News Agency: Ghana News Agency HEADLINE : More than 130 million Children were engaged in child labour in 2024 - ILO,UNICEF.

 Visual storytelling - News Analysis Assignment 

Name: Owusu Gyan Philp

Index Number: BABJ28062

Group: 3

News Agency: Ghana News Agency

HEADLINE : More than 130 million Children were engaged in child labour in 2024 - ILO,UNICEF.

1.Does the image accurately represent the headline’s message?

 Yes, the image accurately represent the headline of the message because Children carrying heavy loads is a strong visual cue for child labour because it shows them engaged in physically demanding tasks often meant for adults.

2.What emotions does the image evoke? (Does it create urgency, sympathy, or controversy?)

 It evoke The sight of small children burdened by adult responsibilities appeals to our sense of justice and protection. 

3. Is the image manipulated or biased? (Does it frame the story in a particular way?)

The image is not biased because its shows the extreme tedious work children underage do. 

4. How does composition affect storytelling? (Consider framing, lighting, and focus.)

Framing; framing is on the children showing the load on their heads creates emotional intensity and emphasizes suffering or vulnerability.

    Light; The light used in the image shows natural light that brings the authenticity of the story to bear. 

  Focus; the focus was on the children hence the background was blur to make the children carrying loads the focus subject which If the child is in sharp focus and the background is blurred, it tells the viewer: This is the main subject.

5. Does the image add depth to the story or simply reinforce the headline? 

Yes it's does because It prompts questions What are these children going through? or What system allowed this to go on? 

6. Would a different image change the reader’s perception of the news? 

Yes, a deferent image will change the perception of the readers for example, An image showing a child smiling while working might create confusion or reduce urgency, making some think the labour is voluntary or harmless.

7. How does the image compare to others covering the same story? 

The image reinforces the message of child labour strongly, but compared to others, it could add more depth if it showed facial expressions or background to explain the cause or effect of their situation.

8.Is the image culturally or politically significant? (Does it reflect societal biases.) 

 Yes  the image is culturally and politically significant. Since It throws light on important social issues but also runs the risk of reinforcing biases if not accompanied by context or balanced reporting.