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1) What were the first videogames like?  it was entertaining  and experimental 2) How have videogames changed over time? the transition from physical cartridges to digital distribution, the rise of mobile gaming, the introduction of motion controls, and the shift to ongoing revenue models like free-to-play 3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames? engaging having the experience to be a game player  4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? Videogames have faced extensive criticism since their inception, ranging from concerns regarding player health to debates about their impact on society and culture. The criticisms generally fall into several key areas, including content, health, societal effects, and industry practices 1) At the time of the article, how many Fortnite players were there worldwide? (Bonus question - how many are t...

  Audience 1) What are the main audience demographics for The Times newspaper? Add as much detail as you can.     mature, affluent, and professional audience, with over half its readership aged 55+ and primarily from the ABC1 social demographic 2) What aspects of the front page of the Times CSP edition suggest that their readers are likely to be more educated and interested in hard news rather than entertainment? educated, ABC1 demographic through its, formal, authoritative tone, traditional, understated, design, and focus on, in-depth political/hard news over sensationalism 3) Times readers are mostly over 55 years old. Why is this and how is this reflected  or  challenged by the design and news stories in the CSP pages we have studied?   older, affluent, and conservative-leaning readership, with over half of its audience aged 55+ and primarily from ABC social classes .  4) What are the main  audience pleasures  offered by the Times?...

  1) Who is the target audience for Doctor Who? Do you think it has changed since 1963? The target audience for Doctor Who (An Unearthly Child), according to Demographics and Psychographics, would be most likely White British and middle-class (considering the representation in the actual episode consisting only of this), and primarily teenagers (teenagers are stereotypically more likely to enjoy science fiction), although any age from around 10 to 40 and above would also enjoy it 2) What audience pleasures are offered by Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child? Apply Blumler and Katz's Uses and Gratifications theory to the episode. Make sure you provide specific examples from the episode to support your ideas. Personal Identity: Susan could provide a sense of personal identity to teenagers, especially from the 1960s, as she wears and listens to time-appropriate fashion and music. She could also provide this sense to other students, teenage girls specifically, or people who feel that others...

  1) Type up any feedback on your paper  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/Next Steps yourself based on your scores. 2) Use the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock (posted on GC) to read the answers AQA were looking for. First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  ‘ When Lyra says, “So you’re a  kitchen boy then?” the sound of Will putting the plate on the table. 3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. 4) Now look at Q1.4 in the mark scheme - pick out  two  points from the mark scheme that you could have included in your answer. 5) Look at Q2 - the 20-mark essay on representations of age and social and cultural contexts. Pick out  three  po...

  1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? The Times, founded in 1785 as the Daily Universal Register 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? In his first edition, John Walter I explained that “like a well-covered table, it should contain something suited to every palate” including politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and “amusements".   More than 200 years later, these founding principles hold true today 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times ?   In its tone and political neutrality, Walter reserved the right of the newspaper “to censure or applaud either [political party]” and to cover contending issues with respectful “fair argument”. More than 200 years later, these founding principles hold true today. The Times has supported both New Labour and the Conservatives in recent times and supporte...

  Language 1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers? The main story on the front cover of the Times CSP is that the use of the crest in the masthead, the newspaper is associating with political and traditional parties (Conservative Party) and how it tells the advanced level of education. This appeals to the Times reader as it presents their government belief's and values. 2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it?  The presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it because  The Daily Mirror , the presentation of a story differs from other newspaper, particularly right-leaning or broadsheet competitor, through its highly emotional 3)  How is the Times front page designed to reflect  broadsheet  newspaper conventions? The times front page is designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions through it's text-heavy...

1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper?   tend to be easier to read, feature shorter articles and include more photographs. They report on major news, but also include a lot of showbiz gossip, entertainment and sport. They tend to be the better sellers 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? traditionally used to be larger (printed on ‘broad sheets’) although most are the same size as tabloids now. They tend to be more serious, have smaller fonts, more advanced use of language and less photography (although they have included more over the last 20 years to be more popular). They tend to have lower circulation figures than tabloids 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspapers would they be likely to read?   The Labour Party is considered left-wing and the  Daily Mirror  generally supports Labour and left-wing ...

