Statement of Intent: task

 Introduction 

What will your new lifestyle magazine be called? 

The lifestyle magazine will be called "La Rose." It's a name that exudes sophistication and beauty, just like the content i will  be featuring. "La Rose" will be a go-to guide for fashion, makeup, and self-expression, empowering readers to embrace their unique style.

Cover image: who will appear on the cover? The front cover of my magazine will be my friend who will model for the front cover.

 On the cover of "La Rose," I will feature a strong and empowered girl who represents the essence of the magazine. She'll showcase the perfume, symbolizing the power and confidence it brings. It's all about celebrating diversity and showcasing the beauty of different individuals.

What will your main story and double page feature be about? 

The main story in "La Rose" will be all about the latest makeup trends and techniques. I will cover everything from natural everyday looks to bold and artistic styles. In the double page feature will dive into the world of perfumes, exploring different scents.

Media Language

Magazine cover conventions: what cover lines, font/typography, colour scheme and more will you use for your magazine and why?

For the magazine cover of "La Rose," I will use eye-catching cover lines that reflect the exciting content inside. I will  choose a stylish and modern font that captures the essence of the magazine. As for the colour scheme, I will go for a blend of soft pastels and bold pops of colour to create a visually appealing and vibrant cover. 

Cover image: how will you use mise-en-scene to communicate meanings in your main cover image (e.g. setting, costume and make-up, expression etc.)

To create a visual story that communicates the essence of makeup and fashion. Through careful selection of elements like lighting, set design, props, and models, to convey specific meanings and evoke certain emotions. I will use vibrant and bold colours to represent creativity and self-expression, while incorporating stylish outfits and accessories to showcase the latest fashion trends. By crafting a visually captivating cover.

Your target audience?

In my magazine is all about celebrating individuality and embracing diverse fashion and makeup styles. I want to create a space where people of all ages can find inspiration and express their unique personalities. From teens to young adults and beyond, in my target audience is anyone who is passionate about makeup and fashion.

Media Representations

What representations of people, places and groups will you create in your magazine? E.g. gender, race/ethnicity, social class etc. 

In my magazine, I believe in inclusivity and representation. I aim to showcase a diverse range of people, places, and groups in the world of fashion and makeup. I will feature individuals of different genders, races, and ethnicities, celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of each individual. I also strive to highlight various social classes, ensuring that fashion and makeup are accessible and relatable to everyone. 

Media Audiences

Your target audience is specified in the brief: NRS social grades AB – this means rich and successful people. Expand on this audience: demographics – gender, age, race/ethnicity, where they live etc. Psychographic details – which psychographic groups would they fit into?

My magazine is for anyone who loves fashion and makeup, regardless of their background or social grade. I want to create a community where everyone feels included and inspired to express their unique style. So, whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a makeup lover, or someone who simply enjoys exploring different trend and also who loves Perfume and trying out different scents for the everyday look.

What other media would your audience enjoy? How will your magazine target this specific audience? E.g. through design or selection of stories/cover lines.

In my audience, who are passionate about fashion and makeup, would definitely enjoy other forms of media that cater to their interests. In addition to the magazine, and cover lines that highlight the latest fashion trends, makeup techniques, beauty tips, and style inspirations. in my design and layout are visually appealing, capturing the essence of the fashion and beauty world. By targeting in my specific audience through engaging content and visually appealing design, we strive to create a magazine that speaks directly to their interests and passions.

The Times : Language and Representation

 

 Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers?
             The main story is in French translate to 'God and my right' in English and it attract mainly the older audience.

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?
      second story: Despite between UK and France over fishing laws.

      kickers : story about super rich ; contrast to kicker in Daily Mirror.

To let audience know another events happened instead focusing the climate change for whole time

3) What is the main story on the inside page of the Times CSP edition and how is it constructed to appeal to Times readers? 
  It mainly focus on the front page slogan and going more details on inside page

4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions?
         The Times tend to have a lot formal language and is more serious, less photos

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?
        the news of fishing laws between the two leaders

Representations

1) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the main story on the front page?

        there is Johnson present as alterative world leader and show the positive of hard news

2) What representations of Britain can be found on the front of the Times?
        rich female and her servant.

