4.2 Prep OFCOM Case Study 2 Due Weds 7th March

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4.1 Essay Structure: Homework Due Thurs/Fri 1st/2nd March

Complete the following Tasks 

Introduction content:

1. Regulation is about c------  of what?
2. Therefore, we have regulation for what reasons a), b), c)
3. In the past, pr----- the public from what and for what purpose?
4. As a concept Regulation is a c--------- issue and a cons-------- action.
4. Reason for Regulation in 2015/16? D---------- rather than M---- S--------
5. Changes in how we regulate and regulatory practices - Cer----------, Cen-------, Wa-------, Ba----, more li----- ?
6. Arguments are about fr----- vs c------, 
7. Boil it down - the main argument For and against.

How to arrive at an answer - 'How well does contemporary media regulation protect the public?'

Essay Plan

Question	How well does contemporary media regulation protect the public? DOWNLOAD HERE
Identify key words
Associate key words/key theories and debates
Introduction Answer the question	Summarise: Why is regulation necessary to protect the public
	Who regulates, - there is no 1 regulator but different institutions, what types and what are the regulatory practices (reactive, proactive, statutory, self-regulating)
	What are SOME of the debates (freedom of individual or controlling population, protection, who’s responsibility – parents, media industry or government, conservative view of upholding moral standards, we have become desensitised so regulation is more liberal?)
	Summarise: What is your opinion: Which is more effective stat or non, pro or reactive? Having different regulators? Should the public be protected – who? Who should regulate?
Paragraph 2: The Past
Point 1: Historic debates about the need for regulation	How well has it protected the public in the past?
	What are the past debates about the need to regulate
	What is your opinion? Are you Active Audience or Passive? Should there be appointed people in society who regulate* and is this elitism (‘class-ist’)?
Example 1 Case Study	BBFC 1980s Video Nasties, 1945 BBF Censors to uphold moral standards, “for the masses by the few*”, Mary Whitehouse, Video Recordings Act (based on false research and theory)
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response? Active Audience or Passive?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
Conclusion	Compare how does this relate to contemporary current regulation – stricter or liberal in the past and was it effective
Paragraph 3: Contemporary Film Regulation
Point 2: BBFC	COMPARE - How effective/well does it protect the public now? How does the BBFC regulate – regulatory practices?
	What are the debates about the need to regulate Film content (be specific here: sex, violence, horror, imitable behaviour, discrimination, controversial content – access to films illegally over the internet, parental responsibility?)
	What is your opinion?
Example 2 Case Study	Either: Hatred, Blue is the Warmest Colour, Hunger Games or your own recent example What is your view on this film – are you liberal or conservative/ Active Audience or Passive?
Explanation Theory	What theories support your response?
	What theories go against - do you need to argue against?
	Conclude how does this answer the question on contemporary current regulation is there a need to protect the public and is the BBFC effective with reasons why

Paragraph 6: Conclusion

Conclusion

Summarise your point and restate your opinion to answer the question - choose one of the following to explain your prediction What will Media Regulation look like in 10 years time? 1.       No regulation at all – the public are educated and trusted to make their own decisions (like the internet and twitter), the internet and all media should be free 2.       Highly strict regulation – invasive ‘Google is watching you’ and watches what you are doing and blocks you, stricter laws for parents that don’t take responsibility, the internet should be policed 3.       There is 1 big regulator of all media 4.       Broadcasters and Film companies and websites are trusted and expected to regulate their own media (so Twitter censors itself)

4.1 BBFC Case Study 3: Hate Crime

http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/prep-work-week-22-hate-crime.html

Assessment - starter:
Was the BBFC correct in banning this film? Why? (Refer to an audience theories to apply to your answer)

Media effects debate from ctkmedia

Debates: BBFC Arguments For & Against

Q1: Which of the following is an argument for or against the effectiveness of the BBFC?

1.      BBFC are a pro-active body which inspects all film content before classification and release. This protects the general public from any harmful or offensive material, and reduces any chance of influencing the vulnerable.

2.      BBFC struggles with the free nature of the internet as it undermines their code of conduct as a regulatory body (The majority of banned/cut films can be easily found online – which has loose age restriction guidelines in place or none at all).

3.      BBFC (although pro-active) can also be re-active if they receive complaints about a classified film upon its release.

4.      BBFC have been heavily influenced by desensitisation, having to re-classify past films and being made to be more flexible with extreme content (Ratings creep). BBFC helps parents and guardians by specifying the content of each film with each age classification certificate.

5.      BBFC place as an organisation is at threat, due to the struggles of regulating online film viewing. This is mainly due to illegal downloading and sharing content. BBFC are able to adapt with societies demands by adjusting film classifications if required over a period of time (Ratings creep).

6.      They are versatile body. BBFC’s regulation of films prevent parents from making their own decisions based on their own knowledge of their children.

7.      BBFC have the power to cut or ban film releases. This ensures that they protect the film makers as well as the public.

8.      BBFC make generalised decisions for everyone, without considering the public as individuals (e.g. suggesting all 15 year olds have the same maturity levels).

9.      BBFC protects children from seeing film content that is inappropriate for their age, such as swearing, adult themes, violence or drug taking- through age certificates.

10.  BBFC have not banned a film for almost three years (Hate Crime). This could demonstrate a changing in society where they become redundant as a body.