  Audience 1) Who are the potential target audiences for Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's online content? Try and cover both  demographics and psychographics . The target audience for Marcus Rashford's online content includes   football  fans, young people, and those interested in social justice and food poverty, while Kim Kardashian's audience is broader, encompassing fashion and beauty enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and fans of reality TV and celebrity culture. Demographically, Rashford's audience may lean towards younger males and those in the UK, while Kardashian's spans various ages, genders, and locations globally. Psychographic ally, Rashford’s audience values social causes, athletic achievement, and community support, whereas Kardashian's audience seeks inspiration in lif estyle , business, and self-brand building   2) Marcus Rashford’s online presence is partly driven by his excellent use of social media. How does he use social media to engage with hi...

 Language 1) Make two lists - one of website  conventions  used on Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's official website and one of social media conventions found on their Instagram pages.  Logo/brand identity Navigation – menus Central image Multimedia features – e.g. video  Social media links / integration         Logo/brand identity Bio (personal details/information) Profile image Background/banner image Images and video Online engagement/audience interaction 2) How does Marcus Rashford's website and social media promote his brand? Give at least  three  examples of different pages / posts / images from his website or social media.  - rashford supports good causes  -quotes retveet- encouraging audiences  -advertising his new book-self promotion 3) How does Kim Kardashian's website and social media promote her brand? Give at least  three  examples of different pages / posts / images from her brand webs...

  1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch? Youtube- 2005 Twitter-2006 Instagram-2010 2) What is the definition of an influencer? a person who has become well known through regular social media posts and is able to promote a product or service by recommending or using it online 3) Give an example of an influencer and how many followers they have. Try and add some additional information, brand associations or other statistics if you can. Many of the most famous influencers, such as Kim Kardashian (who has 221 million Instagram followers)  4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article? by the end of 2019-$8bn a year end of 2022-$15bn   more than 50 million people, and is the fastest-growing sector for small businesses in the world. 5) What are the problems associated with being an influencer? mental health pressures, constant demands to maintain a flawless public image, financial instability and ethical concern  6) Why is it suggested th...

  1)   Television: Introduction to TV drama 2)  Doctor Who: Language and Representation - catching up with it  3)  Doctor Who: Audience and Industries 4)  His Dark Materials: Language and Representation 5)  His Dark Materials: Audience and Industries 6)  Industry contexts: the BBC and public service broadcasting  

For my coursework I plan to produce a two-page spread and a front cover for a makeup magazine . The article will analyse a well-known figure's style evolution, focusing on the key points of what makeup is and how and how it doesn't affect women's including young teenage girls to reveal their appearance and it feels .     The first page will feature a high-quality photograph of the celebrity in a recent , iconic makeup . The accompanying text will provide a brief introduction and an overview of the person’s makeup journe y. 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 celebrity's current style. I'll include a series of smaller photos, each highlighting a different makeup product (brands) such as NYX and Elf Cosmetics. The text will offer insights into the brands they favour and ill add some quotes from the makeup experts or th...

  1) Type up your feedback: see q's a. What Mark and Grade did you get? 2/42 b. What targets were you given for the longer written questions? start with some simple ideas such as colour connotations  2) Look at the  mark scheme for this assessment . For Question 2 (12 mark unseen) use the indicative content in the mark scheme to identify  three  points that you could have referred to in your answer. Excellent knowledge and understanding of contexts and their influence on media products and processes, demonstrated by consistently effective explanation of how magazine covers reflect the social and cultural contexts in which they were created. • Consistently appropriate and effective reference to Tatler magazine cover. • Specialist terminology is used appropriately and effectively 3) For Question 3 (Galaxy - narrative features) use the mark scheme to write down the main  narrative theories  and how we can link them to the Galaxy advert CSP.  Good ana...

  I plan to produce a two-page spread for a magazine focusing on a celebrity's recent fashion choices and the affects of teenagers wearing make up. The article will analyse how wearing makeup is bad for your skin and how expensive items can be.  The first page will feature a large, high-quality photograph of the celebrity in a recent, iconic makeup. The accompanying text will provide a brief introduction and an overview of the celebrity's fashion 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 celebrity's current style. I'll include a series of smaller photos, each highlighting different types of makeup  or accessory, such as  foundation and The text will offer insights into the designer brands they favour, and I'll add some quotes from fashion experts or the celebrity themselves to make the content more engaging. The page will end with a ...