3) How are the super rich represented on the Times front page?

        'Jeeves' were stereotypical for Britain butler

4) How is climate change represented as an issue in the Times? Are there similarities or differences with how it is represented in the Daily Mirror?

       the climate change in Times is seem to be more serious that the Daily mirror. the differences is the in Daily mirror there is half soft news and  half hard news.

5) What representations can you find in the inside pages of the Times CSP? Focus on headlines, articles and images.

      the headline is talking to young people and it a image of airport with a lot of people crowed round, the article is long and detail on the delay of plane 

December mock exam: Learner Response blog tasks

 1) Type up any feedback on your paper (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/EBI yourself based on your scores.

WW:Pritika-a good job response for Q2 the Tv 20-mark Q- which demonstrates you know the Tv csps well 

EBI:Far too many carless mistakes by not reading or understanding the questions. You need to make revision flashcards to help you perorating for upcoming exams 

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). 

all sounds generated within the world of the drama

any example of other sounds that are created by or heard by the characters, such as

the sound of Will putting the plate on the table.

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.

• Good analysis of the extract that is clear and generally engages

with the nuanced aspects of what is communicated by the

camerawork.

• Generally appropriate use of the theoretical framework but there

are occasional inaccuracies/omissions.

4) Now look at Q1.4 in the mark scheme - pick out two points from the mark scheme that you could have included in your answer.

• Excellent analysis of the extract that is detailed and critically

engages with the nuanced aspects of the question.

• Excellent, astute judgements and conclusions that are

consistently well supported by relevant examples.

5) Focus on Q2 - the 20-mark essay on representations of age and social and cultural contexts. Pick out three points from the mark scheme that you didn't include in your answer.

• Good knowledge and understanding of contexts of media and

their influence on media products and processes, demonstrated

by frequent effective discussion of age representations, in

relation to the two close study products.

• Good judgements and conclusions that are frequently supported

by relevant examples.

• Frequent appropriate and effective use of subject specific

terminology.

6) Turning your attention to Section B, write a definition and example of user-generated content - use the mark scheme to check it.

"a website I made about my favourite band"

• material contributed to media or posted on websites by non-professionals

7) Look at Q4 - the 20-mark essay on the power of influencers. Pick out three points from the mark scheme that you didn't include in your own answer. 

Satisfactory analysis of the product(s) that engages with the generally

obvious or straightforward aspects of celebrity and power.

• Satisfactory judgements and conclusions that are sometimes

supported by relevant examples.

8) Now look at Q5 - the 20-mark essay on regulation and the internet. Again, pick out three points from the mark scheme that you didn't include in your own answer.

9) On a scale of 1-10 (1 = low, 10 = high), how much revision and preparation did you do for your Media mock exam? Be honest here - it's a good chance to think about how to approach the next set of mock exams.

10) List three key things you want to revise before the next mock exams in February (e.g. particular CSPs, terminology, exam technique etc.)

BLOG TASKS: DAILY MIRROR CASE STUDY

1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages (you may want to add an example for each from our Daily Mirror CSP):

Masthead: The title block of the newspaper
Pug: Something to catch readers eye
Splash Head: The lead story
Slogan: Sums the news paper
Dateline: Data news paper was published
Kicker: Story at top of paper to draw interest in content
By-line: Gives the name of journalist writer 
Stand first :Introductory paragraph usually in bold                                            :

2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? (Note: the current cost is different to the CSP edition - we recommend learning both).It cost £1.80p 

3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make sure you learn the headline and what the stories are about.  The main stories is about global warming with the headline the heat is on to spread awareness

4) Why is the choice of news stories and content on the Mirror CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper?
The stories covered on a tabloid are soft news such as gossip and entertainment.
5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and text?




