Music Style Analysis

• Reception theory: This text is not simply passively accepted by the audience, but that the reader / viewer interprets the meanings of the text based on their individual cultural background and life experiences.
• Digitization: converts information to  a digital format
• Two Step flow theory: The people with most access to media, and having a more literate understanding of media content, explain and diffuse the content to others.
• USP: Unique Selling Point

Internet has become television. Mobile phones and ipods as well.

Television is now on the move rather than static. Everything is becoming more accessible and designed around our consumer needs.

• Terrestrial TV: free tv
• Non-terrestrial TV; Cable (nonfree)

• Pop music is promoted?
• Internet (Youtube)
• Pros: Free
• Cons: A spcific audience cannot be targeted
• it provides an interactive aspect where teens are able to actively engage
• however it's unpredictable as you can't determine if people WILL be appealed to your site, banner etc

Traditional Media

Radio

• Movie/TV soundtracks
• Interviews: Star persona/appeal
• Print promotional material

TV

• it offers and visual and sound aspect
• it has a guaranteed audience
• you are able to take control by setting it at times.
• But it's expensive

• what is the Impact of artists' lifestyles on audience e.g. glamorising drugs (Peter Doherty?)
• hypothermic needle
• it effects ppl's behaviours cause they want to copy their idol
• Discuss the factors that might contribute to the success of a television music programme.
• marketing
• star persona
• USP
• popularity
• good symbiotic relationship with relevant sponsors
• it's a mainstream medium in comparison to radio thus it is popular 
• there's always a guaranteed audience
• and by choosing which channel to showcase your music
• you can reach your intended audience

• The name of my superhero is called ”Ninja Girl” which is the largest text on the cover and is emphasized by a splash balloon.
• My chosen institution is Dark Horse comics, famous for releasing such graphic novels as Sin City and300. I have decided to make my comic in the format of a graphic novel so that it is easier to be adapter into TV or movie versions.
• I have not chosen Marvel as their superheroes are normally mutants, which my character noticeably isn’t.
• I have decided to not only abide by but challenge the standard conventions of a comic book superhero. For instance, NinjaGirl has a secret identity which she hides behind her mask, This is a common trait of most superheroes. Another feature for superheroes is a signature weapon or power. In NinjaGirl’s case, she has both. On her right hand she is wielding a samourai sword which is obviously her choice of weapon. But on her right hand, there is a faint glow hinting towards the possibility of a superpower. The extent of her power isn’t revealed on the cover so that it creates a sense of enigma and entices a buyer to read to find out.
• However, NinjaGirl defies some superheroine conventions. Her hair is not long and flowing, but cropped. Although her suit is skintight, it is not revealing. Normally superheroines are portrayed to attract “the male gaze” but for my character, I wasn’t so concerned with that. NinjaGirl is also significantly smallerthan most superheroes, showing that she is only a teenager. This is because I intend for the comic to be aimed at a youth audience. Readers will be able to self identify with the character if she is part their age group.
• The name NinjaGirl itself defies many representational ideals. Ninjas arestereotypically males with a Japanese background. But the character of NinjaGirl is a female and a Caucasian.
• On the cover there is a glimpse of the villain at the bottom corner. He too has a secret identity which he hides under his cloak. The reader will be intrigued to find out who he is and why he needs to hide his identity.

• To attract an existing fanbase, I merged my comic with the popular superhero “Batman” to create a cross over narrative. In the plot, I intend for Batman to act as Ninja Girl’s mentor.
• I have made sure to add a small space at the bottom and left as a trim area. This is important so that these areas aren’t cut off during printing.
• There is a speech bubble that stems from the chracters mouth saying You will pay for what you have done”. There is also a burning building in the background. Both these elements on the cover are hints to the narrative and if the reader likes what they see, they would read more into the story.

The name of my tv show is “Crank It UP”. The use of colloquieal language is to attract the shows target audience, which are teenagers.

The host I have chosen for this show is Solange Knowles. I have chosen her formany reasons. One of them being, she is BEyonce Knowles’s littlesister. Beyonce being a hiphop and rnb icon, the showwill be able to tap into an existing fanbase. Solange also has some background in acting so she is not a new face, and as a C-grade celebrity, the cost of hiring her to hsot a show is affordable and she doesn’t have a hectic schduele to keep with making her a suitable choice as a long term host. Solange hasn’t had any bad press thus far, so she will not taint the show with her presence. She also exudes a good amount sex appeal which will interest a male audience.

The show is similar to the other music programmes on the air. It has a big screen to show music video countdowns, a stage for live performances, a small interviewing section and stands for a live studio audience. The Unique Selling Point of the show is that audiences are able to join the interviewer to ask their most interesting questions for the stars to answer. They are also able to play games with the celebrities. By getting the audience involved, the show becomes interactive which satisfies their gratifications.