11.  BBFC currently only regulate film, having also regulated gaming until 2008. The UK film industry is extremely large and powerful, so it requires one specific body.

12.  BBFC as a self-regulated body could prevent people from taking individual responsibility for their actions.

13.  BBFC aims to support film makers through respecting and considering any appeals process. The BBFC also always aim to get a film released through classification.

14.  BBFC regulation can restrict freedom of expression for film makers.

15.  BBFC introduced the 12A demonstrating that they are not power hungry, but in fact want to help and support parents in ensuring their children are protected.

16.  BBFC can do nothing if a parent or older friend purchases and allows a younger audience member to watch a film that is not age suitable.

17.  BBFC introduced ‘Parent Port’ as an online website used to educate parents about the film content that their children maybe consuming.

18.  BBFC are self-regulated and financed by the film studios/industry. This ensures they are not biased in their practice as a regulatory organisation.

Q2: Which of the arguments above would be relevant to the following Case Studies?

	Hate Crime	Deadpool	50 Shades of Grey	Blue is the Warmest Colour
For
Against

Q3. Which of the theories would be relevant to the following debates and Case Studies?

	Hate Crime	Deadpool	50 Shades of Grey	Blue is the Warmest Colour
Theory

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4.1 Prep Work & Homework - 4 hours

Prep:

What does this Case Study reveal about social changes?
What Acts or legislation apply to this Case Study?
Would self-regulation of TV by the Producers have been more or less effective?
Is OFCOM too close to political interests?
Is it effective in protecting the vulnerable?

Was this discrimination - would this be accepted if the contributors were all an ethnic minority or women?

Work in 2's to research the resources on the lesson plan link and make notes on the relevance and significance of this case study to OFCOM Regulation

Make a list of the terms and define what they mean or how they can be applied to this case study

New Information
Case Study OFCOM and Benefit Street 2014 and Channel 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkrX5J73Vi4 

What is the debate?

Plenary recap What are OFCOMs aims, regulatory practices, is it statutory or non?

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/about/what-is-ofcom/statutory-duties-and-regulatory-principles 

What was controversial that let to complaints?

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/16/benefits-street-residents-apology-channel-4

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2567712/TV-regulator-investigate-Benefits-Street-nearly-1-800-complaints-depiction-crimes-failure-protect-children-unfairness-parade-scroungers-drug-addicts.html

What is the difference is representation of the story between the above 2 newspapers?

What is Poverty Porn & why do people think it is politically offensive propaganda?
https://rts.org.uk/article/rts-huw-wheldon-memorial-lecture

http://www.newsmediaimages.com/celebrity-article-61263-benefit-street-channel-4-love-productions-disgraceful-political-statement/

http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2014/01/iain-duncan-smith-people-are-shocked-by-benefits-street-and-labour-will-thank-us-for-welfare-reform/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25287068

What is the publics response - group them into points of view (scroll through to find some interesting ones)
https://mobile.twitter.com/search?q=%23benefitsstreet&src=typd

What action did the regulator take to the complaints and what was their decision?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28086213

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10935383/Benefits-Street-did-not-breach-Ofcom-guidelines-despite-complaints.html

How many complaints and what real harm could it have caused?
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/benefits-street-sparks-ofcom-probe-after-1800-complaints-9152654.html

What responsibility do the programme makers, the broadcaster, the regulator and we as a society have?

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/benefits-street-a-healthy-media-would-stand-up-to-the-powerful-and-wealthy-ours-targets-the-poor-and-9046773.html 

The OFCOM report

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/enforcement/broadcast-bulletins/obb257/obb257.pdf 

AGP student Extension activity: read, annotate and summarise the theories of Stuart Hall (decoding preferred, negotiated, oppositional readings) and teach the class

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/feb/22/benefits-street-tv-programme-divided-the-nation

Plenary - Post it notes: Where do you stand?

 

 

Prep: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2009/jan/13/class-discrimination-social-mobility 

• What does this Case Study reveal about social changes?
• What Acts or legislation apply to this Case Study?
• Is OFCOM too close to political interests?
• Is it effective in protecting the vulnerable?
• Was this discrimination - would this be accepted if the contributors were all an ethnic minority or women?

Homework: Individually Complete the Grid for next week

https://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/case-study-2-benefits-street

3.6 Half Term Prep - Due Weds 21st Feb

Task 1: (1 hour)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/prep-work-week-22-hate-crime.html

Task 2: (2 hours)
Read and make a Mind Map summary of the 'debates' ((arguments for and against), 'previous practices' and 'theories' presentations
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/wk-7-homework-prep-weds-20th.html

Task 3 (AGP only): (1 hour)
Read over the A grade exemplars for the whole exam (Section A & B)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/thursday-28-may-2015-exams-grade-essay.html 

Make notes on any points you think meet the Level 4 Criteria in the Examiners Report

Homework - All Students
Task 4: (2 hours)
http://ctkmediaa2horror.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/past-a2-exam-questions-compiled.html
Prepare an essay plan for 3 of the above questions (5 if you are AGP) under regulation

- What Points address the question? (P) (eg Increasing Liberalism, Desentisation, Impact of Technology, Catharsis and U&G individual needs over Effects and Copycat) 

- Which Case Studies? (E)

- Which Regulators? (E)

- Which Theories & Debates? (A)

- Future prediction?

- Historical Context?

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