Develop a concept for a reality TV program. Units 1–4 will provide you with an opportunity to build on it piece by piece every week. This way, you can get feedback from your instructor on your ideas before you turn in the full paper in Unit 5.
Type your responses to the questions listed for this unit in the box below.
Your response to the questions for this week should result in a well-organized paragraph, consisting of at least 4–5 sentences per paragraph.
Make sure that you utilize and cite (in appropriate APA format) at least 1 credible source to support your choices.
QUESTIONS
YOUR RESPONSES
Step 1: Category of Reality TV
Provide a title for your proposed show.
Describe the category of reality show that you are interested in producing.
Who would be the target audience for your show? Consider providing the particular demographics of your target audience (e.g., age range, ethnicity, gender, and so on).
Optional: If you are planning on modeling your show on another one (whether historical or current), describe how your show’s concept builds upon that model.
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Step 2: Production Techniques to Tell a Story
Describe a typical episode of your proposed show. How will an episode unfold?
In describing the unfolding episode, describe the criteria for selecting a cast to best tell the story.
Indicate some of the production decisions that you will implement to achieve the desired story.