Tuesday 4 December 2018
PREP 02 MUSIC & NEWS question 5: How is media language used to reflect the genre conventions of a music magazine? Make bullet points below the magazine cover.
Thursday 29 November 2018
Q8-9
Refer to the extract below to answer Questions 8. The Observer / Guardian are same paper. (This online version has the paper’s name The Observer in small font top left.)
Question 8: Analyse the use of media language to create meaning in the online Observer home page. Give twoexamples.
8.
The storys are organised in order of most important. For example the biggest story such as Brexit takes up the biggest portion of the online page this shows that this is the most important story on the page. The layout is very linear and colour coded very serious which cannotes seriousness withing the web page.
9.
Priorities hard news. Interested in international
The Online Observer. Is positioned centre left this is its belief.
Focuses on international news
Diversity very inclusive
Not afraid to tackle difficult issues
Culture
Main story is generally politics in the example giving is Brexit a current pressing issue.
The online observer priorities harder news over what would be considered soft news such as talking about ‘Beautiful fish show’ this is posited further down the page showing that it is not that important and doesn't not deserve to the top spot.
The Observer and the online Observer are publications that sit towards the left of the political spectrum and as a result
concern themselves with values and beliefs that are more socially liberal and not usually sensational in their content,
unlike some tabloids. These values and ideals are shared by its sister paper The Guardian, which is also owned by The
Guardian Media Group, and the choice of header for the website is identical in its colour and placement to The Guardian.
This is done to remind viewers of their shared sense of values.
The Observer website contains examples of common representations found in both the online and paper version. The
website has an ‘international’ feel to it, with features discussing . These articles
reflect the online Observer’s interest in internationalism and how it values other cultures and people. Another example
of the values of the online Observer can be found in the features section - the article about the US's imagration problem regarding the mexican border. The Observer is known for discussing difficult issues such as this headon.
They have chosen the topic of politics more specifically Brexit to position at the top of the page to remind the reader of this. The homepage has
quite an ethnically diverse representation of people on it, including reference to an Saudi dissidents. This mix of different cultures and
ethnicities reinforces The Observer’s focus and interest in representing diversity.
Finally The Observer online contains a real balance of different features and it is clear that it values culture as equally
importantly as it does politics and hard news.
Through exploring the content of the online Observer I would agree that it reflects the news brand’s values and beliefs
quite closely. There is clear evidence of the brand’s liberalism and social conscience balanced with its interest in culture
and society.
Wednesday 21 March 2018
Q4
When the eyes first catch sight of the magazine, the first think you notice is a mono picture of Ray Davies. This main image at the front is called the main splash. The main splash covers the logo at the back hiding most of the OJ however due to MOJO being such a well known company they are able to pull this off while still being recognised.
The head of Ray Davies almost has a protective area on which stops the text from interfering with the image. The picture of Ray Davies is kept very serious opposed to other magazines. They have also been able to pull off a black and white look which can be hard in some aspects.
Written By:
Harrison Allman-Varty.
The head of Ray Davies almost has a protective area on which stops the text from interfering with the image. The picture of Ray Davies is kept very serious opposed to other magazines. They have also been able to pull off a black and white look which can be hard in some aspects.
Written By:
Harrison Allman-Varty.
Monday 12 March 2018
The recurring title sequence, the audience is able to relate to this imagery, so they know what show they are watching.
The use of background actors builds a sense of realism for the viewer.
Monday 5 March 2018
Q3 Cuffs
CUFFS EXAM Q. 3 is worth 15 marks.
3. In this question you will be rewarded for drawing together elements from your full course of study, including different areas of the theoretical
framework and media contexts.
How far does the extract try to create a sense that it is portraying 'real life'?
In your answer you should:
analyse aspects of the extract giving detailed examples
judge how far these aspects create a sense of watching 'real life'
What adds realism to the extract is the diversity. Nowadays the UK is more diverse than it use to be and this is shown by the Muslim character who is wearing a head scarfe to represrent her faith. This makes the Muslim audiance feel more included. It shows realism as Muslims are part of the British community now so by showing this it shows the everday people who build our community.
When the store is being vandalised by the criminals the store held certain aspects that makes the audience feel like this is more realistic. For example as the JCB smashes through the glass and you get a grey CCTV shot of the man in the back, you can clearly see 'All cans 6 for £5'. This shows the realism as this is something that would be displayed in a real newsagents.
Before the JCB shatters through the store front you get 2 seconds to spot that there is a poster by the company named 'The Argus' which is a newsagent in Brighton with the story 'Giant seagull spotted in home'. By using the brand and the headline, the people of Brighton are able to relate with the seagull due to them being near the coast and able to relate to the 'The Argus' company.
The way you see people scurry due to the disastrous event adds realism as if an incident were to break out like this the police would shout at you to leave and people would run away in fear.
Written By:
Harrison Allman-Varty.
3. In this question you will be rewarded for drawing together elements from your full course of study, including different areas of the theoretical
framework and media contexts.
How far does the extract try to create a sense that it is portraying 'real life'?
