Fiona's GCSE Media blog

1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper? Soft news- Major news, gossip, celebrities, sport and entertainment 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper? Hard news- Politics, international affairs and culture 3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Left wing means they are in favour of social equality, meaning they'd  support the labour party and mostly read tabloid newspapers 4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? Right wing means they are in favour of lower taxes and less spent on education or public  health, meaning they'd  support the conservative party and are most likely  to read broadsheet newspapers 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years? Due to digital news and the internet-  The last decade has seen the rapid gro

  1) Type up any feedback on your paper  WWW: Fiona, good effort on 1.4(12 mark q) and for the 20mark on Rashford displaying good knowledge on these cps EBI: In places, you are not answering the q in detail. e.g. Q2 and Q3 see my comments. Also Q5 you need to bring in another CSP and comment on regulation 2) Use the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for. First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  Non- diegetic  sound is sound that the audience and characters can both hear, for example  dialogue. 3) Next, identify three points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. The low angle of will suggests he is inferior to lyra.  The slow dolly track shows their relationship becoming stronger.  The fast dolly shot of Lyra shows her excitement  with moving in and teaming up. 4) Now look at Q1.4 in the mark sche

I intend to meet the brief of appealing to Britain's elite by the title of my lifestyle magazine being 'London Luxury' which symbolises materialism. Using Blumler and Katz's Uses & Gratification theory this can provide a sense of personal identity. I used a long shot for my cover image to capture the model's outfit and sustainable tote bag. My magazine will be £4.95 as its an increase of the average price, therefore attracting higher classes. My slogan will be 'Precision, Power, Prestige' summarising my aims for the magazine, informing people and setting expectations. Gobold will be my font as it captures everything you like in serif fonts, connoting formality and high class. My use of bold letters illustrates ideas of importance. My colour scheme will be earthy colours to support the climate change act, but also royal blue to show professionalism. My double page will feature climate change, but also high-class eco friendly brands. I will use mise-en-sce

1) Type up your feedback in full                     WWW: Fiona, this is a brilliant assessment- lots of potential in this- your Tatler response for (Q4) is nearly flawless, similar with the galaxy and unseen advert analysis EBI: A few careless mistakes for industry (Q5+Q6) revise this. Also ensure you reference wider media terminology e.g. verbal, non-verbal, written, technical codes in your analysis                      2) Look at the  mark scheme for this assessment. For Question 2 (12 mark unseen) use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify three points that you could h ave referred to in your answer. Typography: Upper case and bold – connotations of the important, powerful message of the image and copy. The white text against a black background and the darkness of the image makes the writing stand out and anchor the message of the text about training being important. Non-verbal codes: Athletic body connotes that the subject is in condition and well prepared for

  Statement of intent: the demogrphic for my magazine is upper-middle class women around the age of 30, living in london or other busy cities. the title will be london luxury and the slogan being care and class.the cover will be a young woman in a dress maybe showng off a bag or sunglasses in central london. the colour scheme will be either green and orange or blue and orange Title: london lifestyle/luxury/living Slogan:   It’s not just a saying it’s a lifestyle care and class Classy Is What We Do. Cover star:  taylor- ginger green eyes Main story:  What is the main story to go with your cover image? Cover lines:   somethingh to do with climate change like no animal testing or recycling or animals and luxury items Sketch:  Create an A4 sketch of your front cover making it clear where each aspect will appear. Extension task:  Will you include any additional images on the cover? What celebrities or key topics could you include that will appeal to your audience? 

            Magazine planning document Our coursework task involves coming up with our own idea for a NEW magazine aimed at a rich and successful audience – a little bit like Tatler. Plan your own, original NEW magazine using the questions below. Fill in the following details: Front cover : model long shot in luxurious background Magazine title :   London  lifestyle Slogan : care and class Price:  £7 Main cover image : a woman Main cover story (note brief: ‘a person of importance who would appeal to a rich and successful audience’):  Cover lines for your magazine cover – other stories that would appear in the magazine:  something to do with climate change like no animal testing or recycling or animals and luxury items Double page spread feature Details of interview with person of importance:  asking about climate change and their product Headline: Subheading: Standfirst (first paragraph of story):  Plan for original images (need FOUR in total across double page spread): holding prod