Evaluation and brief for media studies
Introduction For my A2 Media Studies Practical coursework I have decided to create a local newspaper, as a link from my AS Media Studies Rock music website I will use it as a guideline to produce a local newspaper, using Microsoft Front page and3Dulead I have learnt to work in on these skills to produce images and text in Microsoft Publisher. Also my ambition is to become a journalist in the future, hence to maximise my understanding of tabloid print and broadsheet print I have gained ability in manipulating, editing, cutting, formatting, textures, fonts and sizes helped me to produce a local newspaper I will be using Microsoft fireworks to enhance my skills further as I believe this is the right software for my task. During my AS production brief I had to produce a website I created a website in my AS coursework as I want to go into journalism. In my A2 practical Media Advanced coursework I analyzed 4 local newspapers which are the Kilburn times, the Willesden times, the Wembley observer and the Harrow observer. Previously in AS I used my knowledge on website skills I have gained to further my skills and acquire my skills in journalistic work. For example: in my AS coursework I learned to use images with text, font and colour effectively. Also the role and function of ten local newspapers in society. A major tool I learnt was cropping and manipulating of image. In my AS
Comparing news reports - 'Disaster in the Alps'
Media Unit Alex Hill 10I Comparing news reports - 'Disaster in the Alps' On the 3rd of February 1998 twenty people were killed as result of an American aircraft cutting through the wire of their cable car high up in the Cermis mountain in northern Italy. I will be viewing three articles which reported on this incident. Two of the newspapers are British and are 'The Times' and 'The Mirror', both newspapers published the article a day after the incident occurred. The third newspaper I will be looking at is 'Newsweek', and American newspaper which published the article on the 16th of February 1998, thirteen days after the disaster. This time difference that the American newspaper has with the British newspapers suggests that the U.S military carried out a full investigation of the accident before releasing information. The major difference between the three newspapers is that both British newspapers heavily use illustrations to display the incident and its devastation, 'Newsweek' uses none. '20 die in cable car after jet cuts through wire', this quote from 'The Times' is not bias and is factual. It outlines exactly what has happened and doesn't look for a party to blame, it gives the readers the basis of knowledge about the
Using the image of bodies jumping from a tower as a starting point, compare and contrast the articles of tabloid and broadsheet newspapers covering the incidents on September 11th 2001.
By Balraj Sohal 10r Using the image of bodies jumping from a tower a starting point, compare and contrast the articles of tabloid and broadsheet newspapers covering the incidents on September 11th 2001 In the early afternoon (British Standard Time) on September 11th 2001, an unexpected terrorist attack shook the whole of the western world, and changed the Manhattan skyline forever. Organised attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon spread fear and shock throughout the U.S.A. Thousands of innocent, helpless, people perished in a tragic, public, event that became the biggest international story for at least the last three decades. Two British newspapers, The Times and The Mirror provided extensive coverage of the event, and used the same image of people plummeting to their death as their selling point, yet their approaches to their written articles differed greatly. One of the few similarities between the articles of the tabloid and broadsheet newspapers was the picture that they both used as their centres of attention. They were large moving pictures used as the selling point. The pictures were of people jumping to their almost certain death on the rock hard floor beneath. They created pathos, by making the reader feel sorry for the victims, a couple jumping hand in hand from near the top of one of the towers. Both pictures took up the majority of the page and
Analysis of a News Story - 'War on Terror,' published by The Sun newspaper
Analysis of a News Story The article that I am analysing shows how a newspaper presents a story. The article I am studying is about 'The War on Terror' the article, being about a man named Kerim Chatty, whom was caught, whilst under a routine security check, with a gun in his wash bag was published in The Sun paper. Kerim Chatty is believed to have been planning on hi-jacking the flight air-born from Sweden to England, Stanstead. The Sun paper is a tabloid, which is more suited to people who enjoy reading 'dramatic' and 'over-exaggerated stories.' The Sun is aimed at people who prefer 'easier reading.' By this I mean that the papers stories are short, too the point and simple. The newspaper has sensational stories, which attract readers between the age group of 16-30. The tabloid uses interesting pictures and eye catching headlines. Also by using emotive language, it grabs the readers' attention. The headline consists of the title 'War on Terror,' as the reader I was attracted to this article immediately as I wanted to see what it is about. The sub-heading reads, 'Face of Jet Hi-jack Thug' this is where the story begins. A good publisher knows that you should never tell your audience what the piece of writing is about, in the headings because if you do then they may not want to continue reading your story. The first sub-heading is used to briefly tell the reader of what
Relationship to Reading/Writing
My First True Love Growing up as a child, the only thing I could think about in life was my first true compassion; reading. Ever since I can remember, that companionship has stuck by my side, as I was pretty much born with a book in my hand. My overall experience with reading has definitely influenced me a plethora of ways and has helped me become the person I am today. The love and passion that I once had may have slightly diminished but the skills developed have played a never-ending role in my life. Not only have they benefited me as an individual, and a student, but they've also led to the development of other imperative skills necessary to succeed, such as writing. So far, I have had a strong relationship with reading and writing, and a great experience. These skills have influenced me tremendously and have jump-started me to a bright and potentially successful future. When it comes to reading books, I don't really have a certain genre that interests me. If the plot of the novel is interesting, with a strong group of characters, then I will most likely read when given the opportunity to do so in school. Books that I've enjoyed reading in the past that fall under this category include, Of Mice and Men, The Great Gatsby, and even The Things They Carried. All three of these novels are similar in a way that definitely interests me; they're all about a time in history where
Production Report For my media studies project, I have designed and produced a series of Sunday Supplement for a broadsheet newspaper called the Daily Star.
