Com 316

Fundaments of Broadcasting

Listener's Guide to War of the Worlds

Prepared by Dr. Janet McMullen



Answer the following questions on this sheet as you listen:

1. Note how the opening establishes calm, ordinary circumstances.




2. How did producers make this entertainment program sound like a real, live newscast?





3. What types of MUSIC were used to create

  1. irony?



  2. contrast?



4. What types of SOUND EFFECTS were used to create dramatic/realistic effects? (Remember these were all created live in the studio during the broadcast). Note how they were "line cued." LIST below:




5. How was MICH TECHNIQUE used to create a sense of immediacy and realism?




6. List example of specific and descriptive language that made the program effective and successfully built suspense:




7. How was DEAD AIR used to create drama?




8. Note the use of real places and real highways.




9. How did actor's performances add or detract from the overall effect?




10. In summary, what elements were most dramatic/effective for you?




Be sure to know the following:

DATE of PROGRAM: ______/______/_________ Time:____________
Network:___________________
Program:____________________________
Producer:___________________________
Episode Title: _________________________
Director:____________________________
Author of Novel:___________________________
Star:_______________________________
Author of adaptation for broadcast_______________________________________

If you can answer these questions, you should have all the information you need for the exam.



Copyright, 1997 Janet McMullen
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