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 368 words  In my statement of intent of " behind the seems"   my plan is to produce a front cover and two-page spread and  to empower and inspire our readers by celebrating the art of beauty and style. my mission is to move beyond showcasing the latest trends and instead cultivate a meaningful conversation about self-expression, identity, and creativity. I aim to be a definitive source of inspiration, offering readers meticulously curated content that is both visually stunning and intellectually engaging but also can affect your skin. The first page will feature a large, high quality photograph of the person in a recent, iconic outfits and makeup.  The accompanying text will provide a brief introduction and an overview of the persons journey. I'll use a clean, modern font for the headlines and body text to give the spread a sophisticated feel.  My magazine targets a sophisticated, diverse, and conscious audience that views fashion and makeup as powerful to...

  1) Write a 100 word statement of intent explaining what you are going to make for your preliminary exercise. I plan to produce a two-page spread for a magazine focusing on a "celebrity's" recent fashion choices and the affect of makeup on teenagers. The article will analyse a figure's style evolution, from their early appearances to their current, after using makeup and how it changes your skin. also how peoples outfits make u want to buy the clothes when u shouldn't or don't have the money and how makeup makes u look and feel but is very bad for your skin  The first page will feature a large, high-quality photograph of the person in a recent, iconic outfit and makeup. The accompanying text will provide a brief introduction and an overview of the persons journey. I'll use a clean, modern font for the headlines and body text to give the spread a sophisticated feel. The second page will break down specific elements of the persons background and why she sta...

1) Type up any feedback from your teacher in full (you do not need to write the mark/grade if you do not wish to). www- a strong exam with clear potential to go even higher with a few improvements to exam techniques ebi- focus on clip in 1.2 and 1.3 2) Look at the mark scheme document linked above. Question 1.1 asks about mise-en-scene. What do we use to remember mise-en-scene? Give one example answer from the clip too - you'll find example answers in the mark scheme. CLAMPS  costume  Will’s costume – makes him look like he is from our world 3) Question 1.2 asks about narrative features in the extract. Look at the mark scheme to pick out  three  possible answers for this question.  Excellent analysis of the product that is detailed and critically engages with the nuanced aspects of how media language is used. • Focus on how narrative features communicate meanings is thorough and effective. • Consistent appropriate and effective use of subject terminology through...

  1) Look at the  Tatler Media Pack . Go to  page 2 : how does the editor introduce the magazine? the editor produces the magazine by explaining what tatler is and what they love and like and the positive things about tatler. 2) Now go to  page 4  of the Media Pack. Focus on the print magazine ( NOT  tatler.com - the website). List the key demographic details: age, gender %, ABC1 % (social class), HHI (Household Income), % of those living in London and the South East. What do these demographic details suggest about the average Tatler reader? TATLER                                  Circulation 80,035             Readership 163,000 Average HHI £261,572 Female 73% ABC1 83% AB 51% Average Age 41 London/SE 70% suggests that the tatler reader is mainly females aged 41 upper middle class and upper working class 3) Look at  page 6 . What do T...

  Language and close-textual analysis 1) Write an analysis of the episode - using  your 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, editing, diegetic/non-diegetic sound, mise-en-scene etc.) You can currently  watch His Dark Materials on BBC iPlayer here . Camerawork, editing and sound: epic music, low shots on mrs cutler Mise-en-scene: different costumes for different world Narrative and genre: fantasy and steampunk You can  access our notes from the close-textual analysis in a previous class here  - you'll need your Greenford Google login to open this. 2) How does His Dark Materials fit the conventions of the  fantasy TV genre ? talking animals and torn up sky 3)  Applying Propp's character theory, what  character roles  do some of the main characters in His Dark Materials fit into?  mrs coulter - villain, lyr...

  1) Look at the  Heat Media Pack . Go to  page 2 : the Heat mission. Write  three  things that Heat offers its readers under 'print'. Audiences are always in the know .Give them conversation starters .Show off about to their mates down at the pub 2) Now go to  page 3  of the Media Pack - celebrity focus. What does the page say that Heat offers readers? Heat offers readers life hacks to be like celebrities.  3) Now look at  page 4  of the Heat Media Pack. What other content does Heat magazine offer its readers aside from celebrity news? They talk about the best movies or shows to watch. 4) Look at  page 5 . What is Heat magazine's audience profile? Write all the key details of their audience here.  Female/Male-90%/10% Average age- 37 Age profile- 52% aged 15/34 Media language 1) How are the cover lines written to make the audience want to buy the magazine? They put the best topics on the cover lines to persuade people to but th...