Media Studies Induction

Notes on the construction of reality in TV news programmes - Daniel Chandler Objectivity - TV and radio are required to present an impartial and balanced summary of significant events - although this is can be questioned - Do news stories adequately reveal the range of points of view held by the public? - Fiske: "News...can never give a full, accurate objective picture of reality" - The newsreader is presented as a neutral observer - Newsreaders have a sense of permanency: they are always there when the programme begins: they are never seen to arrive and don't move about during the programme. We are directed by the newsreader. Our gaze follows the newsreader's gaze if they look off the screen. Everything supports what the newsreader says. The content may be far from reassuring but the newsreader's manner is always friendly and reliable. The 'tail piece' offers a happy ending. The weather presenters have become cheerful figures - Stor...

  The Times is a broadsheet that offers a pluralistic view of the American election. The Times was first published in 1975 and is owned by Rupert Murdoch. This edition was released in the 10 th of November 2016 notoriously revealing the results of the election from the previous day. The background of the front cover connotes the patriotism Trump demonstrates in his speeches. The ‘land of opportunity’ is about to become ‘great again’ and according to The Times, a ‘new world’ is about to be established. The Times fails to address what kind of world this would be. Trumps red tie resembles the dominant colour in the American flag while Mike Pence’s tie reflects the complementary colours of the flag. This illustrates their difference in authority.   Additionally, the gesture code of Trumps hand symbolises his recognition in relation to his victory. Pence’s contentment with the results is demonstrated as he is clapping his hands at the new president. It is almost a...