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Mock Learner Response

  1 ) Type up any comments you can find in your papers - these may be on individual questions or at the end of the paper. Alternatively, write something you've learned from going through the two papers in class.  Remember to use CLAMPS for the language analysis questions. 2) Which paper did you do better in? 3) Why do you think you did better in that paper? 4) Focusing on Paper 1, write down  three  things you need to improve on before the real exams. This may be a particular section or type of question (e.g. unseen analysis, 20 mark essay) or a particular type of media or CSP (e.g. advertising or NHS Represent). - Improve my knowledge of Radio - Improve my knowledge of language  analysis and Clamps - Learns the name of regulators for each industry 5) Now look at Paper 2. W rite down  three  things you need to improve on for Paper 2 before the real exams. Again, this might be a topic, type of question or specific skill. 

The Times Newspaper

  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 cover story is about world leaders coming together to have a meeting about the issue of climate change. This would appeal to their audience as most of their audience like to read hard news. 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? The second story on the times news paper is about Macron Giving in ultimatum in fishing row. A fight between France and UK presenting them as rivals. The kicker is about the super rich elite looking out to hair more skilled stuff and featuring a stereotypical British butler name 'Jeeves'. 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?  4) How are the Times front and inside pages designed to reflect  broads...

The Times Newspaper

  The Times - Introduction: blog tasks 1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? The Times Newspaper was founded in 1785. In 1788 it changed it's name from Daily universal to The times.  2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? He suggested that the paper will contain something suited for everyone including politics, foreign affairs , matters of trade, legal trials , advertisements and cover contending issues with respectful fair argument. 3) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected?    The times is owned by the billionaire Rupert Murdoch' company. The editorial are protected through the independent press standards organisation regulation and the editors code of practice that they reinforce.  4) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? In 2010 they introduced digital subscription to ensure a susta...

double page spread

" Today we will be interviewing the one and only Model Supermodel .A women who stole all of our hearts and had the spotlight and Many women Role model and their inspiration.  The dependent hardworking women .KATE MOS." "So Kate Moss how does it feel  when everyone around the world is looking out for your next, the next fashion trend you will start and what makeup style you're  recently wearing."  As a model who started at the bottom and worked hard. I couldn't even dream of this. I am glad women are looking up to me as someone who inspires them and someone who they want to be like in the future. It's overwhelming sometimes having the whole world looking up to you. I  get scared of fans disappointment. But I still am proud of being a Nepali women in an industry that not many women of colours  and to open doors for women. "Did you struggler as a Nepali women? and did you find it harder then a white women would have  I  feel like my journey would hav...

Daily Mirror Newspaper

  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: The title of the Newspaper  Pug: Something that catches the readers eyes Splash Head: The Newspaper lead story Slogan: Sums up the ethnos of the Newspaper Dateline: The data the Newspaper was published Kicker: The story at the top of the Newspaper to draw interest in the content Byline: The name of the Journalist/ Writer  Stand first: Introduction 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). In the CSP 2021 it costed 90p however in 2024 the price has doubled and now cost £1.80. 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 of Daily Mirror is spreading awareness ...

Introduction to Newspaper

Introduction                                                                                                                                                     1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper?  On Tabloid Newspapers you can typically find major news but as well as showbiz gossip,entertainment and sport news . 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? On broadsheet Newspapers you can typically find serious topics and lower circulation figures than Tabloid . 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party ar...

