Junior Media Studies Blog

1) Type up your feedback: a. What Mark and Grade did you get? 22/42  Grade 4 . b. What targets were you given for the longer written questions?  12 MARKER  - Consider design aspects (specific colour, layout) - Link to public perception's surrounding royalty/politics  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.  - Consider how colour is used to create meaning - Consider how technical codes allows for development of meaning - Consider how camera shots will establish deeper meaning  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. - The clear function of the narrative: to persuade people of the superior quality and   sophistication of the Galaxy product. - Consider the choice of actor/settin...

  WWW:  Your cover photo is effective with the stare into the distance working as a means to encourage others to seek out their own improvements. The language used on the front cover is encouraging and pushes the same message conveyed by the imagery. Next Steps:  It’s unclear from the image which of your two larger pieces of text is your masthead and which is your headline, please clarify this through repositioning or enlarging the right text. Your cover lines read more like individual pieces of advice; remember, the purpose of your cover lines is to promote other potential stories that could be inside this magazine. Consider your colour choices for the writing. Unfortunately, some of the white writing of the cover lines is in front of the white clouds and this makes it harder to read. Perhaps consider a translucent box behind the text, an outline, or a drop-shadow.  WWW  - Underlined key messages within the cover  - Cover photo was effective and was aimed ...

Item Progress Statement of Intent (Max. 300 Words) ------------------------ Front Cover Title for the Magazine w/ Original Masthead Design   ---------------------- Selling Line   ----------------------- Cover Price   --------------------- Dateline ----------------------- Main Original Cover Image   ---------------------- Min. Four Cover Lines ------------------------ Double Page Spread Headline   -----------------0-- Standfirst   =------------------ Subheadings   ---------------------- Original Article (350-400 Words) that Links to Headline   ---------------------- Main Original Image (Different to Cover Image)   ---------------------- Min. Three Smaller Original Images

The first page of my new celebrity gossip magazine, aimed at young audience with intentions of living a productive lifestyle, will open with a bold, high-quality photograph of the celebrity taken during a recent outing across bright blue waters. The mise-en-scène is carefully constructed to reflect calm, productivity, and control. The coastal setting and natural lighting suggest clarity and freedom, reinforcing the idea that productivity can come from balance rather than constant pressure. The celebrity’s outfit is smart-casual, showing approachability while still representing success. Props such as sunglasses, a phone, or a notebook subtly communicate organisation and forward planning. A medium-long shot will be used to show both the celebrity and the setting, helping the audience feel connected to their lifestyle. The colour palette will focus on blues and neutral tones to create a relaxed yet professional atmosphere. Clean, sans-serif fonts are used for the headline and body text to...