1) What political party does the Daily Mirror support? Is there any evidence to support this in the CSP pages we have studied? The daily mirror supports labour party so its left wing.

2) How does the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards represent ordinary British people? The daily mirror acts as a voice for normal people by praising them for their unique acts and rewarding them to show people that not only famous people can make a change.

3) How is climate change as an issue represented in the Daily Mirror? What evidence can you provide from the CSP pages to support this? 

Climate change is represented as an urgent important issue that effects us all globally. This is shown in the csp as it says THE HEAT IS ON in capitals which shows that they are trying to capture peoples attention.,

4) How are environmental protesters like Greta Thunberg represented in the Daily Mirror? Look at the inside pages to answer this. She's represented as a brave young women whose fighting and desperately trying to raise awareness to people to save our planet from further destruction.

5) How are different countries and political leaders represented in the Daily Mirror? Does this reinforce or subvert the stereotypes we usually see in the media?  Political leaders such as Boris Johnson are presented as unserious and unable to to uphold the responsibilities of a dedicated prime minister  as hes unimportant and lacks intelligence.

Newspapers: Introduction

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

• easer to read 
• shorter articles 
• more photographs 
• report on major news showbiz gossip and entertainment 

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

• more serious 
• have a smaller font 
• more advantaged use of language 
• fewer photographs 

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

they favour of social equality which means higher tax. 

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

they prefer low tax, less spent on public service and health and education. 

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

gradual decline in newspapers sales due to the rise of tv and growth of digital news through the internet and social media.

Advertising case study 1: OMO print advert

 

1) What year was the advert produced?

In 1955 

2) How were women represented in most adverts in the 1950s?
they were presented to be house wife's and mothers 
3) What typography can be found in the advert and what connotations might this have?
You can see sans serif modern to
4) What does the costume, make-up and placement of the model (mise-en-scene) suggest about women's role in society in 1955?

5) Why is a picture of the product added to the bottom right of the advert?

6) What are the connotations of the chosen colours in this advert - red, white and blue?

7) How does the anchorage text use persuasive language to encourage the audience to buy the product? Give examples.
they use it to repetition to target audience.
8) What representation of women can be found in this OMO advert? Make specific reference to the advert and discuss stereotypes.

Foundation Media Summer Project 2023

 

Double page spread feature conventions: What conventions or typical features can you find on the double page spread features you have researched?  

The image will go across the two pages or be on one with the writing on the other side

Image analysis: What do you notice about the use of images? How are they laid out on the page? How does the mise-en-scene (CLAMPS) create meanings for the audience?  They made the picture big o let the people who see the magazine and the writing is small but tells us about the barned or what is the happing to famous people and what drama is going one 

Representations: What representations can you find in these features?  a publication that is issued periodically

Additional research: optional extension
Depending on your coursework plan and the type of magazine you wish to create, you may want to research additional magazine covers and features. Focus on the lifestyle genre of magazines and try to find titles that are aimed at rich or successful audiences. 

Whatever you research, make sure you write some additional notes or bullet points about these magazines on your blog so you are documenting your research.


2) Magazine planning 

Plan out the title and cover star for your new, original lifestyle magazine. 

Complete this Magazine planning document with your NEW original idea for a lifestyle magazine aimed at rich and successful people. Copy and paste the questions from the Google doc into your blog. 

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

Magazine title: GLOW

Slogan: "Don't let people make u feel down" or "feel the GLOW"

Price: £2-6

Main cover image: My friend who will be the model in my front cover of my magazine and be the main Person of my magazine

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: 

To show that people can be on the magazine and show where they are from and you can still be in the front cover of the magazine even what race or where they are from

Double page spread feature

Details of interview with person of importance:  To show how people from different places feel about not really seeing people from the same place are not in the front cover of the magazine

Headline: My Glow

Subheading: how I show my glow

Stand first (first paragraph of story): to show what they model feels and can they feel amazing and "glow" and how they can show it to other people

What interview will be about: about fashion where the model is from and what is happing

Plan for original images (need FOUR in total across double page spread):