The
content relating to learning outcomes 2 and 3 lends itself not only to
individual and team research but also to role plays, with learners considering
certain scenarios and situations in the workplace where they must make
professional judgements. It is possible to cover this content by introducing
examples from any sector and generating discussion around case studies.
This is a vocationally
relevant approach to understanding the legal constraints and how they impact on
professional and creative development and practice, whilst at the same time
developing an understanding of the ways in which regulatory bodies work in the
industry.
Regulation
of the Media Sector
Introduction
to regulation of the media sector
learners
research controversial media products produced in their two industries
considering:
·
what was controversial
about the products
·
who was involved in the
controversies
·
what the outcomes were
Ethical
and Legal Constraints within the Media Sector
Introduction
to ethical and legal constraints within the media sector.
learners
research ethical and legal constraints relevant to their two industries
The TASK
You are someone who has been involved in the phone hacking scandal.
You need to write an article for your chosen newspaper detailing your
judgement about 'phone hacking' and then controversial advertising.
Base your findings on your understanding of legal and
ethical considerations
·
To prepare your report you will need to;
·
Take
on a character involved in the issue in a role play
·
Consider
certain scenarios or situations
·
Conduct
Individual and team research
·
Make
professional judgements based on professional considerations
·
Use
examples from at least two creative media sectors
·
Use
at least two case studies
Step One is to conduct research into the phone hacking scandal
Step Two is to pick a character and prepare to take part in a live television debate as that character discussing the issues raised
Step Three is to write a newspaper article as your chosen character discussing the
relevance
of legislation and ethical issues to this issue showing an
understanding
of regulatory issues and the work of regulatory
bodies, reflecting critically on the extent to which regulatory bodies are
effective,
Start your research by looking at the Guardian web-site which has a thorough archive of articles about the issue of phone-hacking
Possible characters could include:
- Rebekkah Brooks
- Piers Morgan
- Wayne Rooney
- A representative of the Metropolitan Police Force
- News of the World Journalist Glenn Mulcaire
- David Cameron
- John Prescott
- Parents of Milly Dowler
- A representative of OFCOM
- Hugh Grant
- Sienna Miller and Jude Law
- MP Tom Watson
- Lord Leveson
Research the regulatory bodies and public bodies who have been involved with this issue
- Culture , Media and Sport select committee
- Lord Leveson's inquiry
- Press Standards
- Press Complaints Commission
