Media Regulation and BBC

Media is regulated so that there would be an order to creativity and protection for the people who view and shape the media. A simplified explination would condense the 'reasons' behind media regulation into six points:

1) Management of information.

2) Protection of 'public order' and to support the government for justice.

3)  To protect the rights and interests of individuals in or from the media.

4) Quality control via upkeeping technichal standards and the development of the communication system.

5) Promotion of access and pluralism.

6) Maintaining the market in terms of consumers, competitors, access and stimulating innovation and expansion.

Reference:

http://www2.le.ac.uk/projects/oer/oers/media-and-communication/oers/ms7501/mod2unit11/mod2unit11cg.pdf

Critique and reflection upon progress towards chosen career or study pathway

Researcher as a career:

Long hours taken to ensure consistency with information and making sure that all copyright clearances are cleared. If something goes wrong, chances are the researcher is the first to get fired. Least prefered career pathway.

Scriptwriter as a career:

Has to consider the target audience as a viewer and preferably base stories on characters who are relatable to the audience of a particular area where the show is to be broadcasted. May be asked to do occasional oddjobs like writing one-liners and puns for other types of shows like the news.

Producer as a career:

Has to consider the target audience as a market, has to consider every aspect of production.

Commision Process

People who wish to commision a show to the BBC channels are able to do so by e-commisioning. E-commisioning works by filling out an electronic form with all the appropriate information along with your idea.
A member of the public cannot simply send in their commisions for a television show to the BBC. To be eligible you must have some form of experience in the media field.

References:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/tv/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/partnersandsuppliers/connectedstudio/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/tv/production/editorial-guidlines.shtml

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/diversity/pdf/BBC_productionaccessguide_spreads.pdf

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00fc3lk/clips

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/tv/pitching-ideas/e-commissioning.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/tv/compliance-and-policy/compliance-form.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/news/albert---a-sustainable-creative-future-for-production.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/tv/resources/pronunciation.shtml

http://www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/insidethebbc/howwework/reports/deliveringqualityfirst.html