The document discusses different types of media including print journalism, television, film, and the internet. It asks questions about the types of news and media consumed as well as the devices and platforms used to access media content. Specific topics mentioned include newspapers, TV channels, YouTube, social networks, mobile phones, and digital technologies. The role of media in society is explored in regards to shaping opinions and the ethics of journalism.

1. What is “The Media”

2. Media is Communication through a particular ‘medium’ these could be; News- broadcast journalism, current affairs ‘magazine’ style shows. Print journalism- newspapers, magazines. Television- digital, freeview, cable etc Film- Hollywood, Bollywood, World Cinema, British Film. Internet- new Media- Social networking, blogging, youtube, email, chat etc… New Media

3. Is Media the news? Iconic images? Ethics of journalism. Citizen journalism. Human interest? Key moments? Dominated by western images? Visual recollections? What areas of the news do you consume? How do you get this information?

4. Print Journalism Which papers do you read? Why? Ethics of journalism? Page three? Celebrity stories? Values of journalism.

5. Television Freeview, Digital, Cable. Which do you have? Why? I-Player, 4OD. What do you watch? Why? How long for? “ Dumbing down” of TV- reality shows, big brother. Ratings?- X factor, Strictly Come Dancing Interactive TV- red button. 3D TV in the future

6. Film British Film? What was the last British film you saw? What was the last film you saw? What aspects make you see a film; advertising, talent, (eg. Director, actor) origin of film, story, genre etc. What are the different roles in film- Best boy? Where does the money come from- studio, lottery?

7. Internet You tube phenomenon- What is the most popular? Most watched? By who? Why is this information important? www.youtube.com Facebook, twitter, blogging. Do you use these? How do they change the nature of communication? Is the internet regulated? By who? Censorship? Second life

8. New Media Mobile Phones Ipods, MP3’s Videogames Digital Radio Others?