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Friday 13th September 2024
What is representation?
L/o: To explore the concept of Representation & Stereotypes
Representation - is what the media choose to be shown of something
Stereotypes - is a generalised representation of a person, place or thing
Spider-man is a positive representation of a teenager because he is 15 and he is saving people and people want to be just like him
Lamine Yamal is a positive representation of a teenager because he is a successful football player who has put the effort in and people want to be like him and he proves even being young you can still be successful as long as you put the effort in.
Friday, 20th September 2024
Do Now!
1. Representation is what the media choose to show to give a specific view or impression
2. Whether it is positive or negative
3. a stereotype is something someone thinks of you baste on something you cant change such as gender or skin colour
4. There are 2 exams in media
5. Media Audiences
Stereotypes
Teenager - Moody, messy, sleeps a lot
Football player - muscular, fast, quick reflexes
Grandmother - always has sweets, old, moves slowly
In the trailer the stereotypes of a british school and british teenagers being moody and obnoxious are reinforced, however this videos challenges the stereotype that students hate there teachers.
in the next trailer there is the stereotypes being reinforced by girls having lots of makeup people in trollies and being loud
Representations in magazines
L/o to explore the representations found in magazines
Main image – all over the magazine – the image of the magazine
Cover lines - A line of text on the front cover of a magazine, around the main image- describing and promoting the content
Main cover line – its normally the largest cover line promoting the biggest feature in the magazine
Puff - A sticker on the magazine which promotes an item or has the price of an item shown in the magazine
Colour palette - Colour on the magazine based on who the aimed audience is such as a beauty magazine would have pink and purple colour pallet
Direct address - The model is looking directly at the audience/camera
Star vehicle -
Friday 27th September 2024
Do Now
1. masthead is the title of the magazine
2. Cover lines
3. puff is a sticker on the magazine which promotes an item or has the price of an item shown in the magazine
4. is it positive or negative
5. stereotypes
Representations in magazines
Cover 1 - Casual, Normal, Sweet
Cover 2 - Rockstar, Powerful, Celebrity
Cover 3 - Wealthy, Sophisticated, Happy
Differences:
colour palette - one is pink and purple the other is black and blue
star vehicle - one is a female and one is a male
audiences - they are both targeting different audiences
men are represented as liking football because of the cover lines
he is well dressed in a suit
the cover lines suggest that men like shoes and watches
dark colour palette conote that gentlemen are sophisticated
me are interested in fashion
women have been represented as wanting to look a certain way
light colour palette to show stereotypes
likes fashion and men
Friday, 4th October 2024
Representation Task
Do Now!
1. Biggest writing on the magazine, at the top, Different colour, over the main image
2. the picture is looking at you, or using you or we in texts
3. Puff
4. black and blue
5. When a person is treated as an object instead of a person
Friday 11th October 2024
How do you compare representations
Do now
1 - Stereotypes
2 - The process of treating a person like a sex object
3 - Inside of game of thrones
4 - Pink
5 - Moody, Messy, always sleeping
25 mark question
- mark per minute
- take 25 minutes
- take 5 minutes for planning
- list the similarities and differences
- use my list to make my judgement
- use my 25 mark structure to write my essay
- make sure to include my judgment
- Use DEL to help structure you ideas:
- DESCRIBE - the technique/Representation/element used
- EXPLAIN - The connotations/Meanings constructed, support with specific evidence
- LINK - To the overall context/Meaning/question
- in the GQ cover, men are represented as older and sophisticated. The tuxedo has connotations of wealth and elegance and the use of David Beckham as a star vehicle suggests an older audience.
- This is different in the cosmo cover....
they have a male vehicle on a female based/ aimed magazine, therefore challenging the stereotype that men cant model for a female aimed magazine
In the GQ magazine the females are being sexualised and being shown as a power figure and scary and dangerous, the low camera angle also defends the look of power
Tom Daley is a gay man and the clothing he is wearing is very stereotypical for someone who is gay
Similarities
- both being sexualised by both showing a bit of skin
- both targeting a certain audience based on stereotypes
- both have a different gender star vehicle to there depicted audience both challenging stereotypes
differences
- The star vehicle is different, on cosmo it is a gay man and on GQ it is a women
- the colour pattern is different based on there desired audience, still very stereotypical, Tom Daley is wearing pink for a women audience
- Rihanna is being overly sexualised by wearing nothing and the pose she is in
In the GQ cover women are represented as very powerful and dangerous as Rihanna is depicted as Medusa who turns people to stone at the look of them, she is also being very sexualised by the pose she is in the how much skin is being showed. The low angle camera angle and the snake that is wrapped around her body also Follows my idea that that women are being presented as strong and powerful and having know fear.
