3. Stills - The DPS includes
stills from the actual
documentary. This is
useful as it provides
readers with little snippets
of the documentary in
order to attract their
interest.
Details of where and when
the documentary will air –
This is especially important
as it provides readers of
where to find the
documentary easily so they
are more likely to watch it.
Quotes from
voxpops/interviews –
Quotes such as these
are useful as it shows
variety in the content of
the documentary.
Social media/website links
– This is useful as it
provides readers with ways
to find out further
information.
Sub-heading
summarising the
documentary – This is
useful as it provides the
reader with enough
information to encourage
them to tune in.
Statistics – The inclusion
of these statistics is
useful as it makes the
documentary appear to
possess some credibility
as claims made are
backed up.
Picture of on screen presenter – The
use of this is effective as it helps the
audience form a relationship with the
presenter as the face of the
documentary
4. Overview
When I construct my double page spread I will try to follow the conventions
found in my example as I believe the use of them will ensure the success of my
TV listings article.
These conventions include:
- Details of where and when the documentary will air
- Statistics
- Social media/website links
- Sub-heading summarising the documentary
- Stills
- Quotes from voxpops/interviews
