GCSE Media 2009-2011

Independent Research Activity

A Week in Reality TV
Overview
In a single week (w/c 2nd May 2009):
– 41 different reality titles were broadcast on Freeview channels alone
– at least 12 of these programmes were screened daily
– a number were repeated in different time slots throughout the day.

Resources
– A range of TV listings magazine, preferably recent.

Task
Using a TV listings magazine, compile a list of all the reality shows on air over the course of a single week, both free to air, and non-terrestrial.

calculate the number of hours per week given to reality TV on different channels
evaluate the type and range of programmes on different channels to see what patterns emerge in their scheduling
investigate whether different types of reality show predominate at different points during the day

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Reality TV: Lesson 1

Your exam is going to be on Reality TV, so don't forget the date JUNE 25TH. We will spend 7 weeks learning about the genre of Reality TV this will involve independent research tasks, and forward thinking planning from you, and of course taking an interest in Reality TV!

Lesson 1: Reality TV

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