The bbc is the british broadcasting corporation which is a public broadcasting system based in the uk, formed back in 1922 by john reith has been going strong for many years broadcasting lots of shows which have one many awards. The one unique thing about the bbc is that the channel shows no ads which makes the channel much more popular due to that fact
How is it funded ?
The bbc is funded by the british public as it is public owned by the british public so doesn't need any ad revenue to fund it.
What changes are they making to the channel ?
The main aim of the changes to the channel are to keep it up to date and modern so that it connects with the new audience as it has been round for a long time now and the bbc fears it will be left behind.
Two articles arguing licence
1 -http://www.iea.org.uk/blog/why-the-licence-fee-isn%E2%80%99t-the-best-way-to-fund-the-bbc
2-http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/mar/09/bbc-argue-licence-fee-link-inflation
What are commercial tv channels ?
Commercial tv channels are tv channels which are private and show tv shows from other countries such as the usa etc ..
How are they funded ?
They are funded by ad revenue from all the adverts they show thats why your favourite tv show is on a channel which is full of ads because thats the only way which it can be funded for the channel to be shown.
How do we know that commercial channels are successful ?
We know that they are successful because the channels keep on going and then keep showing new tv programmes which mean they make profit from tv shows which they already shown and then can keep them going.
What are the highest rated programmes on itv or channel 5 ?
THe highest rated programme on itv is emmerdale followed in close second by the itv news at 6
What is a media conglomerate ?
Media conglomerate is generally a large company that owns lots of other companies in various mass media such as tv, radio, publishing and movies.
What are the main film production studios ?
The main film productions are 20th century fox ,Dream works animation, Universal studios and Paramount pictures.
List of films produced by 20th century fox and how much gross.
Cast away - $429,632,142
Planet of the apes - $362,211,740
Star wars episode 3 Revenge of the sith - $848,754,768
What is an independent film ?
An independent film is a film which is made outside of the studio and funded by one person.
Can you find examples of independent film producers ?
Eastman kodak .
Trade unions.
What trade union can you join for media ?
The only trade union which you can join for media in the uk is called BECTU and is one of the largest trade unions.
Why is it important to join a trade union ?
It is important to be part of a trade union as it protects and helps the worker of who is apart of that particular trade union paying them for the work and skills which they have.
Freelance.
What does it mean to be freelance ?
Freelance means that you are self employed and dont have a fixed contract for a project.
What types of freelance contract are there ?
*Represented for a period of time by a particular company
What different types of media contract are there ?
*Technical ( technical director/producer, Web designer)
*Creative jobs
*Editorial jobs
*Manger jobs (controlling the the production its self or just a small part of it)
* Full time Permanent *Part time permanent
*Fixed term/Freelance
*Shift work
*Irregular/antisocial hours
Editorial guidelines.
BBFC.
Who are they and what do they do ?
The bbfc are like the British version of the mpaa and do the same thing they grade new films which are going to come out.
What can't you show in the different rated films ?
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