Coursework research and planning💕

 Research: horror film websites

Visit the Come Play horror movie website.

1) How do you know that the film is from the horror genre?

The website clearly hints that this movie is from the horror genre we can see this through the typography and font. "Come Play" is written in a very spine-chilling way. In the middle of the "o" and "a" there is a red dot which could connote eyes watching out which gives off a creepy vibe. The colour red also connotes death or blood. 

2) How does the website make the audience want to watch the film?

The website includes a film trailer which includes very eye-catching , interesting details which could pull you in to watch more and leave you hanging and to be intrigued with what happens next 

3) Scroll down to see the whole homepage. What other content does the website offer?

The website offers social media links and very intriguing photographs, for example photos of the cast crews jaws dropped or looking scared or concerned which would make the consumers fascinated with the outcome of the film. It also includes a trailer and section labelled "About the film" which contains a short insight / description about the storyline of the film. It also includes the real names of the cast and the character names of the cast.

Next, visit the Mothers Of Monsters horror movie website.

1) What font/typography and colour is used for the title of the film?

The font used for the title of this film is sans serif in capital letters. The colour red once again connotes death and blood which portrays that is a horror movie 

2) Scroll down to see the whole homepage. How is the film described in the 'About' section?

In the 'about' section , the film is described as "A found footage psychological thriller & real-life horror"

3) Keep scrolling down. What other content does the website offer?

the website also offers the cast and crew, an interview and a page titled 'who we are"

Finally, visit this website for horror movie The Invisible Man. 

1) What is the main image on The Invisible Man film poster (on the left of the website homepage)?

The image is of a woman at the corner of the poster looking behind her. The poster is also mostly empty/ black.

2) What is the tagline for the film? (Clue: it starts 'What You Can't See…')

what you can't see can hurt you

3) How is the story of The Invisible Man described on the site?

It's described as "a terrifying modern tale of obsession inspired by Universal's classic monster character". The story is described to make the audience feel sympathetic for the female lead.

The Times: Representation and Industry notes💕

 Representation

1) What representation of private schools can be found on the main front page story of the Times

"Fee-paying schools 'save the tax payer £20 billion'"Views education as important and represents fee paying schools in a positive light. More elitist.

2) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the story at the top of the front page 'Calls for criminal enquiry as top ministers deny security leak?

Story about potentially criminal government leak is angled to defend the government and contains multiple denials of any wrongdoing. This supports the government and creates a representation of the Conservative Party as being law-abiding and open to scrutiny. This reinforces the fact that the Times usually supports the Conservative Party in British politics.

3) How are the Royal Family represented in the Times? (See front page 'Fitting tribute' - Duchess of Cambridge picture and the inside page 'Royal Anzac Day on both sides of the world'). 

Focus on the future King of England and his wife/family and role in international diplomacy (similar to The Mirror but more positive, less gossip).

4) How does the coverage of the Royal Family in the Times contrast with the reporting of the same events in the Daily Mirror?

Focus on future King of England and his wife/family and role in international diplomacy (similar to The Mirror but more positive, less gossip).

5) How are British people and Muslims represented in the article and sidebar 'Sri Lanka tourists warned of more terror'?

Easter Sunday bombings: threat of Islamist extremism in Sri Lanka and infiltrating Britain: ‘Extremist preacher encouraged students…’ Fear of minority religions and ethnic groups. 

Sri Lanka tourists: warning British tourists about foreign terror attacks. More of a Right-Wing viewpoint and suggests readers have money for exotic holidays. Also a more right-wing negative view of minorities as ‘other’ and potential threat.

Industries

1) Who owns the Times? Write the name of the company AND the billionaire who owns the company.

The Times is owned by News UK and is mostly owned by Rupert Murdoch, an Australian media mogul with many business interests worldwide such as the Fox network in the USA.  

2) What was the The Times's circulation in 2019? How many papers did the Times used to sell back in the 1990s?

The Times circulation in 2019 was 376,000, down 12% in a year and much lower than the high point of over 800,000 in the 1990s.

3) How has the Times reacted to the decline in print sales and the growth of the internet?

Moved towards a multi-platform landscape. This means that it publishes and synchronises across its print, desktop and mobile platforms. Created a social media strategy in collaboration with the digital team to drive growth of their Twitter and Facebook profiles. 

4) What does IPSO stand for and what is IPSO's job?

Independent Press Standards Organisation. They regulate 1500 print and 1100 online titles, help with unwanted press attention, advise publication editors and provide information to the public.

5) Why do some people want stronger regulation of British newspapers? 

Some people argue that the newspaper industry cannot be trusted to regulate itself using IPSO and that stronger, statutory regulation should be introduced instead. This would also implement the recommendations of the Leveson Inquiry which followed the phone-hacking scandal.

Newspapers: The Times - Language and Audience💕

 Audience

1) What is the main readership demographic for The Times newspaper? 

37% = 65+

83% = 35+

ABC1 Social Class

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?

On the Times there are a lot less images and mainly stories and news articles. The articles mainly contain hard news such as politics and the royal family. Therefore, this suggests the newspaper targets mainly educated people because they understand these issues and generally read them more.

3) Times readers are mostly over 55 years old. Why is this and how is this reflected by the new stories and kickers in the CSP pages we have studied?  

Most of the times consumers are over 55 years old because the older generation are used to doing things the old fashioned way and not having technology and the media to tell them news.Generally the older generation understand tax and economy more comfortably which reflect the news articles. 

4) What is the main audience pleasure offered by the Times? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory.

Surveillance is offered by the Times because it informs readers of the economy, government and royal family.

5) Why might a reader enjoy this CSP edition of the Times? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory categories and write as detailed an analysis as you can.

Readers may enjoy this CSP edition of the Times because it contains a lot of hard news about the royal family, who are real celebrities and may be inspirations to others. In addition , they might read this CSP edition of the times because its content is aimed at conservative supporter.

Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition (26 April 2019) and why does it appeal to Times readers?

The main story on the front cover is 'Fee-paying schools save the taxpayer £20 million'. This appeals to Times readers because the audience of the Times are mainly higher class, so they are more likely to send their children to a good private school which could cost more than a public school. Accordingly , this article helps many parents to save money but still give their child a worthy education.

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?

Hard news - "Calls for criminal...':

Entertainment - "Know your Thor from your Iron Man - Marvel beginners guide"

Relaxation - Sleep well-...'

3) What are the main stories on the inside pages of the Times CSP edition and how are they constructed to appeal to Times readers? 

Awareness and knowledge - Sr-Lanka tourist...':

Hard news and Conservative valves - 'How death of grandmother put fear on Henry VII'

4) Which of Galtung and Ruge's News Values apply to the Times's front page stories? Write about both the main story on private schools and the government leak enquiry. 

Personalisation because many parents have children who attend private schools.

Elite Nations because the government helps control the country.

Familiarity because private schools are very popular in Britain as people here tend to be more wealthy and prestige 

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?

A close analysis suggests the Times's political beliefs are: conservative, bias and of higher/upper class.