Roop's Media A Level blog Y13

  TASK 11: RISK ASSESSMENT

TASK 10: TYPICAL SYNOPSIS :  COVER 1 Magazine Current Affairs Genre Current Affairs  Analysis   This front cover is from the magazine 'Current Affairs.' The first article discusses 'tacky wall street art', with the rise and normalisation of street art comes criticism as featured in this magazine. The second article is about 'questionable writing tips', this explores the credibility of new writing styles. The third article analyses the flaws and components of the police of Uzbekistan. The fourth article features a controversial title 'Multiculturalism rots brains' and discusses alternative viewpoints of the introduction of multiculturalism.  COVER 2 Magazine Wired  Genre Current Affairs  Analysis   This front cover is from the magazine 'Wired.' The first article is a feature of young activist Greta Thunberg, and how she became the 'voice of the planet.' The second article is about the company Google giving business assistance in restarting

TASK 9: AUDIENCE EXPECTATIONS For this task, I conducted an online interview, taking voice recordings of 4 people's answers. I asked the question 'what would you want or expect to see in a current affairs magazine aimed at young adults?' Below is a youtube link to the answers I received. How can I apply this to my magazine? These answers have reinforced my plan to create the following segments: 1) Mental health -  Advice, stories of development and healthy coping mechanisms 2) The environment, sustainability & ethical issues - This covers fashion, animals and workers conditions, and how you can help 3) Feature articles based around the views and opinions of teenagers , these will change per issue - e.g. issue 1 is about teenagers and the pandemic, issue 2 is about POC teenagers 4) Politics - Somewhat in-depth current political issues, providing readers a brief comprehension of events such as Brexit, capitalism and socialist movements  5) Lifestyle - A segment titled

TASK 8: AUDIENCE ANALYSIS To aid my research into the demographics and psychographics, I asked two typical Twentyfour audience members (An 18 & 19 year old, socially conscious male and female) some general questions. However these are commonly 'dig a little deeper questions', meaning they elaborate without question. For example the first member, when asked about her lifestyle she also revealed she is a small, up and coming artist. These answers provide me with general insight on the content that should be included in my magazine. With these answers and further general research into the issues of teenagers, I have compiled a list of what I will include in my magazine. 1) Mental health - Advice, stories of development and healthy coping mechanisms 2) The environment, sustainability & ethical issues - This covers fashion, animals and workers conditions, and how you can help 3) Feature articles based around the views and opinions of teenagers, these will change per issue -