Friday 8th November 2024
INDUSTRY RESEARCH
L.o: To research companies linked to set products
Circulation - the total number of copies of a magazine that are distributed during a specific period of time
Advertising Revenue - the income earned from placing advertisement in magazines to reach targeted audiences
Subscription price - customers pay a recurring fee to access a magazine
Multi-platform - a strategic approach for media companies to distribute content across multiple platforms to reach a larger audience
readership - an estimate of the number of people who read a publication,
ideology - the set of values and beliefs that are embedded in the content and that influence how audiences interpret the media
brand identity - the image that the magazine presents to its audience
brand identity - the image that the magazine presents to its audience
target audience - a specific group of people that a magazine or other media is aimed at
GQ
GQ was first launched in 1957 under the name Gentlemen's Quarterly, created by clothing publisher Ralph Ginzburg in collaboration with Johan H. Baehr. Originally focused on men’s fashion and lifestyle, the magazine aimed to cater to a discerning, upscale audience. However, it wasn’t until 1967, under new ownership and editorial leadership, that the publication was rebranded as GQ a move that solidified its position as the preeminent authority on men's fashion, culture, and lifestyle. Produced by Condé Nast, GQ has evolved into a dynamic multi-platform brand that extends far beyond its roots as a print magazine. Over the years, the publication has adapted to the ever-changing media landscape, expanding its presence across digital platforms including websites, social media podcasts, and mobile apps. Its ability to stay relevant and innovative has kept it at the forefront of men's media. GQ maintains a monthly print readership of 212,000, with an average circulation per issue in the UK of 89,072. The magazine's target audience consists primarily of affluent men aged 20 to 44(ABC1), often from upper-middle to upper-class backgrounds, who are interested in fashion, culture, grooming, and lifestyle. Today, GQ stands as a global authority, blending style with substance, and offering expert advice on everything from men's fashion to current events, fitness, and entertainment.
Vogue
Vogue was first launched on December 17, 1892, by Arthur Baldwin Turnure in New York City. Initially conceived as a society magazine catering to New York's elite, it focused on social events and cultural trends. However, Vogue’s transformation into the global fashion powerhouse we know today began in 1909, when media mogul Condé Nast acquired the publication. Under his leadership, Vogue transitioned to a monthly format and shifted its focus to high fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, solidifying its place as a leading voice in the fashion world.With Condé Nast at the helm, Vogue set the standard for modern magazine publishing, influencing trends, culture, and style globally. Vogues target audience is primarily is fashion and style conscious females who are educated, sophisticated and wealthy.
Friday, 15th November 2024
Raheem Sterling GQ
L/o - To explore the content a layout design for GQ magazine
Do now!
1. Conde Nast
2. ABC1
3. 20 - 44
4. masthead
according to feminist theory, GQ has a history of objectifying women in its magazine, which promote a chauvinist attitude towards women.
Beginning in the 1990s, the magazine pivoted from a near strict pattern of men only on the cover to introducing including some female actors, models, and music artists on the cover.
While the men on the covers remained clothed, the photographs of women were mostly shot less than fully clothed.
GQ targets its audience through the use of celebrities such as clothed men and nearly nude women celebrities
Cover analysis - media
typography is about the text and the font of the text0
the sans serif fonts used in the cover lines suggest they are modern and up to date but other cover lines have a self writing font. The colour palette on my magazine is turquoise, black, white and brown which i find boring but to the target audience of 20 - 44 year old men they might. thing its very sophisticated and posh and wealthy. The layout of the text is in a Z read from left to right to left to right again and always end on the bottom right of the magazine. In my tom holland magazine the Anchorage Text is ' Friendly neighbourhood... movie star ' is linking to the fact tom holland is the actor of spider man and the other text ' Tom Holland suits up ' is a link to fashion as well as him being spider man.