In your answer you should:
analyse aspects of the extract giving detailed examples
judge how far these aspects create a sense of watching 'real life'
What adds realism to the extract is the diversity. Nowadays the UK is more diverse than it use to be and this is shown by the Muslim character who is wearing a head scarfe to represrent her faith. This makes the Muslim audiance feel more included. It shows realism as Muslims are part of the British community now so by showing this it shows the everday people who build our community.
When the store is being vandalised by the criminals the store held certain aspects that makes the audience feel like this is more realistic. For example as the JCB smashes through the glass and you get a grey CCTV shot of the man in the back, you can clearly see 'All cans 6 for £5'. This shows the realism as this is something that would be displayed in a real newsagents.
Before the JCB shatters through the store front you get 2 seconds to spot that there is a poster by the company named 'The Argus' which is a newsagent in Brighton with the story 'Giant seagull spotted in home'. By using the brand and the headline, the people of Brighton are able to relate with the seagull due to them being near the coast and able to relate to the 'The Argus' company.
The way you see people scurry due to the disastrous event adds realism as if an incident were to break out like this the police would shout at you to leave and people would run away in fear.
Written By:
Harrison Allman-Varty.
Wednesday 21 February 2018
Q2 Cuffs
Analyse how far the extract to depict the police point of view rather than the criminal's point of view.
The use of work not just in editing but in camera work to has been cleverly designed to give us the point of view of the police instead of the criminals. An example of this is, is when the criminals costumes suggest the stereotypical criminal such as a mask covering their face and rough clothes and hide any characterisation from the audience, however, the police officers have more individuality, e.g the close up shows the facial reactions of PC Jake Vickers who does not get his lunch and when the camera focuses on a police officers facial expression when she is told by the criminal not say another word.
The main storyline revolves around the police characters instead of the criminals, we are shown what it is like in the police car on the way to catch the criminals and the police crew eating their lunch. This makes it clear to the audience in Ep. 1 that this story is based on the story of the police crew.
Before the criminals strike, the music and the relative mood in that area is calm, then when the criminals arrive and start to raid the area this changes to a more faster-paced song which is more rough to the ears as is the visual of the poor store owner.
The use of work not just in editing but in camera work to has been cleverly designed to give us the point of view of the police instead of the criminals. An example of this is, is when the criminals costumes suggest the stereotypical criminal such as a mask covering their face and rough clothes and hide any characterisation from the audience, however, the police officers have more individuality, e.g the close up shows the facial reactions of PC Jake Vickers who does not get his lunch and when the camera focuses on a police officers facial expression when she is told by the criminal not say another word.
The main storyline revolves around the police characters instead of the criminals, we are shown what it is like in the police car on the way to catch the criminals and the police crew eating their lunch. This makes it clear to the audience in Ep. 1 that this story is based on the story of the police crew.
Before the criminals strike, the music and the relative mood in that area is calm, then when the criminals arrive and start to raid the area this changes to a more faster-paced song which is more rough to the ears as is the visual of the poor store owner.
Tuesday 20 February 2018
Q8
Analyse the use of media language to create meaning.
The dark outlined banner at the top suggests to the reader that this is where you go to fit your type of story such as 'sport' or 'politics'. The pink selected stories highlight that they are different to ordinary stories. The purple shows the reader which stories are important and popular, it also shows some serious stories, such as 'can i forgive the man that raped me?'
The overall layout of the website is very clean and oragnised. The news stories are organised into catagories such as sport, politics, culture etc. With this clean layout this makes it easier for viewers including the ederlly so if the wanted to move to a digital interface it would make it more simple for them.
Wiritten By
Harrison Allman-Varty
The dark outlined banner at the top suggests to the reader that this is where you go to fit your type of story such as 'sport' or 'politics'. The pink selected stories highlight that they are different to ordinary stories. The purple shows the reader which stories are important and popular, it also shows some serious stories, such as 'can i forgive the man that raped me?'
The overall layout of the website is very clean and oragnised. The news stories are organised into catagories such as sport, politics, culture etc. With this clean layout this makes it easier for viewers including the ederlly so if the wanted to move to a digital interface it would make it more simple for them.
Wiritten By
Harrison Allman-Varty
Q1 Cuffs
Analyse how sound is used in the extract to make meaning.
the crusing of the window when the JCB came in. This sound effect creates meaning and makes it more realistic, such as the tiny fragments of glass falling to the floor. The shatter of glass algon with rock rought music to represent the rock time ahead or the locals.
The police siren in the background indicates that there is a crime and it is there job to help. This sound represents fear, this is clear to the audiance as this sound is normally played in a time of danger and need.
The calming music in the coffe shop while they have their lunch represents a calm enviroment, then later as they get a call of distress the music chages to a fast paced song with multiple beats per minute.
the crusing of the window when the JCB came in. This sound effect creates meaning and makes it more realistic, such as the tiny fragments of glass falling to the floor. The shatter of glass algon with rock rought music to represent the rock time ahead or the locals.
The police siren in the background indicates that there is a crime and it is there job to help. This sound represents fear, this is clear to the audiance as this sound is normally played in a time of danger and need.
The calming music in the coffe shop while they have their lunch represents a calm enviroment, then later as they get a call of distress the music chages to a fast paced song with multiple beats per minute.
Tuesday 23 January 2018
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