This unit explores different methods of media production. Programme 1 News, is a skills based programme, which focuses on newsgathering across a single day. The second programme looks at the process of developing and producing an animation.
Programme 1 - News
Broadcast: 25th April 2006 BBC 2 NI 10.30 -10.50am
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Programme One is a skills based programme, which focuses on newsgathering across a single day. The work of BBC Northern Ireland's news teams - both TV and radio - is intercut with the preparation and presentation of Portstewart's 'Too Cool for School' - a radio programme, which is produced entirely by key stage two students.
By the end of the programme and activities the students should be able to:
work effectively together as a 'production team'
come up with relevant and entertaining programme ideas for their peer group
understand the importance of preparation and research
prepare for and conduct simple interviews
improve their numeracy skills as they time and edit scripts
consider different points of view and listen and respond effectively to others
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Programme Title
Teacher's Notes
Worksheets
1: News
1-2: News, Get Creative with I.T.
Programme 1:
News
Programme 2:
Get Creative with I.T.
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Programme One is a skills based programme, which focuses on newsgathering across a single day. The work of BBC Northern Ireland's news teams - both TV and radio - is intercut with the preparation and presentation of Portstewart's 'Too Cool for School' - a radio programme, which is produced entirely by key stage two students. 
