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Newspapers: The Times - Introduction

1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? It was founded in the 1785's 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? He said that he wanted something to ''suit everyone's pallet'' 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?  Walter wanted to applaud either political party and wanted it to be fair and respectful 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? It is now being owned by the New labour and conservatives parties 5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? They introduced digital subscriptions to help ensure a sustainable future for their journalism 6) What was  The Times  named in 2018 by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University?   The Times was named Britain's most trusted national newspaper. 7) What does the section on Editorial Standards say about  The Tim...
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Galaxy 'Chauffeur' advert: blog tasks

1) Who is Audrey Hepburn? A Hollywood star in the 1950s associated with Hollywood glamour and style. She was also a fashion icon and a model.  2) Why did Galaxy select Audrey Hepburn for this advert?  Galaxy chose Audrey Hepburn because she provides the audience with pleasures such as nostalgia and intertextuality. This can be seen in the advert as they set it on a luxurious Italian Riviera which reflects Hepburn's hit film Roman holiday. 3) What are the connotations of Audrey Hepburn and celebrity in this advert?  Audrey Hepburn: Costume: She is wearing a dress and high heels which reflects her glamourous high end    roots and fashion icon. Make up: She is wearing lipstick and eyeliner. Her hair is done up neatly. Props: She has a handbag which suggests she is rich.  Setting: A coastline in Italy which is high class because of the buildings and towns. The tagline "Why have cotton when you can have silk?" suggest that why go for cheaper things when you can ...
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Daily Mirror notes

  Representation 1) What political party does the  Daily Mirror  support? The political party that the Daily Mirror supports is the Labour party. 2) How does the  Daily Mirror  usually represent rich and powerful people? The Daily Mirror usually represents rich and powerful people in a positive way. 3) How are celebrities usually presented in tabloid newspapers like the Daily Mirror? Look at the 'New Bond stars are revealed' story on the front page of the  Daily Mirror . Celebrities are usually represented in tabloid newspapers like the Daily Mirror as Important. 4) How are the royal family presented in the double-page spread 'Kate told Harry to make peace... then they all met up for tea'?  The royal family is presented in the double-page spread as to be a normal family 5) Why do you think the  Daily Mirror  represents the royal family as a 'normal' family? Why might this appeal to  Daily Mirror  readers? The royal family are presen...
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TV assessment - Learner Response

  1) Type up your feedback in full - WWW & EBI. You do not have to write your mark and grade if you don't want to. WW - in 1.3 and Q2 you show you do have knowledge of the CSPs but currently are not picking up marks due to the exam technique. I'm confident if you practice and revise this paper 2 format you will make progress EBI - Learn intertextuality and revise the narrative theories : this immediately  2) Write a definition for  intertextuality  to make sure you know this terminology. The relationship between texts, especially literary ones. 3) Write a list of narrative theories that you could have used for question 1.2. How do these relate to Class? You can refer to the extract or any other moment in episode 4 of Class. Todorov Propp Levi-Strauss Barthes Todorov - disequilibrium - problem between April and her Father Propp - character types - April: hero/villain/anti-hero                         ...
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Daily Mirror case study

  Language 1) Write the definition of the following key language for newspaper front pages: Masthead: The title blocked the newspaper 'RED TOP' Pug: something  to catch the readers eye Splash Head: The lead story Slogan: Sums up ethos of newspaper Dateline: The date the newspaper is published Kicker: Story at the top of the newspaper Byline: The name of the article writer Stand first: Introductory paragraph usually in bold 2) How much does a copy of the Daily Mirror cost? A copy of the Daily Mirror costs 80p. 3) What are the main stories on the CSP edition of the Daily Mirror (see above)? The main story on the CSP edition of the daily mirror is The new bond movies, Measles epidemic fear and the royal family. 4) Why is the choice of news stories on the  Mirror  CSP front page typical of a tabloid newspaper? The tabloid usually features celebrity gossip, The royal family and sports. 5) What is the balance on the Daily Mirror front page between images, headlines and tex...
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Newspapers: Introduction

1) What type of news can you typically find in a   tabloid  newspaper? The type of news you would typically find in a tabloid newspaper is soft news such as showbiz, the royal family, celebrity gossip and sports 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper? The type of news you would typically find in a broadsheet newspaper is hard news such as international culture, sports and politics.  3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If someone is left-wing they would be more likely to support labour party and be most likely to read the daily mirror .  4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? If some is right-wing the be more likely to support the conservative party and be more likely to read the Times newspaper.  5) Why has there been a decline in news...
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Class: Language and Representation

  Language and close-textual analysis 1) Write an NCIS analysis for the episode - using notes from the screening in class.  Make specific, detailed reference to moments in the text using media terminology (e.g. media language - camera shots and movement, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) The Clip that  is used is  Clip: 00:00 - 03:10 Co-owner of a Lonely Heart Narrative: Cornkinus + April shared heart  sci-fi  Character: Shadow king helpers and April also the the shadow king which is the villian Iconography:swords, Anchor and blue glowing  Setting: Shadow kings cave also Aprils bedroom 2) How does Todorov's theory of equilibrium apply to Co-owner of a Lonely Heart? Try and use the expanded version of Todorov's theory: Equilibrium - Disruption - Recognition - Reparation - New equilibrium. Equilibrium-Previously on/Recap Clip Description- April's father Recognition- April and Ram in bedroom Reparation- April's dad confronts her New equilib...
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