but channel 4 try to deliver both gender groups.
What about race/ethnicity?
Channel 4 deliver news for different ethnic groups. They are also multicultural and fair towards their audience.
What effect might these aspects have on an audience?
The audience will watch channel 4 as they have their specific ethnic group in which
Opening sequence
Analyse the opening 2 minutes of the programme.
Analyse the opening 2 minutes of the programme.
What is the very first shot?
The first shot is the logo with he graphics and institution titles
How does the opening sequence use graphics or images to grab the attention of the audience?
The opening sequence has a lot of colours with grabs the audience attention and enhances the channel 4 theme and appearance.
How is music used in the opening sequence
Channel 4 has melodious music in which is motivational and intimidating
How are news stories introduced in the opening two minutes?
Is there just one story or are the audience told what will be coming up later?
in the opening they have images and videos of the issues that they are going to discuss.
Studio mise-en-scene
What aspects of the studio can be seen by the audience? (Desk, cameras etc.)
when the presenter reports the camera moves in a 360 degree motion panning upwards and the entire studio is shown.
Are the presenters standing or behind desks? Why do you think this is?
Jon Snow is standing most of his time but when he wants to really engage with the audience he sits down and talks informally about his opinions and point of view.
Are journalists or technology visible? What might these things suggest to the audience?
How does the studio use colour?
The studio uses a range of urban colour scheme in order to give it a futuristic theme.
How news stories are presented
How does the news programme typically present a story?
It gradually builds up as the news programme progresses in the opening they show sneak peaks of the news that they are going to present today.
The programme uses a lot of animations as its a different way to present something and helps people to understand clearly e.g they could be deaf. They also go to other civilians and ask them for their opinions in order to make the programme fair. They also show citizen journalism in order to make it look more realistic.
What types of news does the TV News programme typically cover? Give five examples (e.g. politics, international, sport etc.)
In the opening intro they show many sneak peaks of the things that they are going to present today e.g Tesco loosing 6.5 billion.
Running order
What is the top story?
ISIS beheading an american journalist
How long does the top story last for?
at least 4-5 mins
What are the other stories the programme does or will cover? List them in the order they are presented in (the ‘running order’).
the other stories are about Tesco loosing £6.5 billion
How long is each story shown for?
stories that are the least important are 2mins long
Why do you think each story was shown for the time it was?
Because they are extremely and they need to be presented with detail as thats what channel 4 is known for
Audience
What is the target audience for this TV News programme? Research online – you should be able to find plenty of suggestions to the target audience if not the official target audience of the programme.
The target audience is mainly young adults at 16+
Why might someone choose to watch this TV News programme over others?
People might want to watch channel 4 as its presented to be controversial and in which teenagers or younger audience could relate as they may find it really interesting on what e.g the presenter may have their opinion about it.
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or comment?
yes they can report their news or issues on the website or they can use hashtags of videos in which they want to share and then eventually channel 4 will inform you.
What audience pleasures (Uses and Gratifications theory – Blumler and Katz) does the programme offer?
The programme successfully does surveillance for the uses and gratification theory so people are informed about what's happening.
Institution
Who owns, runs or produces this TV News programme?
Ofcom owns channel 4 and moderates to ensure everything is alright.
Does the institution own, run or produce any other TV News programmes, channels or newspapers?
Ofcom also has ITV and Channel 5 News and many others
How does the programme fit the TV channel it is on?
Channel 4 has a selected time in which makes it really different to other programmes.
What role does OFCOM have in making sure TV News is fair and accurate?
Ofcom checks if the programme that are biased or impartial as it can some negative views and complaining audiences.
TV News and New/Digital Media
Does the TV News programme have a dedicated website?
Channel 4 has catch up in case you miss the news and still want to be informed.
What does the website offer viewers?
It offers clips in which everyone can watch specific news.
Does the TV News programme have a Twitter feed?
Yes it does it also has facebook, instagram etc.
