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Questions and Answers
What is a key consideration for journalists when deciding to publish information about private individuals?
What is a key consideration for journalists when deciding to publish information about private individuals?
- The level of public interest in the story
- The potential harm to the individual involved
- The potential impact on their own reputation
- The potential benefit to society at large (correct)
What type of documentary is focused on investigating a specific issue or problem?
What type of documentary is focused on investigating a specific issue or problem?
- Investigative documentary (correct)
- Travel documentary
- Celebrity documentary
- Wildlife documentary
What was a characteristic of early television documentaries?
What was a characteristic of early television documentaries?
- They focused on nature and wildlife issues
- They were primarily focused on celebrity news
- They were inefficient in their production procedures (correct)
- They were highly produced with advanced recording techniques
What is the primary aim of public service programs?
What is the primary aim of public service programs?
What type of documentary is a fictionalized imitation of a documentary?
What type of documentary is a fictionalized imitation of a documentary?
What is the term for a test used to determine whether a journalistic activity is in the public interest?
What is the term for a test used to determine whether a journalistic activity is in the public interest?
What type of program is a morning news program an example of?
What type of program is a morning news program an example of?
What is a consequence of shoddy reporting, according to the content?
What is a consequence of shoddy reporting, according to the content?
Why is it essential to ask people for permission before filming them in a documentary?
Why is it essential to ask people for permission before filming them in a documentary?
What is the primary purpose of using graphics in documentaries?
What is the primary purpose of using graphics in documentaries?
What does the concept of public interest encompass?
What does the concept of public interest encompass?
When filming underage individuals, what is required?
When filming underage individuals, what is required?
What is the purpose of using archive material in documentaries?
What is the purpose of using archive material in documentaries?
What is the primary goal of journalism in a democratic society?
What is the primary goal of journalism in a democratic society?
Why do reporters stand in front of the camera in documentaries?
Why do reporters stand in front of the camera in documentaries?
What is the key difference between a news magazine program and a news program?
What is the key difference between a news magazine program and a news program?
What is the relationship between the public interest and ethical journalism?
What is the relationship between the public interest and ethical journalism?
What type of documentary often uses a reporter standing in front of the camera?
What type of documentary often uses a reporter standing in front of the camera?
What is the purpose of using image material in documentaries?
What is the purpose of using image material in documentaries?
What is the primary focus of a documentary program?
What is the primary focus of a documentary program?
Why is it important to obtain proof of consent from individuals in documentaries?
Why is it important to obtain proof of consent from individuals in documentaries?
What is the role of journalism in a democratic society?
What is the role of journalism in a democratic society?
What is the primary goal of public service broadcasting?
What is the primary goal of public service broadcasting?
What is the impact of media on society?
What is the impact of media on society?
Study Notes
Journalistic Ethics
- Journalists should not pry into regular people's private lives, as most people do not live in the spotlight.
- The public interest is concerned with what is important to everyone in society, including health, livelihoods, quality of life, security, and government.
Types of Documentaries
- Historical, wartime, investigative, and event-related subjects dominated early television documentaries.
- Modern television documentaries cover a wide range of topics, including celebrity, sporting, travel, economic, and nature issues.
- Types of documentaries include mockumentary, news documentary, investigative documentary, travel documentary, and wildlife documentary.
Public Service Programs
- Public service programs are radio, television, and other electronic media channels whose primary aim is public service.
- These programs focus on the "common good," including issues such as health, livelihoods, quality of life, security, and government.
News Programs
- News programs present a variety of topics, usually on current events, including interviews and commentary.
- News magazine programs cover stories in greater depth than newspapers or newscasts, providing a deeper understanding of key events.
Documentary Television
- Documentary television became popular in the 1940s, influenced by earlier cinematic documentary filmmaking endeavors.
- Early production procedures were inefficient, but modern techniques have improved the quality of documentaries.
Privacy and Ethics
- The public interest and ethical journalism are put to the test by the issue of privacy.
- Journalists must consider the impact of publication on individuals and society, and ensure that they have consent before publishing material.
- The privacy test involves examining the potential harm and benefit of publication, and ensuring that it is in the public interest.
Graphics and Archive Material
- Graphics, such as charts, tables, and graphs, can help to convey complex data in a clear and concise manner.
- Archive material, including old photos and videos, is essential for stories about the past, and can help to compare current events to historical events.
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Explore the evolution of documentary filmmaking, from its early days in the 1940s to modern techniques, and learn about the challenges and themes that shaped the industry.
