Jaspreet - media blog 1 - exam - Mr Pall

Industries: the appeal of print - blog tasks Work through the following tasks to complete your work on magazines. You will find the reading gives you a brilliant insight into a vital aspect of media - the power of independent institutions. 1) Writer's Edit journal article Read this excellent Writer's Edit academic journal article on the independent magazine industry and answer the following questions: 1) What is the definition of an independent print magazine? An independent print magazine is a magazine that is produced without the financial support of a large corporation, with the creators controlling its publication and distribution. It is often driven by a unique creative vision rather than commercial interests. 2) What does Hamilton (2013) suggest about independent magazines in the digital age? Hamilton suggests that independent print magazines are thriving despite predictions that print would decline. She argues that creators raised in the digital age are choosing print a...

  The Gentlewoman: Audience and Industries blog tasks There are five reasonably short tasks for The Gentlewoman - Audience and Industries plus some optional extension work for those aiming for the very top grades. Create a blogpost called 'The Gentlewoman: Audience and Industries' and work through the following: 1) Media Magazine feature: Pleasures of The Gentlewoman Go to our Media Magazine archive and read the article on The Gentlewoman (MM84 - page 34). Answer the following questions: 1) What does the article suggest is different about the Gentlewoman compared to traditional women's magazines?  She says that Its minimalist covers are so completely different that it’s actually shocking. The only text is the title,  subtitle and name of the person in the photograph, which is taken as a portrait and framed like a painting. It’s a bold statement that says this is more than just a magazine, this is art. In case it wasn’t different enough, the masthead is in lower case! Com...

1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to).  WWW: A solid  effort throughout this mock exam! Your Q6 on the film industry displayed knowledge, understanding and confidence for the film CSP. EBI: For Q1, consider all relevant media genre theories relevant to the unseen text. For Q3, consider more specific examples from the MV CSP to support your response. 32/42 = A 2) Read the mark scheme for t his exam carefully (posted on your exam teacher's Google Classroom), paying particular attention to the 'indicative content' for each question. This is some of the best analysis you can do as it gives you an idea of what the exam board are expecting. For your LR blogpost, identify ONE point you could have added for the first three questions in Section A: Q1 (unseen text) additional point/theory: heavy focus on genres of order – the advert depicts the idea of the conflict being generated ‘from  without’ and Bond represents the ultimat...

  The Gentlewoman: Language and Representation blog tasks Close-textual analysis Work through the following tasks to complete your close-textual analysis of the Gentlewoman CSP pages: Gentlewoman front cover  1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience? The masthead is in sans-serif and lower case and it expresses modernity and it reflects values/attitudes of magazine with a modern approach - woman empowerment is also highlighted. The name check of celebrity Scarlett Johansson is in serif font, being traditional, classy and stylish, empowering a female role model, who was the highest paid actress from 2018-2019. 2) How does the cover subvert conventional magazine cover design? It uses unconventional themes such ad the colour scheme, which is bright, vibrant and has an orange border which is similar to the colour of the actress' lipstick in the central image. Also, the central image features a low angle close up which is tightly framed, giving an un...

  Learner response blog tasks 1) Type up your feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). For the  EBI (write down each bullet point for each question) WWW: Very good effort overall. Clear revision and preparation has gone into this result. Good knowledge + understanding of theoretical framework + theory. EBI: See comments next to each question LR: Complete LR blog task 2) Read the whole mark scheme for this assessment carefully (find this on your class Google Classroom). Identify at least  one  potential point that you missed out on for each question in the assessment. Q1) Snatched, paparazzi style shot – over-exposed subject, celebrity (intertextuality). Q2)  Hyper-masculine, heterosexual image does not seem to reflect the significant social and  cultural changes of last 50 years in terms of gender roles. Reinforces hegemonic masculinity. Q3)  Cultural conviviality: This refers...

  Magazine front cover - Learner response 1) Add your finished magazine cover as a JPEG image. 2) Type up your feedback from your teacher. If you've received this by email, you can copy and paste it across -  WWW and EBI . You don't need to include a mark or grade if you don't want to. WWW: Jaspreet, you have produced a satisfactory product which somewhat recreates the brand identity of Vogue magazine. Your application of knowledge and understanding of media language is evidenced through your colour scheme and masthead style and positioning on your front cover. These elements communicate generally clear meanings throughout the product and would engage a potential audience. EBI: I admire your evaluative comments about ensuring your most organised around time to ensure you captured better images for your front cover. Having a schedule is crucial for A Level Media coursework especially when you have other factors impacting you in Year 13 so try not to make the same mistake in ...