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Introduction to Newspapers: Blog Task

  Create a new blogpost called 'Introduction to Newspapers' and answer the following questions: 1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? sensationalized news  2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? news like politics. 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspapers would they be likely to read? guardian 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspaper would they be most likely to read? daily mail 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 50 years? because of the internet and social media. 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? because it holds power.

December Mock Exam: Learner Response Blog Tasks

  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/Next Steps yourself based on your scores. WWW = I understanded the questions well. EBI = my next step is to revise the   CSPS more. 2) Use the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock (posted on GC) to read the answers AQA were looking for. First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  • all sounds generated within the world of the drama • all sounds made by or heard by the characters • dialogue, ambient or wild sound within the drama • any other satisfactory definition. 3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. • Excellent analysis of the extract that is detailed and critically engages wit...

OSP: Audience and Industries blog tasks

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  Audience 1) Who are the potential target audiences for Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's online content? Try and cover both  demographics and psychographics . Social class,  Race/ethnicity,  Job/profession/earnings 2) Marcus Rashford’s online presence is partly driven by his excellent use of social media. How does he use social media to engage with his fans and make them feel part of his brand? by his authentic and personal said narratives. 3) What is Instagram engagement rate and what engagement rates do Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian have?  rashford= 3% kardashian = 33% 4) Go to Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's X or Instagram account. Find and screenshot/link  three  posts that show the different aspects of their brand e.g. Relatable person (normal, down to earth), Campaigner (interested in politics), Celebrity (e.g. awards ceremony or fashion), Brand promotion (e.g. selling a product). 5) What audience pleasures are provided by Marcus R...

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.  logo , navigation , home page link and central image , profile picture , bio , links  2) How does Marcus Rashford's website and social media promote his brand? Give at least  three  examples of different pages / posts / images from his website or social media.  it shows the book he has written to promote which also has got his achievements on his website. 3) How does Kim Kardashian's website and social media promote her brand? Give at least  three  examples of different pages / posts / images from her brand websites or social media.  selling her used clothes for over thousands. the kardashians selling their used clothes for over millions. selling her makeup products. 4) How does Marcus Rashford's online presence use the narrative of his childhoo...

Introduction to OSP: Influencers blog tasks

  1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch? 2005 = youtube  2006 = twitter 2010 = instagram 2) What is the definition of an influencer? a person who has the ability to say the opinions or actions of their followers 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. Charlie D amelio who has 156 million followers on tiktok and 41 million followers on instagram. 4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article? 8 billion dollars 5) What are the problems associated with being an influencer? privacy, mental health, fake rumours being spread around 6) Why is it suggested that audiences actually like being sold products by influencers? because they build trust to the audiences to buy their products. 7) What representation of beauty is often found on Instagram or other influencer sites? instagram face. 8) What is  YOUR  opinion on influe...

real statement of intent

For my music video I chose 'what you heard' as my song and the artist of my song is Sonder. My music video will involve loneliness and depression. Even if your depressed or lonely you can always change your life.    The story line consists of a teenage boy who is going through depression while walking through the streets while feeling isolated. My protagonist will be a young teen who was led to choose to be a drug addict rather than spending time with his close loving friends and girlfriend. This subverts a negative point of view how taking drugs can take over someone's life of how they want to take drugs once then get addicted to taking it consistently every single day. As he is going through a traumatic experience it creates a personal experience of the audience and the protagonist as they may become worried for how drugs are taking over his mind. By also featuring a second character who is a female, it brings a light and powerful role in the media industry. The aspect ...