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Media Censorship and Standards
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A Media Studies Quiz to introduce broadcasting standards and and censorship in NZ
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What happens if a TV or radio show uses unacceptable language?
They might have to pay the Government up to $5,000
They may not be allowed to broadcast for up to 24 hours
They might have to publish a statement about what they did
All the above
2
Broadcasting Standards refer to things like:
Accuracy, Good Taste & Decency, Discrimination, Children's Interests...
Sexism
All these and more
Use of informal language in a formal setting
3
What can the Classification Office classify?
Films, DVDs, games, internet and computer files, writing, music, images
TV and Radio shows
All the above
4
If radio hosts made crude, inappropriate and disparaging comments about a woman's Instagram profile ..
This is probably acceptable
This is probably not acceptable
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Why do you think
Matariki
had this RP13 rating?
It contains nudity
It has offensive language and a scene of strong violence
It shows drug taking
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People believe Censorship Law and Broadcasting Standards ....
... are important to keep us safe
... should be up to individuals to decide
Both
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What do the four members of the BSA do?
Censor films
Respond to public complaints about TV or radio shows
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What does RP13 mean?
The film is recommended for children
The film can be watched if under 13 and with a guardian
The film can only be watched if over 13
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What does a yellow film rating mean?
Anyone can view it but parental guidance is recommended.
The film has yet to be rated.
It is illegal to show it to anyone under the age on label.
Anyone can view the film.
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What does research show is the most offensive word to hear aired on TV or Radio in NZ?
S___
N_____
F___
C___
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Who decides on film ratings in NZ, what games are allowed and what online content is offensive?
Nobody in NZ; we use American ratings
The Government
The Broadcasting Standards Authority
The Office of Film and Literature Classification
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What does BSA stand for?
Broadcasting Standards Authority
Business Safety Association
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What happens if you show a rated film to someone younger than the rating?
You are breaking the law and could be fined.
Nothing as the rating is only a recommendation.
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A promo for
Face Off,
with gory prosthetic body parts, screened during the movie
Chicken Run
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...was found not likely to distress child viewers
...was found likely to distress child viewers
15
Happy Feet
's rating was controversial and was changed from a G to PG. Why?
Both
Some scenes are very likely to scare young children.
It contains sexual references aimed at an adult audience.
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What is the highest film rating in NZ?
R21
R16
It is flexible
R18
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Why is broadcasting on television or radio not included in the classification system?
TV and radio are too hard to control
There is a separate set of standards for broadcast content
TV and radio companies self-censor
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You could be imprisoned for distributing Objectionable material. Why?
Both
It could be harmful to the public good if available
It could support harmful activity e.g. child sexual abuse
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Why was the 1993 Classification Act passed?
There were too many separate censorship laws
All the above
There wasn't a classification system for video games
Because of a prolification of pornography
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What do you think the rating is for Matariki?
R13
R16
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RP13