Mock Exam - Paper 2 Learner response

  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: " What a fantastic effort from you! So much to credit but you clearly revised really well for the exam. So much subject knowledge displayed for example "male gaze" , " convergence" EBI: Few careless mistakes for example Q1 and Q5. Ensure you are focusing on key words for example regulation. Compare to other CPS and how they are regulated or not. 55/85 - Grade 7 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).  diegetic : Sound which characters and audience can hear  non - diegetic : Sound only the audience can hear Example for diegetic: footsteps , dialogue 3) Next, identify  three  poin...

statement of intent - updated version

My new upmarket lifestyle consumer magazine will be called 'CLIO'. Cover image features a  Nepali  model that just hit her fame and is known worldwide for her work. The magazine is collaborating with her and letting her design her own collection to launch soon. The main story is about a recent interview with the Nepali star to talk about her life as an A lister Nepali celebrity. She talks about shows she attends as a model such as Paris fashion show and a ball held by the Queen only for the upper class to attend. She also talks about the struggle of an Asian Nepali women in the upper class industry. Cover lines: Features talks about Nepali model Aastha  as well as other news that the audience can expect to read about. For example my first cover line talks about the Paris fashion and the clothes featured being high quality and are clothes only the upper class will be able to afford. Colour scheme: The main colour of the magazine cover is an appealing shade of pur...

Paper 1 : Leaner Response

  Year 11 Paper 1 assessment: Learner Response 1) Type up your feedback in full (you do not need to write mark/grade if you do not wish to). LR: Revise Industry ( especially terminology) Mark: 29/42  Grade: 7 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 have referred to in your answer. Central image: Long shot of the professional Rugby player = connotes that he's an athlete, strong, focused and determined Lightening : flood lights represent the Under Armour logo and stand out as they are white = to contrast the setting  and focus on the player. Slogan: Sans serif font = bold and modern is white to stand out and links to the motivational message of the advert. 3) For Question 3 (Galaxy - narrative features) use the mark scheme to write down the main  narrative theories  and how we can link them to the Galaxy advert CSP....

statement of intent

GCSE Media Studies NEA: 2024 brief – Magazine cover and feature  Introduction [approximately 50 words] • Title: What will your new lifestyle magazine be called?  My new magazine will be called 'ALLURE'. • Cover image: who will appear on the cover? The cover image features a famous model that just hit her fame and is known worldwide for her work. The magazine is having a collaborations with her and letting her design her own collection to launch soon. • Main feature: what will your main story and double page feature be about? The main story will be about a recent interview with the star to talk about her life as an A lister celebrity which the rich will be able to relate to. She talks about shows she attends as a model such as Paris fashion show and a ball held by the Queen only for the upper class to attend. Media Language [approximately 100 words] • Magazine cover conventions: what cover lines, font/typography, colour scheme and more will you use...

Preliminary task: Planning

 Preliminary task: Planning Statement of intent:  100 words explaining what you plan to make. Example statement of intent [114 words]:  I plan to create a magazine called 'Frontier' with the slogan 'Get ahead in YOUR life'. The magazine is aimed at wealthy young people working in business in major cities like London, New York or Dubai.    My cover image will be of a young male in a sharp suit and sunglasses looking at the camera. The main feature to go with the cover image will be an interview with the cover star - the youngest tech millionaire in London. The magazine colour scheme will be light grey, quite futuristic and sleek. The rest of the cover lines will focus on topics my audience will be interested in such as life hacks, cars, technology and travel.  [114 words] Title:   Allure   Slogan:  What will your magazine's slogan be? " Shine bright like a diamond" Cover star:  Who will be your cover star and what will they look like? An...

Summer project tasks

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  1) Research: Magazine covers and features You need to research magazine front covers and double-page spread features. Tatler magazine covers Find  three  different Tatler magazine covers : Front cover conventions:  What conventions or typical features can you find on the covers you have researched?  - Famous strong women with bold makeup to appeal and be the centre of the attention - Luxury jewelleries  - Wearing luxury clothing brands Image analysis:  What do you notice about the central images on the magazine covers? What do you notice about the mise-en-scene (CLAMPS) - particularly costume, make-up and setting?  - Wearing bright colours to stand out - Bold makeup to appear strong and leave an impression on the audience - Abnormal backgrounds with lots of bright colours  Representations:  What representations of people and groups can you find on these covers? - Not enough representation as most of the models are white...