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Daily Mirror case study language and representations

 Daily Mirror case study Language: 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: A  list that includes the publication's name and the names of its editorial staff and is printed in every issue of a newspaper or magazine, usually on the editorial page Pug:   short pieces of vital information placed on magazine covers. Splash Head: The lead story   Slogan:  A word or phrase used to express a characteristic position or stand or a goal to be achieved Dateline:  the line in a newspaper article that tells the place and date of writing Byline:  a line at the head of a newspaper or magazine article giving the writer's name  Standfirst:  An introductory paragraph in an article, printed in larger or bolder type or in capitals, which summarises the article. 2) What is the main story on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? Make s...

Introduction to Newspapers: blog task

Introduction to Newspapers: blog task 1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? Tabloid newspapers often focus on sensationalized, attention-grabbing news and entertainment stories. Typical topics you might find in a tabloid include.Celebrity Gossip details about the lives, relationships, scandals, and controversies of famous people. Crime and Scandals reporting on prominent crimes, court cases, and scandals, frequently using dramatic headlines and visuals. 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper? Broadsheet newspapers typically offer in-depth news coverage, investigative journalism, and analysis of current events. They usually cover a wide range of topics, including politics, business, foreign news, culture, and science. Broadsheets are believed to focus on providing accurate information and have a more formal, serious tone than tabloids. 3) If someone is left-wing, which political party in the UK ...

December mock exam: Learner Response blog tasks

  December mock exam: Learner Response blog tasks Total 23                     Grade:2                     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. WWW- your answer on the clip are solid and Q4 marks good point. Now we need to reach that level across the whole paper. EBI - revise OSP         -revise terminology         -20 mark essays: need more points + examples from the CSPs and sharp questions focus. 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).  1.1: • all sounds generated within the world of the drama • all sounds...

OSP: Language and Representation blog tasks

OSP: Language and Representation blog tasks Language 1) Make two lists - one of website conventions used on Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's official website and one of social media conventions found on their Instagram pages.  Website conventions (official websites for Kim Kardashian and Marcus Rashford): Website of Marcus Rashford: Clean Layout : Content-focused design that is straightforward and easy to use. Bold Imagery : Excellent photos that capture his character and endeavours Call-to-Action Buttons: Conspicuous buttons that encourage people to sign petitions or donate to causes Blog Section: Updates and personal tales to establish a closer bond with followers. Social Media Links: For increased interaction, here are direct links to his social media accounts. The website of Kim Kardashian: Minimalist Design: A sleek, contemporary style that complements her brand. High-end Visuals : Gorgeous, expertly captured pictures that highlight her way of life and mercha...

OSP: Audience and Industries blog tasks

OSP: Audience and Industries blog tasks Audience 1) Who are the potential target audiences for Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's online content? Try and cover both  demographics and psychographics . The demographics Kim Kardashian and Marcus Rashford both use their internet content to appeal to a wide range of demographics. As a professional football player, Rashford mainly appeals to young adults, families, and sports fans, especially those who are involved in community service and football. Since he regularly promotes causes like child food poverty, his audience is typically composed of people between the ages of 15 and 35, with an emphasis on those who value social causes.   Kim Kardashian, on the other hand, appeals to a wider range of age groups, but especially to women between the ages of 18 and 34. Fans of lifestyle, fashion, and beauty as well as those curious about celebrity culture are frequently drawn to her content. She also has an impact on people from differen...

Introduction to OSP: Influencers blog tasks

  Introduction to OSP: Influencers blog tasks 1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch? YouTube was launched on the 14 February 2005.  Twitter was launched on the 21 march 2006. Instagram was launched on the 6 October 2010. 2) What is the definition of an influencer? An influencer is someone who is able to persuade a lot of  other people, for example their followers on social media, to do, buy, or use the same things that they do. They are often paid or given free products in exchange for doing this.   3) Give an example of an influencer and how many followers they have. Try and add some additional information, brand associations or other statistics if you can.  Kim Kardashian (who has 221 million Instagram followers) graduated from reality TV – another carefully crafted version of “real life”.  4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article? Very big. By the end of 2019, the influencer marketing industry was worth some $8bn a...

Preliminary exercise feedback and learner response

 learner response WWW: You have some planning posted to your blog which clearly shows you have worked on the preliminary exercise but no video on your blog. Having looked at your video on the Media Shared drive you’ve got a really decent preliminary exercise with good editing and multiple locations. Now we need to develop that and improve a few key areas for the two real video adverts.   EBI: There are a few things we can reflect on here. I like the switch to the second music track but the first one I’m not sure on. It’s a brilliant piece of music but I wonder if it’s a bit downbeat for an advert? You also need to have the final section on screen for longer – the product shot, the text on screen etc. Perhaps consider voiceover too? The final thing for the real advert is mise-en-scene – particularly costume. I would avoid school uniform completely unless the narrative is specifically set in a classroom.   In terms of your planning, you definitely need more detail – particu...