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Blog tasks: Daily Mirror case study

Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages: Masthead: is a list at the top of a page that includes the names of editors, writers, and owners, as well as the title of the newspaper or magazine. Pug: Where the corner of the page is covered and usually has a buzzword inside of it. It is an incentive. Splash Head: An introductory paragraph in an article, printed in larger or bolder type or in capitals, which summarises the article. Slogan: A  slogan  is a memorable motto or phrase used in a clan, political, commercial, religious, and other context as a repetitive expression of an idea or purpose, with the goal of persuading members of the public or a more  defined  target group. Dateline: A  dateline  is a brief piece of text included in news articles that describes where and when the story was written. Kicker: a line of newspaper type set above a headline usually in a different typeface and intended to provoke interest in. Byline: who wrote th

Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

1)  What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper? The mainly report on major news and a bit of sports. 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper? The mainly report on major news and a bit of sports. 3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If someone is left wing they support labour.They would read The Daily Mirror. 4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If they are left wing they support socialist.They would read The Times. 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years? Its because there was a massive rise in digital media. 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? Its because newspaper editors can edit freely.

Learner response - blog tasks

1) Type up your feedback in full - WWW & EBI. You do not have to write your mark and grade if you don't want to. You need to use CLAMPS and give specific examples to prove your points. 2) Look at Question 3 in the assessment - the media analysis of the Under Armour advert. Point - The magazine denotes to the audience that he is in a boxing ring. C -  L -  A -  M -  P -  S -  3) Look at Question 4. What is Todorov's theory of equilibrium? How does it link to the Audrey Hepburn Galaxy advert?  4) What social class is Reveal aimed at? (Extension - what do the cover lines on Reveal suggest about what working class people are interested in?) 5) Pick three cover lines from Tatler that reflect upper class British culture and society. Explain what they suggest about the lifestyle and beliefs of upper class British people.

Doctor Who: Language and Representation blog tasks

  Language and close-textual analysis 1) Choose three key moments in the episode and write an NCIS analysis for those clips. You can use your notes from the screening in class.  Make specific, detailed references using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) An Unearthly Child scene analysis Narrative:  This episode includes two teachers who both teach Susan Foreman a student that is really smart yet 'alien-like'. Susan convinces Ian(her science teacher) to follow Susan to which they follow her to a junkyard . Then they meet Susan's grandfather(The Doctor) a very confrontational man who they think kidnapped Susan. They barge through a police box door to find out that it was a space ship (TARDIS), both teachers then get stuck because the doctor closed the door on. This leads to an arguments which lead to the Doctor taking them to a different time. Character:  Ian Chesterton: Confident, Sceptical, Aggressive. Bar

Introduction to Science-fiction TV drama: blog tasks

1)  How does Class meet the conventions of a TV drama series? The Convection of class are  Element of fiction, future setting, Advanced setting, aliens, Time travel, Robots and different planets. 2) What conventions of the science-fiction genre can you find in the Class trailer? List as many as you can and use NCIS to help you. The convection are: aliens monsters scientists A.I Conflict Good Vs Evil Explosions Violence Lazers Earth Space 3) What other genres are suggested by the trailer (e.g. horror)? Is Class an example of a modern hybrid-genre show? Teenage narrative,Horror and Aliens 4) Class is a spin-off from Doctor Who. At what point does the character of the Doctor appear in the trailer? The Doctor comes at 1:40.Also at the end. 5) Who do you think the target audience for Class is? Is this a typical target audience for the science-fiction genre? Give reasons for your answer. The target audience for class is teens

Videogames case study 2 - Kim Kardashian: Hollywood blog tasks

Language 1) What is the objective when playing the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game? The objective of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game is to become an A-list celebrity and become famous. 2) What is an A-list celebrity? Why is it important in Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? An A-list celebrity is the highest rank in the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app and it is there to show you have achieved the highest tier in the game. 3) How do you download the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game? The game is downloadable on app store or play store. 4) What is the narrative or storyline of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? Where is it set? The narrative of Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is about an undistinguished model that is best friends with Kim Kardashian and is trying to become famous. On her journey she encounters rivals and friendly characters. 5) What characters can you play as? What characters appear in the game? You play as a your own customisable character and the entire Kardashian family is available to meet in th

Videogames case study 1: Lara Croft Go blog tasks

Language 1) Who is Lara Croft and when did she first appear in a videogame? Lara croft is a female adventurer who likes danger & conceived in 1996 by Edos for the PlayStation 2) What classic films influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games? The films that influenced the creation of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider games is Indian Jones as they have the same  genera   3) How has Lara Croft and Tomb Raider moved beyond just being a videogame? It has become the first game to fetcher female protagonist that shows strength, bravery and skill ad also a movie. 4) What devices can you play Lara Croft Go on? The devices are console, PC and mobile (Lara croft go) 5) What type of game is Lara Croft Go? The genera of the game is action and adventure.  6) How does Lara Croft Go use narrative (storyline)? The narrative shows a transition from venerable girl to an independent, adventure 7) What iconography can be found in Lara Croft Go? How does this help communicate the sub-ge

OSP & Videogames: An introduction

1) What were the first videogames like? Video games were popular in the arcades. for example Pacman. 2) How have videogames changed over time? quality has become better. more graphic. more accessibility to other stuff. 3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames? They all have around the same set of age range for their target audience. For example Fornite and call of duty.Both have somewhat violence in it. 4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames over the years? Here's  a good article on the impact of videogames on players  that might be helpful. video games  now have included a large amount of violence and false language. 1) How many Fortnite players are there worldwide? Here's  an updated article with recent figures  for you. 200 million Worldwide FORNITE PLAYERS are playing. 2) Why is it so popular? What are the audience pleasures of th