Friday, 22nd November, 2024
Do Now
1. anchorage is words that accompany an image
2. typography is about the text and the font of the text
3. Cover Lines
4. Sans Serif
5. mid close up shot
Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling was born on December 8, 1994, in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to London with his mother when he was 5 years old, following the tragic death of his father. Sterling's big break came when he joined Liverpool's youth academy in 2010. He made his senior debut for Liverpool in 2012 at the age of 17, In July 2015, Sterling made a high-profile move from Liverpool to Manchester City for a reported £49 million, making him one of the most expensive English players at the time. Sterling made his debut for the England national team in 2012. By 2019, he had become one of England's most influential players, playing a vital role in their run to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Raheem Sterling was not only recognised for his footballing abilities but also for his outspoken stance on social issues, including racism in football. he was awarded the Player of the Year by the Football Writers' Association in recognition of his exceptional performances for Manchester City.
Raheem Sterling represents the fight against racism in football not only through his personal experiences and outspoken activism but also by using his platform to demand systemic change, challenge media biases, and support fellow players facing racial discrimination. His courage in confronting racism head-on has helped to bring much-needed attention to the issue and inspire other players and fans to engage in the conversation about racism in football. Raheem Sterling's appearance in GQ during this period was a reflection of his evolving role as an influential figure, not just in football but also in the wider conversation about race and equality. His efforts to challenge racism in the sport and his criticism of the media’s portrayal of Black players were central to why he was featured in such a prominent and respected magazine. The feature allowed him to continue his advocacy and inspire others to join the fight against racism.
Friday, 29th November 2024
Do Now!
1. he is a football player
2. text font
3. racism
4. Serif
5. Anchorage
Image;
Low angle, connotes the power of him looking down on us like a god
long shot connotes the low angle and the power by being able to see his whole stance and it shows his importance and strength
The Black wings connotes racism and him overpowering it
The head tilt suggests confidence and swagger
The lack of shirt = very masculine with muscles,
fights the stereotype of women being angle
Image
In this Raheem Sterling Magazine They are using a long shot to show his stance of power and confidence, they also use a low angle shot to show his strength and him looking down on us like he has the power of a god. This shows how powerful he is in the fight of racism in football and how much he is influencing and helping in the fight. The lack of shirt and the tattoos and the jewellery stereotypes the masculinity.
Lexis
The Word Guardian angel being the main text ( main cover line ) connotes to him being the face of the fight of racism in football, and Having His name in bold shows his importance weather people knows who he is or not.
Assessment improvement Friday,13th December 2024
Do Now
1. Cover lines allows the audience to see what sort of content will be inside the magazine.
2. the purpose of a magazine cover is to get the attention of the reader/buyer
3. Racism in football
4. At the bottom of the subject looking up
5. A convention is the way in which something is done
Non - Verbal codes - mise en scene
written codes - Anything written
Gesture codes - body language
By using a low angle long shot you can see the The gesture code of the main images which shows Raheem Sterling in a confident stance, which connotes power and status, with a large of black wings, which connotes him being sort of angelic like a ' Guardian Angel ' as it says on the main cover line He looks serious and directly addresses the audience.
LANGUAGE
Another way GQ’s Front cover communicates meaning is through its language use on the cover lines. This is seen when they use 'guardian angel' as their big main cover lines which is clearly talking about Raheem sterling as being a guardian angel and it links back to what I said earlier about the black wings connoting that Raheem sterling is angelic as he is protecting people and is being this main influence against racism not just in football. However, the fight against racism is not the only meaning the front cover communicates through language. Through the use of the other cover lines, they are still incorporating there main meaning in all their magazines on how to be a gentleman and sophisticated. They do this by using the cover line ' how to wear a broken suit ' and ' why its finally OK to own a belt bag '. This shows that GQ are still trying to incorporate the the meaning of how to be a gentleman and sophisticated and they do this because to be a gentleman you couldn't wear a broken suit which is a suit with multiple colours, however as society has gone on that has changed and GQ are saying its finally okay for someone who is a sophisticated gentleman to now mix colours in suits.
Friday 20th December 2024
Do Now!
1. Suggest
2. angelic
3. sophisticated MEN
4.
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