Introdcution to Broadcast Media — DU B. A. (Hons) Journalism Previous Year Question Papers

3. Candidates have to answer ALL the questions in Part A and ANY THREE questions in Part B. 4. Questions in Part A carry 10 marks each and questions in Part B carry 20 marks each. (a) Explain the different types of lenses used in television production. (b) Define depth of field. How does depth of field impact composition of shots? (a) Differentiate between synchronous and non-synchronous sound. (b) Differentiate between a Zoom and a track. (a) Explain the Five-Point-Light Plan and its use in television production. (b) What is Foley Sound? Explain with relevant examples. 4. (a) Write a television news story on any ONE of the following :- (1) Al Impact Summit 2026. (ii) Metro cities hit by pollution spike, Delhi still struggles. (b) What are the elements of a television news bulletin? Examine the importance of any two in today's news bulletins with relevant examples. (a) "The culture we inhabit is a visual one and our understanding of the world is shaped by the images we see." Nicholas Mirzoeff Critically examine the above statement in the context of visual news culture in today's times with relevant examples. (b) Define Visual Culture. How does changing technology impact the production and circulation of visual representations of conflict today ? Discuss with relevant examples. 6. (a) Elucidate the various stages of non-linear editing? Discuss how non-linear editing tools and A.l powered app teatures are impacting the news production process today? (b) Discuss the various stages of editing a news capsule. How has non-linear editing software enhanced the editing process compared to traditional linear editing? (a) Discuss the working, polar pattern and directional response of the Ribbon microphone with relevant examples of production situations. (b) What are the various elements of sound design? Discuss any two elements in detail with relevant examples.