Broadcast News Reporting (Bacj 122) Question Paper
Broadcast News Reporting (Bacj 122)
Course:Communication And Journalism
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
FACULTY : EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT : COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE and any Other TWO Questions
Question 1
The news broadcasting channels have many barriers that hinder effective communication between the broadcast stations and their audiences.
a) Discuss the main communication barriers for both radio and television news transmission. (15marks)
b) With clear illustrations, explain how broadcasters strive to overcome these barriers in the entire news production process to ensure their audiences receive the stories with minimum hindrances. (15marks)
Question 2
Discuss the essential differences and similarities between writing for broadcast and writing for print. (20marks)
Question 3
Interviewing is the most critical element of broadcast news reporting. Explain the essential things that a broadcast reporter must do before the interview and during the interview to ensure that the interviewing has been done professionally (20marks)
Question 4
a) With clear examples, explain the five key factors that broadcasters use to select news. (10marks) b) Explain five key elements of broadcast writing style. (10marks)
Question 5
Television news pictures composition relies on some commonly accepted basic shots.
a) With clear illustrations, explain five of the basic shots used in television grammar (15marks)
b) Explain the common camera movements. (5marks)
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