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Video Games CSP 1: Lara Croft Go: Language: 1) Lara Croft first appeared in 1996 Eidos Playstation game. 2) The narrative of Tomb Raider was influenced by Indiana Jones 3) Lara Croft has featured in films (the first starring Angelina Jolie. The 2018 version rebooted the character). She has appeared on magazine covers more times than any supermodel. There have been advertising tie-ins, merchandise, comic books and  spin-offs featuring the character. 4) It was released in August 2015 for Android, iOS, Windows, and Windows Phone devices. Versions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Steam were released in December 2016. 5) It is an Action Adventure game. However, this game is also a ‘turn-based puzzle’ which involves by-passing enemies and unlocking paths in a sequential manner 6) The game involves collecting items that unlock special powers and tools that help your progress through the game. The three-act narrative structure proceeds from an orientation stage through various complicat

Newspapers: Final Index  1) Newspapers: Introduction 2) December Mock Exam 3) Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Language and Representations 4) Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Audience and Industries 5) Newspapers: The Times - Introduction 6) Newspapers: The Times - Language and Representations 7) Newspapers: The Times - Audience and Industries

Blog tasks: The Times - Audience and Industries Audience: 1) The Times target audience is older with over half the audience aged 55+. In terms of social class, they are overwhelmingly in the ABC1 social classes - 62% from social group AB. They are likely to be in the Succeeder group.   2) The front page of the times is of conservative politicians, suggesting that readers of the times like to be interested in politics and world affairs. Additionally, this would suggest that readers would be more likely to be right-wing and interested in the Tory party. 3)  Times readers are likely to be professionals, managers or company owners. 4) Surveillance would be one of the audience pleasures more likely to be gained from the Times newspaper, as the readers would gain information from the newspaper. They may also find their own personal identity within values that they stand for, like being right-wing. 5) The main reason people might identify with the Times is because they endorse the conservativ

The Times - Language and Representations Language: 1) The main story is about climate change. This would appeal to their target audience of mostly middle- and upper-class people because it shows Boris Johnson in a positive light and uplifts the Conservatives. 2) The other stories involve a super-rich staffing crisis and a fishing row. These would appeal to the target audience because they speak about the upper-classes and also appeal to the right-wing readers because they aptly construct the Conservative party in a positive light and uplift voices such as that of Boris Johnson. 3) It may appeal to the target audience because it is about climate change and identifies with young people, which therefore may be able to get more readers across more levels of marketing, therefore making more money. 4) They are mainly right-wing news stories, are centred around the Conservatives, which are typical of broadsheet newspapers. 5) It suggests that The Times is right-wing and is in support of the T

  Newspapers: The Times - Introduction 1) The Times was founded in 1785 and used the name "Times" in 1788. 2) He suggested that content should have something for every palette, as there should be aspects for each person in it. 3) Rupert Murdoch of News International now owns The Times. They claim to continually evaluate their list of preferred partners and allow their audience to have trust in them. 4) They introduced websites in 2010 in order to gain a wider range of audiences online. 5) In 2018, The Times was named Britain’s most trusted national newspaper by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at the Oxford University. 6) The Times say that they take complaints about editorial content seriously, and that they are committed to abiding by the Independent Press Standards Organisation regulations and the Editors’ Code of Practice that Ipso enforces. 7) The Times and The Sunday Times are published by Times Media Limited, wholly owned by News UK & Ireland Ltd. The current e

Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Audience and Industries Audience: 1) Almost half of the audience is over the age of 65. Most of the audience is in the C1, C2 and DE social classes. They are likely to be in the Struggler, Resigned or Mainstream psychographic groups. 2) They appeal to the target audience because they are quite left-wing and support less conservative values, which would be what an audience would be looking at reading about. Additionally, there is a key focus on humanitarian aspects like climate change which their target audience would be interested in learning about. 3) They may be able to personally identify with some of the news stories because they are about common people like themselves. As a result, they would find a form of relatability in the news articles. The audience may also be able to find a form of diversion in learning about the news stories, or a form of surveillance from gaining information. 4) They are generally read by older audiences because younger audience

