Watching Brief (2)
The second part of your watching brief should concentrate on production and technical areas.
Stage 4: Graphics
Follow the activities of one graphics designer over the course of the whole day. Is one programme served, or are there several ‘customers’, each requiring a different style? Make sure you understand the system. Is instruction given verbally, or is there a more formal procedure? Are ideas for graphics generated by reporters or other journalists for the artist to follow, or vice versa? Time how long it takes to create each graphic and note the periods of the day when pressure of work seems greatest. Ask who is responsible for checking the accuracy of graphics designs–particularly figures and spellings–against original ...
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