How does the Twitter feed promote the programme?
The twitter page has live discussions with people answers audience questions.
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or submit news stories?
Yes, they can submit videos and also hashtag specific news in which will attract groups in which will lift the story.
How does the opening sequence use graphics or images to grab the attention of the audience?
The opening sequence has a lot of colours with grabs the audience attention and enhances the channel 4 theme and appearance.
How is music used in the opening sequence
Channel 4 has melodious music in which is motivational and intimidating
How are news stories introduced in the opening two minutes?
Is there just one story or are the audience told what will be coming up later?
in the opening they have images and videos of the issues that they are going to discuss.
Studio mise-en-scene
What aspects of the studio can be seen by the audience? (Desk, cameras etc.)
when the presenter reports the camera moves in a 360 degree motion panning upwards and the entire studio is shown.
Are the presenters standing or behind desks? Why do you think this is?
Jon Snow is standing most of his time but when he wants to really engage with the audience he sits down and talks informally about his opinions and point of view.
Are journalists or technology visible? What might these things suggest to the audience?
How does the studio use colour?
The studio uses a range of urban colour scheme in order to give it a futuristic theme.
How does the news programme typically present a story?
It gradually builds up as the news programme progresses in the opening they show sneak peaks of the news that they are going to present today.
The programme uses a lot of animations as its a different way to present something and helps people to understand clearly e.g they could be deaf. They also go to other civilians and ask them for their opinions in order to make the programme fair. They also show citizen journalism in order to make it look more realistic.
What types of news does the TV News programme typically cover? Give five examples (e.g. politics, international, sport etc.)
In the opening intro they show many sneak peaks of the things that they are going to present today e.g Tesco loosing 6.5 billion.
Running order
What is the top story?
ISIS beheading an american journalist
How long does the top story last for?
at least 4-5 mins
What are the other stories the programme does or will cover? List them in the order they are presented in (the ‘running order’).
the other stories are about Tesco loosing £6.5 billion
How long is each story shown for?
stories that are the least important are 2mins long
Why do you think each story was shown for the time it was?
Because they are extremely and they need to be presented with detail as thats what channel 4 is known for
Audience
What is the target audience for this TV News programme? Research online – you should be able to find plenty of suggestions to the target audience if not the official target audience of the programme.
The target audience is mainly young adults at 16+
Why might someone choose to watch this TV News programme over others?
People might want to watch channel 4 as its presented to be controversial and in which teenagers or younger audience could relate as they may find it really interesting on what e.g the presenter may have their opinion about it.
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or comment?
yes they can report their news or issues on the website or they can use hashtags of videos in which they want to share and then eventually channel 4 will inform you.
What audience pleasures (Uses and Gratifications theory – Blumler and Katz) does the programme offer?
The programme successfully does surveillance for the uses and gratification theory so people are informed about what's happening.
Institution
Who owns, runs or produces this TV News programme?
Ofcom owns channel 4 and moderates to ensure everything is alright.
Does the institution own, run or produce any other TV News programmes, channels or newspapers?
Ofcom also has ITV and Channel 5 News and many others
How does the programme fit the TV channel it is on?
Channel 4 has a selected time in which makes it really different to other programmes.
What role does OFCOM have in making sure TV News is fair and accurate?
Ofcom checks if the programme that are biased or impartial as it can some negative views and complaining audiences.
TV News and New/Digital Media
Does the TV News programme have a dedicated website?
Channel 4 has catch up in case you miss the news and still want to be informed.
What does the website offer viewers?
It offers clips in which everyone can watch specific news.
Does the TV News programme have a Twitter feed?
Yes it does it also has facebook, instagram etc.
How does the Twitter feed promote the programme?
The twitter page has live discussions with people answers audience questions.
Is there an opportunity for the audience to get involved in the programme or submit news stories?
Yes, they can submit videos and also hashtag specific news in which will attract groups in which will lift the story.
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