OSP & Videogames: An introduction 1) The first video games were very simplistic and straightforward, with not many graphics and limited colours. 2) Video games have become more developed and much more complex because of the development of technology that has directly influenced the variety of genres and storylines within video games. 3) The more popular video games feature an appealing character that is distinguished by a specific appearance or outfit. The game usually is part of a series or has a film to accompany it to make it iconic. Usually, this helps to create a wide fandom and creates more audiences across more levels of marketing. Audiences might find these games appealing because they allow the user to have a form of escapism or diversion. Additionally, the audience may be able to form a personal relationship with the characters or identify with them based on certain character traits that are reflected in the characters. 4) Criticisms include a threat of encouraging violen

Newspapers: Daily Mirror - Language and Representations Language: 1)  Masthead: t he name of a magazine or newspaper, often presented in the form of a logo using a specially designed typeface. Pug: s hort pieces of vital information placed on magazine covers. Splash Head: a  phrase used on the front cover of a magazine to promote the main story inside. Slogan: a  catchy, eye-catching and memorable phrase, often used in advertising. Dateline: a  phrase at the beginning of a newspaper or magazine article that gives the date and place of its origin. Kicker:  an additional headline for the news. The kicker is displayed at the very top of the news article. Byline:  where the writer of an article is credited. Standfirst: a n introductory paragraph in an article which summarises the article. 2) Today, a copy of the Daily Mirror costs £1.40. For the CSP, it costed 90p. 3) The main stories on the front cover include the Pride of Britain awards, wildfires as a result of climate change. On the in

 Introduction to Newspapers: Blog Task 1) A tabloid newspaper features more entertainment-based news, such as celebrities and softer news. 2) A broadsheet newspaper features harder news, such as politics, major events and specific aspects of more serious news stories. 3) They are more likely to support the Labour party, and would be more likely to read newspapers such as the Daily Mirror or the Guardian, as they are in favour of social reform and change. 4) Right-wing people are more likely to support the Conservative party, as they have more traditional views, and are more likely to read newspapers like the Times or the Sun. 5) A lot of newspapers have a wider range of readers online, and an expanding digital age has forced them to focus more on news that can be distributed on social media. 6) Free-press is important so that people can report on news stories that they find to be immersive, interesting and necessary to know about.

December mock exam: Learner response 1) WWW: Strong in Q4 and 12-mark question on HDM.  EBI: Drifting off topic occasionally and need to work on timing.  2) Non-diegetic sound is sound that cannot be heard by characters and can only be heard by the audience. An example is music. 3) 1.3: May have mentioned dolly shots and a close relationship between Lyra and Will that can be identified from this. Additionally, I could have spoken about the camera angles, and how a low angle for Will is still used to make him look timid rather than powerful. A low angle for Lyra shows that she is in control while he is helpless and inferior.  4) Will subverts masculine stereotypes, and is shown to be inferior. Additionally, mise-en-scène shows that Lyra is more practical and not interested in stereotypical feminine beauty ideals. 5) Lyra represents the changing nature of society and is more independent. Susan reflects obedience and tradition for a 60s teenager, and the value of respect for elders.  Medi

OSP: Marcus Rashford CSP Language: 1) Website conventions:  a. Logo/brand identity - he includes his signature and a very modern and simplistic logo. These demonstrate his website's inclusion with newer environments and push towards modernisation. Additionally, it may also link to his target audience.  b. Navigation/menus - this is also quite simple, with links to his books and achievements. It links to his brand identity, and also reinforces a personal relationship with his audience. His audience may gain information about him, which links to surveillance from Blumer + Katz.  c. The central images often depict him to represent his brand, achievements and his beliefs. There are images of his partnerships, such as Burberry and Nike, which reinforce his presence, including that of an icon and key feature of societal representations.  d. Marcus Rashford's social media links include his logo, which further reinforce his brand identity. They are used to include personal relationship

OSP: Introduction to influencers 1) YouTube was launched in 2005, Instagram launched in 2010 and Twitter launched in 2006. 2) An influencer is someone on social media who has established credibility in an industry. These content creators have access to a large audience, and share information to persuade others through their character and integrity as a famous star. 3) An example of an influencer is Kylie Jenner, who has around four hundred million followers on Instagram. She is particularly influential in terms of beauty, lifestyle and fitness. She has her own cosmetics brand and is involved in many reality television shows. 4)    By the end of 2019, the influencer marketing industry was worth around eight billion  per year. It has many users, and a wide variety of people on their platforms. 5) There is a lot of time spent preparing and editing, and negotiating for payment can be difficult. Additionally, looking to constantly increase your follower count may be quite stressful. 6) It i

