Eleanor N - A level Media blog

1.        Explain how meanings are established through intertextuality. Refer to source A in your answer [10] Magazines typically use intertextuality to convey their meanings to the audience, because the reader will more likely be interested in it if its something they are culturally aware if, or make the front cover relatable to another so it also reflects their values, and add deeper meanings into the text. The Big Issue is a good example of a magazine that frequently uses intertextuality in its front covers each edition. They need to make it relevant, interesting and attractive in order to appeal to its ABC1 audience demographic, which is sold by street vendors,   who are typically homeless people. This automatically gives the magazine a better reason to buy it, as 50% of its value goes to the vendors. Because the average big issue reader Is likely to be well educated, interested in politics and high culture, as well as wanting to make a differ...

Discuss the representations/use of media language in sources A and B using a named theory WITH ANALYSIS [10] Anlaysis section: Source A Source B Source A constructs a mocking and selfish representation of Meghan and Harry mostly through the use of language in the splash and titles. The use of words such as "orf you go" and "her maj" is incorrect and informal language which can be seen as making fun of Harry and Meghan as well as constructing a 'don't care' tone for the paper. The way the Sun has shortened words such as 'maj' offers a rude and would appeal to a more younger adult audience who use that type of language. As well as this, the image used has a big contrast to the way they talk about them by using a happy and positive picture with negative and mocking text. This could imply that they don't want to receive negative backlash so they have added a 'nice' picture to distract this. Bel Hooks' theory of the repres...

Media Language: A street setting A young man, sitting outside a doorway Dressed in a tracksuit Wide shot- showing the scenario and his action in a clear view Dark lighting- opposite of heaven and light. Connotations and meanings: The street setting in London has everyday scenes with real people in it. This scene has an emphasis that its a tough environment, meaning that Sande grew up in a negative place but found her positivity from heaven (church/flowers/clouds scenes) and her music. The camera shot (wide angle) shows in a clear view the young man and where he is sat, which could mean that he is hopeless and maybe tired of life, making us feel sympathy for him. This might make sande's brand image seem she is independent but strong, as she has overcame obstacles in her way to get where she is now. Media language: street/bridge environment- seems harsh/troubled Man wondering around  Dark lighting again- dark place,dark mind Graffiti on walls- b...

   Media Language - With language, always consider the following: 1)Which modes are used in media texts? i.e print, moving image, words 2)Which tools are used within each mode? i.e camera angles, font, colour 3)What meanings and effects do they convey? i.e the connotations of the media language Camera Angles: High Angle - makes object seem small, insignificant or vulnerable Low Angle - makes the object seem powerful, threatening or dominant Birds Eye View -an unnatural angle which can make objects seem strange, also places the audience in a god like position, looking down on action. Canted Angle - an off killer shot which often suggests confusion, disorientation or drunkenness/ sleepiness Eye Level - neutral shot, gives the impression that we are watching action unfold. Mise-en-Scene (MES) - whats in the frame; broken into different categories: 1) Positioning and body language 2)Lighting 3)Hair, makeup and costume 4)setting and props    ...