Production Report For my media studies project, I have designed and produced a series of Sunday Supplement for a broadsheet newspaper called the Daily Star. This Sunday Supplement is of the same style of those used in other similar newspapers and magazines. This media project has called upon my knowledge in a vast number of ways and producing the final draft of my product has proved to be a long, hard piece of work. However I believe that the method I approached my work with was a good one, I set myself a plan of action in my brief as soon as the project task was allocated to us. This project is aimed at a target audience of both males and female. The age of my target audience is from 12 years old and above. I have chosen the film Die Another Day as the cover page, as this film was about to hit the cinemas during the time I was producing my magazine. Therefore, I hoped it will create an air of excitement to the readers. James Bond films are always capable of attracting a wide audience from 12 years old and above thus consist of both male and female audiences. The front cover consists of the latest James Bond, who is Pierce Brosnan who will no doubt appeal to the target audience. I aim to position the audience into an air of excitement and anticipation for when they read this magazine, and indeed increase the viewing potential. I hope to influence the audience in a way that
Analyse The Scoreand Drugs the Factslooking at how genres have been used and subverted in these leaflets to attract specific target audiences. How effective is this?
Analyse The Score and Drugs the Facts looking at how genres have been used and subverted in these leaflets to attract specific target audiences. How effective is this? Drugs the Facts is a small leaflet produced by the Health Education Authority (HEA) to discourage persuasively eleven to fourteen-year-olds from using drugs. The Score is a larger leaflet also produced by the HEA, aimed at educating fourteen to eighteen-year-olds about the dangers of drugs and how to handle situations involving them. The Government run the HEA and the National Drugs Helpline. Both leaflets have subverted the well-known genre of teenage magazines to appeal to their audiences. Unfortunately, some of the methods of subversion applied appear demeaning, patronising or even 'cheesy'. Teenage magazines are aimed at selling products through the many advertisements between the articles. Teenagers feel as though they can 'relate' to these magazines because the magazines act as if they are their 'friends'. The magazines consciously promote clothes, music and lifestyles that appeal to teenagers who buy them. The companies writing the magazines want their audiences to feel this so they can be more easily influenced into responding to the adverts they carry. Drugs the Facts is designed to represent and appeal to a demographic group of eleven to fourteen year olds. It uses bright colours and interesting
This analysis aims to explore the usage and choice of language, the formation and presentation of media, and the target audiences of two newspapers, regarding their approach to the war in Iraq.
This analysis aims to explore the usage and choice of language, the formation and presentation of media, and the target audiences of two newspapers, regarding their approach to the war in Iraq. Comparisons are to be drawn, in this case between two articles from The Guardian and The Daily Mail, not so much in the views taken but in how the news is delivered, and how these conform to our expectations of these types of newspapers. Possibly it is worthy to briefly suggest some expectations of these newspapers, so that we can determine whether the reporting style differs from these thoughts. The Guardian is a broadsheet and is therefore expected to focus on political matters in great depth, possibly with more than one report on a current situation, so as to provide a broad range of opinions. We do not commonly associate celebrities or 'gossip' in general with broadsheets, such as The Guardian, whereas we expect a more general mix of news and social comments, generally with a singular focus to articles, so as to provide a directive argument, from tabloids, such as The Daily Mail. We would imagine The Daily Mail to make comments that are quite conservative and place focus on 'our' (the British peoples') property and what 'our' property is doing or capable of. It will be of some interest to see whether these two articles comply with our expectations, so as to further the depth of the
Comparing News Reports – ‘Disaster in the Alps’
Becky Smith. 10I ASSIGNMENT FOUR: Comparing News Reports - 'Disaster in the Alps' PLAN SECTION 1: * Back round of incident * The source of each of the resources * Major differences and similarities between each report(brief) SECTION 2: * Factual information in each report * Differences between the reports concerning the factual information SECTION 3: * Language used in each report * Differences (in tone, mood or bias) found as a result of the language used in each report SECTION 4: * The types of people interviewed (including their views) in each report * Why is there a difference in nationalities and eyewitness comments? SECTION 5: * The layout of each report, including the use and effect of photos, headlines, diagrams, etc SECTION 6: * Which report is most effective (in explaining what happened and suggesting the full horror of the incident), and how is it achieved? * The differences in explanations for the cause of the tragedy, and its reactions, considering how far the nationalities and styles of the three reports account for those styles Three extravagantly contrasting news reports were written, all concerning the incident of a ski lifts cable being severed by a U.S fighter plane in the Italian Alps, on the 3 February 1998. The reports were written by 'The Times' (a broadsheet paper which is publicised daily), 'The Mirror' (a tabloid paper which is
A comparative analysis of 'The Sun' a tabloid newspaper and 'The Guardian' a broadsheet newspaper.
Introduction Media assignment: Newspapers are a form of communication and words and photographs can be used very powerfully. New stories attract your attention and styles of writing / reporting is used as an effective device. The media use these devices each and every day. An article they have read in a newspaper has at sometime influenced everyone. However, it is important that you realise you are being influenced and how this is being achieved. Just by purchasing either 'The Sun' or 'The Guardian' to read is the most influential decision you do! This media assignment is a comparative analysis of 'The Sun' a tabloid newspaper and 'The Guardian' a broadsheet newspaper. The front pages will be compared, as will be a news story and also the editorials from both editions. Front Page 'The Sun' Tuesday, March 18 2003. 'The Guardian' Tuesday, March 18 2003. The visual presentation in both front pages of 'The Sun' and 'The Guardian' play a very important role. 'The Sun' has used the front page as a presentational device; this is representative of the journalism in 'The Sun'. The whole of the front page is dedicated to the image of a group of soldiers in action; with the headline 'Green light for War' which is echoed by the whole of the front page tinted in green, which is the apparent view through a soldiers night vision binoculars. This relates well to the article itself;