Statement Of Intent: Title: In Your Favour  Genre: Fantasy  Extract: Last two minutes of the middle of Season 1  Narrative: two characters are involved: the protagonist and foil. The foil or false hero (Propp) will not have been introduced properly; their identity is a mystery. They speak briefly about their society (diegetic sound), but their conversation escalates, and the protagonist leaves. In between this conversation, there will be flashforwards of them running, escaping the place where they speak with the foil. The beginning of the narrative will be an equilibrium, disrupted by the argument between the characters (disequilibrium), ending on a cliffhanger with some resolution (equilibrium - Todorov).  Non-diegetic sound, like 'Carolina' by Taylor Swift, will connote the fantasy genre and create suspense and tension (semantic code - Barthes). Diegetic sound, the dialogue, references the characters' feelings and memories (nostalgia) - due to their history, their feeling

Assessment: Learner Response 1) WWW: Overall, a very successful paper with lots of noteworthy credit such as unseen product analysis and Tatler. EBI: You miss out on marks due to not enough media terminology such as magazine conventions or not enough overall analysis in depth. 29/42 - Grade 7. 2) No direct address but the subject’s eyes are focused on pushing the heavy tyre  (physical exertion) which connotes determination and power in the face of adversity.  This is reinforced by his facial expression which has his mouth open in a roar which  connotes supremacy and effort. ‘Begins off-field’ connotes preparation and a subversive look at sporting events  (focusing on the training rather than the event itself) and underpins the above  connotation. The use of the spotlight (through the flood lit logos) links to sports matches and  connotes drama/excitement but also shines on the main image connoting his  power. 3) Main narrative theories: - Propp's character theory - Character types

Preliminary Exercise Feedback And Learner Response 1) WWW: You have displayed some excellent editing and technical skills throughout this preliminary exercise. Lovely angles and shots coupled with some really good acting especially from your part. EBI: The biggest improvement needs to be ensuring you film content outside of school to establish the fantasy genre and not limit yourself to filming at school; this will improve the overall quality of your coursework project. The other thing to work on is using audio to further establish your genre e.g. fantasy soundtrack behind the chase scene. 2) WWW: - The filming went especially well as we managed to get a lot of shots done in a short space of time. This was useful when it came to editing, as we didn't need to worry about having a limited number. Additionally, it provided us with a wider variety to work with and proved to give us more creative freedom. - The editing went really well because I had a lot of shots to work with. Working

  Coursework: Pre-Production  1) Script: (draft) Locations:  An exterior of a dark, gloomy wood. It is dimly lit and there may be few flickering street lamps in the background that provide a faint glow of light.  A dimly lit, blurry interior of a room in an unspecified building.  Ext. abandoned wood in which the protagonist is running. Their movements are urgent, and their breath comes out in short, sharp breaths - desperately. While they run, the clip demonstrates a variety of angles that set the pace to be sharp and fast. During their running, there will be flashbacks in forms of memories that the protagonist has. They feature a second character - the foil (a character whose personality clashes with the protagonist's) - who is in a dimly lit room with the protagonist.  Continuously, flashes of their last conversation will resurface in between clips of the protagonist, who is running away from this setting and towards something else. The memories will feature a tense conversation

  Coursework: Preliminary Exercise 2023 1) I plan to make a short chase scene involving two characters. One character will represent "good" and will be running from the second character, who represents "evil". They will both be in a dystopian world, in which they are under a lot of constraint from the government. The evil character will be chasing the first character because they have been instructed to do so. However, in reality, the second character is a pawn in the form of this world and does not understand why the first is rebelling against the totalitarian society.  There will be a variety of camera shots and angles such as medium shots and low/high shots to represent the tension and suspense in the scene. Both characters will be teenagers who are trapped in this society so that it can relate more to children who watch it. Additionally, using young people will be more appropriate for a family audience. The setting will be a pathway that is covered in trees, whi