To understand television programmes and how they are organised, it is important to look at the different kinds of programmes and how they are standing in context with other programmes. Every programme has its own conventions, codes and signs and this is why it is divided in different genres. In this essay I will try to find out, if it makes a difference whether television programmes are subdivided into genres and if it influences the production of a programme and also the consumption of the viewers. The examples used for this discussion are two different television programmes. One is the reality TV show “The Osbournes” which was first broadcasted in 2002 on the music channel “MTV” and than on Channel four; the other one is the news programme “BBC News at ten” which is broadcasted on BBC one.
As a second media form I will take the two popular British newspapers “The Sun” a tabloid format newspaper and “The Times” printed as broadsheet format.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The concept "Genre"
- Genre evaluated by two different television programmes
- Reality TV shows like "The Osbournes"
- Television News like "BBC news at ten"
- Genre evaluated by two different newspapers
- The Sun
- The Times
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the significance of genre in understanding media production and consumption. It examines how different genres shape the creation and reception of media content by analyzing two examples from each of two media forms: television and newspapers. The essay aims to demonstrate the influence of genre conventions on both producers and consumers.
- The concept of genre and its evolution
- The role of genre in television production and consumption
- The influence of genre on newspaper content and readership
- The blurring of genre boundaries in contemporary media
- The impact of genre on audience expectations and interpretation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the importance of genre in understanding media organization. It proposes to investigate the impact of genre on both production and consumption of media, using two television programs and two newspapers as examples.
The second chapter delves into the concept of "genre" itself, tracing its origins and evolution. It discusses how genre is used to categorize various media forms, from literature to music and video games, and explores the notion of "subdivided genres" that offer further specialization within broader categories.
The third chapter focuses on the application of genre to television programs. It contrasts reality TV shows, exemplified by "The Osbournes," with news programs, represented by "BBC News at ten," highlighting the distinct conventions and signs that differentiate these genres. The chapter explores how each genre attracts viewers through its unique codes and production techniques, addressing audience expectations and influencing their interpretation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this essay include genre, media production, media consumption, television, newspapers, reality TV, news, semiotic codes, audience expectations, and genre conventions. The essay explores the interplay between these concepts to demonstrate the significance of genre in shaping media experiences.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2004, How can notions of genre help to understand media production and consumption?, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/34509
