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Introduction to Newspapers

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? sensational crime stories, gossip columns, celebrity culture, and sports stars 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? Emphasis on important global/national news, political, economic, social and cultural issues. 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? They would most likely support Labour and would read The Daily Mirror 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read? They would support The Conservatives and would read The Times 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 25 years? A shift to consuming news online, intensified by smartphones, has disrupted traditional news outlets like print media. 6) Why is a free press important in a democrac...

December mock exam: Learner Response

  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/EBI yourself based on your scores. WWW: a fair attempt from you-good use of timing to respond to each question, especially all 20-mar4k questions. you demonstrated good knowledge of the OSP CSP'S here. EBI: we need to ensure you are addressing the statements for the 20-mark questions E.G Q5 you do not reference any CSP to support your argument. 2) Use  the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock to read the answers AQA were looking for . First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  Non-diegetic sound is a sound that only the audience can hear E.G background music 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 fro...

OSP: Audience and Industries blog tasks

  Audience 1) Who are the potential target audiences for Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's online content? Try and cover both  demographics and psychographics . Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian attract distinct audiences shaped by their careers. Rashford’s followers are primarily young adults and families, especially in the UK, who are passionate about football and social causes like child poverty. His content appeals to sports fans, activists, and those who admire his philanthropy. In contrast, Kardashian’s audience, mostly young women aged 18-34, is global and focused on beauty, fashion, and celebrity culture. She resonates with those inspired by her lifestyle, business ventures, and trends. Both attract social media-savvy users, but Rashford’s content connects with socially-conscious individuals, while Kardashian’s appeals to aspirational followers seeking glamour and entrepreneurship. 2) Marcus Rashford’s online presence is partly driven by his excellent use of social...