12A cover work - Mr Halsey 06/10/14 P5&6

I'm really sorry - my wife and baby have come down with a sickness bug so I need to stay here and look after them today.

We are still working on the key concept of Institution - but today I want you to become experts on the five terrestrial TV channels in the UK ('terrestrial' refers to the fact TV signals traditionally came through an aerial and usually refers to the basic five channels BBC1&2, ITV1, C4, C5). It's quite possible that your clip in the exam will come from one of these channels so knowing their remit, brand values and what they are famous for will be extremely useful.

Complete the following tasks/questions:

1. Research the terms 'high-brow' and 'low-brow'. What do they refer to? How can we apply them to the main TV channels?
2. Research the term 'public service broadcasting'. What does it refer to? How does it influence what appears on the main five channels?

BBC1

1. Research BBC1. What part of the BBC's remit is covered by BBC1?
2. How does it fit into the concept of public service broadcasting?
3. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?
4. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)

BBC2

1. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?
2. What do you think is the TV channel’s main aim? (Education, entertainment, appeal to youth, controversy, viewing figures/advertising revenue etc.) 
3. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)
4. What is the flagship news programme on BBC2?

ITV1

1. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?
2. Name some major stars associated with ITV1.
3. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)
4. Would ITV1 be considered high-brow or low-brow?

Channel 4

1. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?
2. When Channel 4 was launched, what was its aim?
3. Channel 4 News is an important part of the channel. What type of news is C4 News famous for?
4. Would Channel 4 be considered high-brow or low-brow?
5. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)

Channel 5

1. What type of programmes appear on this TV channel? Can you see a common link or theme?
2. How long has Channel 5 existed?
3. What programmes has Channel 5 been famous for?
4. Would Channel 5 be considered high-brow or low-brow?
5. Who would be a typical audience member for the TV channel? (Age, gender, social class, job/earnings etc.)

Complete this for homework - due Friday - if you don't complete it in the lesson. Good luck!