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- History of Broadcasting: TV Program Analysis
Using the television program I assigned you, watch at least three episodes and write a 1,500-word analysis where you analyze the narrative, the visual style, and the historical context of the program. Your analysis should answer most of the following questions, as appropriate:
- What is the narrative of the program?
- How does this program use cinematography techniques, such framing, distance of framing, colors, camera distance, or camera movement?
- How does this program use editing techniques, such as transitions, spatial techniques, temporal techniques, and devices of continuity and discontinuity?
- How does this program use mise-en-scène techniques, such as setting, costuming, lighting, acting, and staging?
- Does this program seek to reach a specific segment of the audience?
- What is the historical context of this program and how does the program fit into this context?
- Does this program address any contemporary social or political issues?
- Does this program address any contemporary changes to the television industry?
You are welcome to use outside sources, as long as they’re properly vetted and appropriately cited.
Guidelines
- Your paper must be a Google Doc. No other format is acceptable.
- Your final paper must be exactly 1,500 words in length.
- Your paper must be typed and double-spaced
- Your paper should have page numbers
- Your paper must include your name on the first page
- Cite your sources and include a reference list at the end of your document
- Submit your final paper to Google Classroom, as a Google Doc, by the deadline specified on the syllabus.